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Cambridge is a town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand . It is situated 24 kilometres southeast of Hamilton , on the banks of the Waikato River . It has a population of 13,890 ( 2001 census). Before European settlement Cambridge was the site of the Horotiu Pa , a powerful Māori stronghold. Each man of the Third Waikato Regiment was allocated a 200,000 m2 block of land and a residential section in Cambridge in 1864 , after the conclusion of the Invasion Of The Waikato . The town was named either for Prince George, Duke Of Cambridge (at that time Commander-in-chief of the British Army ), or for Cambridge , England . The town is now best known for its Thoroughbred Horse stables, which have produced many champion horses in the sports of Racing and Showjumping . Notable natives are members of The Datsuns as well as the equestrian double Olympic gold medal winner Mark Todd. EXTERNAL LINKS
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