Flagstaff, Waikato
| Flagstaff | |
|---|---|
 Discovery Drive in Flagstaff, Hamilton | |
| Basic information | |
| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton East |
| Date established | 1986 |
| Population | 3768 (2006 Census) |
| Surrounds | |
| East | Rototuna |
| Southeast | Chartwell |
| South | Queenwood |
| West | Pukete |
Flagstaff is a suburb in north-east Hamilton, New Zealand. It was originally called Dulverton on council plans, but it was officially named Flagstaff in 1986 when it was declared as a suburb. The area was heavily developed in the 1990s.[1] The name Flagstaff comes from the flagstaff that was located on the hillock at the western end of Sylvester Road in the 1870s. A flag was raised by the local farmer when a steamer passed to alert the port authorities in the settlement 7 km further south. Flagstaff is connected to Pukete by a 5 m wide pedestrian bridge that connects with a series of walkways on both banks of the Waikato River. The suburb is served by a shopping centre with parks for 50 cars. It has 18 shops and a gym.
See also
References
- ↑ Flagstaff Information Kit, Hamilton Public Library
Coordinates: 37°44′19.26″S 175°15′13.44″E / 37.7386833°S 175.2537333°E