Check out the latest news and media releases from the Waikato Region
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The latest figures released by the Business Events Data Programme* show the Waikato region secured 13% market share of all NZ business events being held in Q1 2021.
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Matamata is the latest town in the mighty Waikato to be named as an official motorhome friendly town by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc (NZMCA).
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Get salivating food lovers, Culinary Cambridge is back for 2021.
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Hamilton & Waikato Tourism will no longer be funded by South Waikato District Council to promote and support tourism businesses in South Waikato District.
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A total of 15 events from the Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō and Ruapehu regions will receive $1.6 million funding from the Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund.
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Entries are open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual and business successes.
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The haunting sounds of the kuia karanga and taonga pūoro will echo through the mist at Hamilton Gardens early tomorrow morning to herald the start of this year’s Matariki ki Waikato festival.
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Waikato Food Inc’s Matariki Dish Challenge is set to brighten the local hospitality scene for its sixth year. This unique challenge dares local chefs to create a dish inspired by Matariki while celebrating local ingredients.
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Waikato Regional Council has approved its first grants from the regional development fund, with a combined total of $2.575 million going to two different projects.