Tamahere


Tamahere is a locality within Waikato District, New Zealand; on the outskirts of Hamilton. The majority of the Ward is zoned as Country Living, with a minimum lot size of 0.5ha. The landscape is dominated by several large gully systems that contribute to the Waikato River.

Communities

Alongside the village proper, the ward of Tamahere also includes the locality of The Narrows. In 2019 a new recreational reserve was opened and includes sports fields for cricket, rugby, junior soccer and La Crosse. Destination playground and skate-park were jointly funded by community funds and Waikato District Council. A commercial hub was also added, due to be completed in 2020, including a 4 Square supermarket, Medical Centre, Pharmacy, Bakery and serviced offices.

Demographics

According to the 2006 census, the Tamahere and Tauwhare area has a combined population of 4623. The Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists the area at 2/10.

Tamahere coolstore explosion

On 5 April 2008 a coolstore caught fire and one fireman was killed and seven injured, when of a propane and ethane refrigerant exploded. The site is being developed in to housing.

Education

The Tamahere Model Country School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of as of.
Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School is a state-integrated Seventh-day Adventist Year 1-8 primary school, with a roll of.
Waikato Montessori Education Centre is private Montessori Year 1-8 primary school, with a roll of.
Tamahere also has three pre-schools.