Rotokauri

Rotokauri is a semi-rural suburb split between western Hamilton and Waikato District in New Zealand. It is one of the future urban zones of Hamilton, along with Peacocke. The northeastern parts of Rotokauri, within Hamilton, are sometimes called Burbush and Baverstock. Part of Rotokauri was taken into Hamilton with the 10th city extension in November 1989. Until then it had been in the Waipa County Council area.

Rotokauri
Rotokauri, Hamilton
CountryNew Zealand
CityHamilton, New Zealand
Electoral ward
  • West Ward (Hamilton)
  • Newcastle Ward (Waikato District)
Area
  Land2,274 ha (5,619 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total2,130
Te Kowhai Horotiu Pukete
Rotokauri
Te Rapa
Whatawhata Grandview Heights Nawton

The outskirts of Rotokauri have an impressive orchid farm, all under glass, exporting blooms across the world, and providing ample local employment.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "kauri tree lake" for Rotokauri. Prior to the 1863 invasion of the Waikato the area was occupied by Ngāti Koura, Ngāti Ruru and Ngāti Ngamurikaitaua, all being Tainui hapū.

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