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Waikato Region

Also known as Waikato

thumb|upright=1.3|Territorial authorities in Waikato region before 2010

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Settlement.native_name_lang: mi
Settlement.settlement_type: Region
Settlement.map_caption: Waikato within New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Island
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Island
Settlement.seat: Hamilton City
Settlement.government_type: Regional council
Settlement.governing_body: Waikato Regional Council
Settlement.leader_title: Chair
Settlement.leader_name: Warren Maher

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Demographics
Cities and towns
Economy
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Manufacturing
History
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Politics
People
Notable people
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Māoridom
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thumb|upright=1.3|Territorial authorities in Waikato region before 2010

The Waikato () is a region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato District, Waipā District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as well as Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupō District, and parts of the Rotorua Lakes District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.