| 16th (Waikato) Regiment Waikato Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of the Waikato Regiment | |
| Active | 1911–1950 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Hamilton |
| Motto(s) | Ka whawhai tonu ake ake (Māori: "we shall fight for ever and ever") |
| Engagements | First World War Second World War |
The Waikato Regiment was a territorial infantry regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. The Regiment was formed in 1911 as the 16th (Waikato) Regiment and provided service companies to the Auckland Infantry Regiment during the First World War. Men from the Regiment also served with the 18th, 21st, 24th and 29th battalions of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the Second World War. The regiment was absorbed by the 1st Armoured Regiment (Waikato) of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps in 1950