The third fastest growing urban area in New Zealand, Hamilton, or the “the Tron” as it’s affectionately known, is a city on the rise.
It’s part of the golden triangle along with Auckland and Tauranga, which combined will be home to 53 per cent of the country’s population by 2031.
Hamilton’s population of about 165,000 is youthful and innovative - about half of Hamilton’s residents are under the age of 30. It’s also a culturally diverse city - home to more than 80 ethnicities.
Agriculture and mining play a big part in Hamilton’s economy, with an abundance of jobs in both industries that offer excellent career progression and new challenges. The demand for specialist skills within these sectors, especially in various engineering roles, is set to increase with growth of the area. A broad range of other job opportunities are also on offer, with education and research and development among the biggest providers.
Hamilton City Council is creating a “smart city” where not only can Hamiltonians monitor hold-ups or bus route information via an app, they can also check availability of parking in the CBD. The city is also in the process of creating an open data portal.
