Te Kuiti

Te Kuiti is a small town in the south of the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the junction of State Highways 3 and 30, 70km south of the city of Hamilton. It can also be visited by train via the North Island Main Trunk Railway.

Related Topics:
Waikato - North Island - New Zealand - State Highways 3 and 30 - Hamilton - North Island Main Trunk Railway

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As of the 2001 census Te Kuiti had a usually-resident population of 4,374, a decrease of 5.1% since 1991. The town promotes itself as the sheep-shearing capital of the world and is host to the annual New Zealand National Shearing Championships

Related Topics:
2001 census - Sheep - Shearing

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The area around Te Kuiti, commonly known as the King Country, gives its name to the NPC rugby team based in Te Kuiti.

Related Topics:
King Country - NPC - Rugby

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Author Ruth Park grew up in Te Kuiti, and former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jim Bolger held the local electorate of King Country.

Related Topics:
Ruth Park - Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jim Bolger

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The Waitomo Caves lie to the northwest of the town.

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