Check out the latest news and media releases from the Waikato Region
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Additional off-peak services will start running in February 2024 as part of the “exciting” next stage of improvements to Te Huia announced by Waikato Regional Council and KiwiRail.
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A new initiative, ‘Tiaki in Waitomo’, has been launched today by Hamilton & Waikato Tourism to shine a light on the ability of tourism to make a meaningful and positive contribution to the environment, community wellbeing and cultural storytelling, as well as the economy.
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A further six Ngāi Tahu kākāpō have been released at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato following the successful settling in of four kākāpō earlier this year.
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement by the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand that work will begin on considering more seamless travel across the Tasman.
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Māori Cultural Tourism is the focus of a two-day symposium at Tūrangawaewae Marae aimed at enhancing offerings in the Tainui Waka region.
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The Department of Conservation in partnership with Ngāi Tahu is moving four male kākāpō from Whenua Hou/Codfish Island near Rakiura Stewart Island to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Waikato today.
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Te Karaka Lodge in Waikaretu in Waikato is a brand new architecturally designed boutique 10 room Lodge opening in September 2023.
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A new free public event celebrating all things summer will hit the shores of Lake Karapiro this November. Expect to see on-water demonstrations, adrenaline-packed displays, “have a go” sessions as well as plenty of retailers, clubs and organisations promoting everything you need to get ready for your great kiwi summer.
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Going on holiday and exploring new places takes us out of our daily routine, creates lasting memories, and allows us to meet new friends and experience new cultures.