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Hamilton (2nd of 3)

Hamilton

The growing North Island city of Hamilton, built astride the Waikato River, has pushed Dunedin, one of the country’s traditional four main centres, into fifth place in terms of population.

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John Wilson. 'Society', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/society/2/3/2