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When
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Where
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Indian Char Bagh Garden, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $25.00
Tickets
General Admission - $25.00
Time
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 10:30am - 11:30am
Restrictions
All Ages
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