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Capstone to Manage The Clements Hotel in Cambridge

26 November 2024
The world's top darts stars are returning to Hamilton Kirikiriroa next year for the 2024 New Zealand Darts Masters at the GLOBOX Arena on 16 August – 17 August 2024.

Last piece of funding puzzle now in place for Hamilton’s Medieval Garden

25 October 2024
Hamilton Gardens is set to get a new jewel in its crown, the Medieval Garden, after the final external funding needed for the project was secured.

Hamilton Airport goes international

15 September 2024
Champagne corks are popping across the Waikato today with confirmation that direct flights between Hamilton Airport and Australia are back.

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.
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