Tamahere is a semi-rural ward of the Waikato District on the outskirts of Hamilton.
According to the 2006 census, the Tamahere and Tauwhare area has a combined population of 4623. The Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists the area at 2/10 (very low deprivation).
Tamahere Model Country School, a state primary (years 1-6) school, has as of 2014 a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 369.
Coordinates: 37°49′33.07″S 175°21′7.39″E / 37.8258528°S 175.3520528°E / -37.8258528; 175.3520528