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Beyond Horizons: Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s Industry Symposium | 30 September

Join us for Beyond Horizons: Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s Industry Symposium at Mystery Creek Events Centre on 30 September 2025.
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Waikato is a region of diversity; an agricultural powerhouse of awe-inspiring natural wonders including the mighty Waikato River, Waitomo caves, surf beaches, and is home to Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto and Raukawa.

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Latest Industry News

Jetstar Adds New Morning Christchurch–Hamilton Service

10 September 2025
Hamilton & Waikato Tourism has welcomed the announcement of Jetstar’s new morning jet service between Hamilton and Christchurch, further strengthening air links to the mighty Waikato.

Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 - Blows It Out Of The Park

2 September 2025
Brace yourself New Zealand, Jim Beam Homegrown is returning to its roots in the Mighty Waikato and is now BIGGER than ever!

New Boutique Cambridge Hotel The Clements Opens its doors

5 August 2025
Following a multi-million-dollar transformation of the town’s original 1866 beaux-arts Masonic hotel (named after Archibald Clements), the 29-room property brings refined luxury and soulful charm to the Waikato region’s growing tourism landscape. 

Tourism events fund creates $220 million impact for Thermal Explorer region

23 June 2025
A tourism events fund set up after the Covid-19 pandemic has generated $220 million in direct economic impact for communities in the ‘Thermal Explorer’ regions of Waikato, Rotorua, Taupo and Ruapehu.

Explore Central North Island launches new North American trade training and famil initiative in partnership with Air New Zealand

8 May 2025
Explore Central North Island (ECNI), a marketing collective of eight regional tourism organisations (RTOs), is proud to announce a bold new trade initiative targeting the North American market, delivered in partnership with Air New Zealand USA.
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