Local Community Information

Thames Coromandel

 

The Thames Coromandel district is a place of outstanding natural beauty with some interesting history.  Offering dynamic landscapes, world class beaches, stunning mountain ranges and is home to native flora and fauna.

The region is administered by the Thames Coromandel District Council.  Their website has a variety of information from animal information, jobs, to rubbish and recycling.

 

There are many schools and early learning centres in the area.

Colville School

Coroglen School

Coromandel Area School

Hikuai School

Hikutaia School

Matatoki School

Mercury Bay Area School

Moanataiari School

Opoutere School

Parawai School

Puriri School

St Francis School

Tairua School

Tapu School

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Harataunga

Te Puru School

Te Rerenga School

Te Wharekura o Manaia

Thames High School

Thames South School

Whangamata Area School

Whenuakite School

 

 

Early Learning Services for the region can be found on the Education Counts website from the New Zealand Government.

 

Sport Waikato has an expansive list of activities and sports available in the region.

 


Hauraki

 

The Hauraki area is in the north of the Waikato, the local council is based in Paeroa and the area extends from the southwest coast of the Firth of Thames to the Bay of Plenty coast. 

The stunning Karangahake Gorge sits in the eastern part of the district and offers spectacular walks for all to enjoy.  The Hauraki Rail Trail combines with the Gorge making it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Hauraki District Council governs the local area broken up into 3 wards – Ngatea, Paeroa, Waihi.  Their website is loaded with information for residents and visitors.

 

The region has many schools providing quality education.

Goldfields School (Paeroa)

Hauraki Plains College (Ngatea)

Kaiaua School

Kaihere School

Karangahake School

Kerepehi School

Kopuarahi School

Miller Avenue School (Paeroa)

Netherton School

Ngatea School

Paeroa Central School

Paeroa Christian School

Paeroa College

St Joseph’s Catholic School (Paeroa)

St Joseph’s Catholic School (Waihi)

Tirohia School

Turua Primary School

Waihi Central School

Waihi College

Waihi East School

Waikino School

Waimata School

Waitakaruru School

 


Early learning centres can be found on the New Zealand Government’s website – Education Counts.

 

Sport Waikato has an expansive list of activities and sports available in the region.

 


Matamata Piako

 

The Matamata Piako district encompasses the southern end of the Hauraki Plains and is bounded by the Kaimai Range.  The Piako and Waihou rivers run through the area which is known for Dairy Farming and Horse Thoroughbred breeding and training.  Major towns in the area are Matamata, Te Aroha and Morrinsville.

The local council’s website has all you need to know on local government services in the region. 

 

The district’s schools cover both private and public education.

David Street School (Morrinsville)

Elstow-Waihou Combined School

Firth School

Hinuera School

Kiwitahi School

Manawaru School

Matamata Christian School

Matamata College

Matamata Intermediate

Matamata Primary School

Morrinsville College

Morrinsville Intermediate

Morrinsville School

Motumahoho School

Springdale School

Stanley Avenue School

St Joseph’s Catholic School (Matamata)

St Joseph’s Catholic School (Morrinsville)

St Joseph’s Catholic School (Te Aroha)

Tahuna School

Tatuanui School

Tauhei Combined School

Te Aroha College

Te Aroha Primary School

Te Kura o Waharoa

Te Poi School

Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha

Wairere School

Walton School

 

Early learning centres can be found on the New Zealand Government’s website – Education Counts.

 

Sport Waikato has an expansive list of activities and sports available in the region.

 


North East Waikato

 

More commonly known as the Waikato District, it covers more than 400,000 hectares.  It is rich in natural resources, native flora and fauna reserves, west coast beaches and culture.  The Waikato District Council governs the area and their website has all you need to know on what’s available to residents.

 

There are a variety of schools in the area.

Aka Aka School

Eden Christian Academy

Glen Massey School

Gordonton School

Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist School

Harrisville School

Horotiu School

Horsham Downs School

Huntly College

Huntly School (Waikato)

Huntly West School

Kimihia School

Mangatangi School

Mangatatwhiri School

Maramarua School

Matangi School

Mercer School

Meremere School

Newstead Model School

Ngaruawahia High School

Ngaruawahia School

Ngati Haua School

Ohinewai School

Onewhero Area School

Orini Combined School

Otaua School

Pokeno School

Pukekawa School

Pukemiro School

Pukeoware School

Puketaha School

Raglan Area School

Rotokauri School

Ruawaro Combined School

St Anthony’s Catholic School (Huntly)

St Paul’s Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)

Tamahere Model Country School

Taupiri School

Te Akau School

Te Kauwhata College

Te Kauwhata Primary School

Te Kohanga School

Te Kowhai School

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te o Bernard Fergusson

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Puaha o Waikato

Te Kura o Rangiriri

Te Mata School (Raglan)

Te Uku School

Tauwhare School

Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga

Tuakau College

Tuakau School

Waerenga School

Waikaretu School

Waikato Montessori Education Centre

Waingaro School

Waipa School

Waitetuna School

Whatawhata School

Whititaku School

Early learning centres can be found on the New Zealand Government’s website – Education Counts.

 

Sport Waikato has an expansive list of activities and sports available in the region.