Hamilton: Thinking differently

Hamilton is a city on the North Island of New Zealand, located on the Waikato river. Hamilton consists of more than 160 000 people and contributes around 3.4% to the national GDP.

Hamilton’s approach to a smart city is about community interaction, innovation and inclusivity.

In this step, you will learn about Hamilton’s smart society approach that is underpinned by technology as an enabler and how the council has embraced a community centred approach.