Named after Captain John F.C. Hamilton, it was formally established in 1864, replacing the older Māori village of Kirikiriroa
hamilton is nicknamed 'the Tron' by locals. There's still some debate on where this nickname came from, but most people believe it's inspired by an old city slogan, 'Hamiltron: City of the Future'!
Before it was names hamiton it was called kirikiriroa!!