The Waitomo District is located in the south-western part of the Waikato region and is known for adventure and natural beauty – both above and below the ground.
Opportunities
The Waitomo District enjoys rich soil and a temperate climate, resulting in fast-growing pastures. The largest agricultural industry is sheep and beef farming, which is supported by a local meat works industry, livestock transport companies, and wool buyers.
Local businesses in Waitomo include award-winning cafes and restaurants, tourism and accommodation, and rural servicing and construction.
The Waitomo District is ideal for those seeking adventure and natural beauty, with a labyrinth of world-renowned limestone caves, underground galleries and grottos. The limestone is also mined from various quarries in the Waitomo District and transported across New Zealand.
Infrastructure
The Waitomo District is one hour away from Hamilton Airport [HLZ]. The Waitomo District Council released a 10-year plan for 2021-2031, outlining that the number of dwellings in the Waitomo Rural Ward is projected to increase. More information can be found in the Waitomo District Council 10 Year Plan 2021-2031.
Investment Opportunities
Like all districts in the Waikato region, Waitomo is committed to dedicated sustainable growth, and potential development and investment opportunities.
Waitomo District Business Support Services
Local Insights
The Waikato Wellbeing Project shares wellbeing knowledge for each district in the Waikato region. Visit the Waitomo District page for data that includes the Community Compass Report from Dot Loves Data which provides a quarterly snapshot of key socio economic indicators, and the Community Insights Explorer Tool which provides local social and demographic data to support local decision making.
Te Waka's district level reports of the Waikato Business Sentiment Survey give insight on the unique strengths and challenges for each district in the region.
Waitomo District Council
The Waitomo District Council is comprised of 7 councillors, one of which is the Mayor. For more information, their website.
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in investing in the Waitomo District please contact us via our button below, or via our contact page.
Related content
-
Tiaki in Waitomo shines a light on regenerative tourism in iconic destination
A new initiative, ‘Tiaki in Waitomo’, has been launched by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism to shine a light on the ability of tourism to make a meaningful and positive contribution to the environment, community wellbeing and cultural storytelling, as well as the economy.
-
Waitomo cavers turn to tree planting
But for a group of cave guides their attention has turned to an environmental initiative above ground in the face of the sudden tourism downturn.
-
.jpg?sfvrsn=e2353314_1&mode=crop&width=770&height=462&format=jpeg&quality=85 "Good Morning World - Waitomo Adventures (landscape)")
Waikato showcased in Tourism NZ global campaign
Abseiling into one of New Zealand’s deepest caves, visiting our world-famous movie set and experiencing our magical glowworms are just some of ‘The Mighty Waikato’ attractions featuring in Tourism New Zealand’s new global campaign.
-
Cave man living the dream
Angus Stubbs is the closest thing New Zealand has to a caveman.
No events found.