Waikato Home & Garden Show 2026

When
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Sun 4 Oct 2026
Where
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Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $10.00
Tickets
Online Senior (65+) Thursday only - $10.00
Online Adult until 28th September - $12.00
Gate Senior (65+) Thursday only - $12.00
Gate Adult - $16.00
Time
Thu 1 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 2 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 3 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 4 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
If you’re renovating, building, updating or simply dreaming big, the Waikato Home & Garden Show 2026 is the essential event on your calendar!

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