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This part of waikatonz.com is designed to keep our local tourism industry up-to-date with the latest news, industry events and sector activities happening in the Waikato region.

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We strive to assist tourism businesses with staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best business practices through events, workshops and news releases.

Tiaki in Kirikiriroa

For Kirikiriroa Hamilton tourism and hospitality businesses, caring for people, place and culture is at the forefront of everything they do with many already making standout contributions to the environment and community and sharing stories of our special place.

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

Local companies get behind the Great Kiwi Summer Festival

27 August 2024
Local companies Shaw’s, Waipā Networks, Fieldline and Cambridge Hunting & Fishing throw their support behind The Great Kiwi Summer Festival.

Paid entry to world-class Enclosed Gardens starting soon

1 August 2024
Charging out-of-town visitors for entry to part of Hamilton Gardens will kick in from 18 September, with Hamiltonians retaining free access.

Tiaki in Kirikiriroa celebrates care for people, place and culture in Hamilton

26 June 2024
Hamilton tourism and hospitality businesses making standout contributions to the environment, community and cultural storytelling are being recognised as part of a new ‘Tiaki in Kirikiriroa’ initiative, launched today by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism in partnership with Hamilton City Council.

Community feedback drives Long-Term Plan decisions

7 June 2024
Hamilton City Council's most challenging and complex Long-Term Plan has crossed its penultimate hurdle.

Te Waka to cease operating as independent economic development agency

17 May 2024
A lack of collective regional commitment and inadequate resource means the country’s smallest economic development agency is unable to continue to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations and the needs of Aotearoa’s fourth largest region over the next three years.
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