Events
Events in the Hamilton & Waikato region have established the region as a leading events centre and 2012’s line-up shows just why. The first quarter of the year sees top events from international cricket to New Zealand’s premier ballooning event and the annual Kawhia Kai Festival. And that’s just a start, with the year also including the final Hamilton Supercar Street Race the ITM400 Hamilton, the National Agricultural Fieldays and the Gallagher Great Race. Not to mention music and art festivals, international expos and concerts all contributing to an exciting 2012 events calendar. Check out some of the top events on now in the Hamilton & Waikato region below.
Articles
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Kawhia Kai Festival
Now in its seventh year, the iconic Kawhia Kai Festival, brings together performers, artists, musicians and tradition... more
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Boardies and Bikini's Festival 2012
Boardies & Bikinis Festival is back for 2012. Celebrate Waitangi weekend just 20 minutes from Raglan with this two da... more
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2012 Masport UIM World Grand Prix Hydroplane Championships
The 2012 Masport UIM World GP Hydroplane Championships will see USA vs AUS vs NZ in a two day challenge for the title... more
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Battle for the Belt
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams will take on Clarence Tillman III for the New Zealand heavyweight boxing title on... more
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2012 Chinese Lantern Festival
Garden Place in Hamilton City will light up on February 11th 2012 to celebrate the Chinese New Year with the 2012 Chi... more
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World Wetlands Day 2012: Wetlands and Tourism
World Wetlands Day is celebrated in February every year with events and activities in and around wetlands to raise aw... more
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Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
The spectacular Hamilton Gardens will be abuzz with summer activity and entertainment for the Waikato Times Hamilton ... more
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V8 SuperTourers
The first round of the V8 Supertourers will take to the track in an action-packed weekend at Hampton Downs from 17 – ... more
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A Summer of Cycling
With the large variety of cycleways and trails throughout the Hamilton & Waikato region, it is no wonder that the reg... more
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International Tattoo & Art Expo
The world’s best body painters, tattoo and graffiti artists will mix with a spectacular array of attractions from rol... more
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How to Make a Monster
‘How to Make a Monster, the art and technology of animatronics’ opens at Waikato Museum from the 25th February – 15th... more
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The Classic Hits Winery Tour 2012
The Classic Hits Winery Tour continues to showcase New Zealand musicians, wines and scenery on its 2012 tour, and thi... more
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