Te Aroha
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Te Aroha is a rural town in the Thames Valley region of New Zealand with a population of around 3,700 (2001 census). It is 53km northeast of Hamilton and 50 kilometres south of Thames. The name, Te Aroha, is thought to originate from the Maori Language.
Economy
Te Aroha is at the centre of a dairy farming community and much of its economic activity is in serving that community.
Geography
Te Aroha is close to the banks of the Waihou/Thames River. Close by to the east is the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and the town is overlooked by the 930-metre Mount Te Aroha. To the north of the town is the low-lying, swampy land of the Hauraki Plains.
Thermal and mineral springs are both found close to the town.
External links
- Te Aroha Information Website (http://www.tearoha-info.co.nz)