Supply standoff in Hamilton
Close proximity to Auckland means Hamilton has been benefitting from Auckland’s boom while, at the same time, it is the hub of the Waikato and New Zealand’s fourth-largest regional economy.
As a result, Hamilton’s population is growing – and fast, albeit not at Auckland’s rate.
Earlier this month, Hamilton City Council staff released data which indicates the city's population is set to swell from 158,360 residents to 180,280 by 2026.
To meet the demand this will create, council staff have estimated that Hamilton will need to build 1000 new houses every year for the next decade.
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