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The Suzuki Fronx is the perfect fit for navigating our central city streets. Its hybrid technology means we're moving forward sustainably, while its compact SUV design combines practicality with undeniable style. Whether we're connecting with businesses, supporting events, or simply getting around town, this vehicle embodies the energy and forward-thinking approach that defines both Love the Centre and Winger Motors Hamilton.
What makes this partnership truly special is the alignment of values. Winger Motors Hamilton understands that supporting local business isn't just about vehicles, it's about connecting people, fostering community, and supporting the unique character that makes Hamilton's central city such an incredible place to be.
"This sponsorship reflects our commitment to Hamilton's business community," says the team at Winger Motors Hamilton. Their support comes at an exciting time as the central city continues to grow and evolve, with new businesses opening and fresh energy flowing through our streets.
A huge thank you goes to Courtney Hurley, Paul Burborough, and the Winger Motors Hamilton team for believing in our vision and recognising all there is to love about Hamilton's city centre.
With Winger Motors Hamilton on board, Love the Centre is ready to accelerate our work championing Hamilton's central city. Whether you're visiting for dining, shopping, entertainment, or business, there is always something to love at the city centre.
Winger Motors Hamilton has joined Love the Centre as a valued sponsor and associate member, providing a vehicle sponsorship that puts our team in the driver's seat of a stylish Suzuki Fronx! This partnership represents more than just getting from A to B, it's about supporting a shared vision for Hamilton's city centre.
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One of the voices behind critically acclaimed New Zealand reggae band Katchafire will headline Hamilton’s Waitangi Day Festival on February 6.
Former member Jamey Ferguson will close the free festival, performing from 4.30pm to 5pm. The event runs from 1pm to 5pm and is returning for its second year.
The festival will be held along the Waikato Awa, stretching from Ferrybank Reserve (Kirikiriroa Reserve) to the Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery precinct.
The performance programme begins at 1pm with Wai Taiko Drummers, followed by Sambatron, Desi Rhythms, Toubab Crew, Dvyne Wun and Manu Mātātahi, before Ferguson takes the stage.
Alongside live music, the festival will include market stalls, food trucks, a cultural tour and a range of family-friendly activities.
After a busy opening week for BNZ Theatre, local restaurateurs have mixed feelings about its impact on diner numbers.
A first test for hospitality owners was over the weekend when Teeks and Sir Dave Dobbyn packed out the theatre. While some owners are feeling optimistic for the future, others believe the theatre has failed to deliver the promised crowds, albeit it is a quiet time of year.
Hamilton Hotel co-owner and general manager Jonathan Knapp had a busy start to the week, and felt the weekend had followed the trend and was “super busy”.
“Everyone was in good spirits and obviously for us it was going to be interesting with the first kind of the ticketed events for Live Nation.
“Teeks was really cool, we had 300 people upstairs in the gallery kind of event space for a pre-show event ... and then Saturday and Sunday it was just Dobbyn fans in big numbers having some drinks and food before.”
Saturday was their busiest night with the bistro fully booked, which seats 120-130 people, while their pub was “rammed” with people, creating a “lively atmosphere” as anticipation for the shows built.
“Saturday was interesting because, you know, obviously post-show the previous nights we had a lot of people from the event coming back to the pub for some drinks afterwards, but it was also just a really busy night in town.”
The stellar line-up of artists gracing BNZ Theatre’s stage will continue later this year as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) brings a star-studded line-up to Hamilton.
Resurgence will kick off the music season on May 8, featuring the world premiere of Fanfare Kotahitanga by New Zealand composer Anthony Ritchie.
Music Director Emeritus James Judd and the NZSO will also lead the orchestra through a classic line-up, including Tchaikovsky’s romantic Second Symphony, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Jessie Montgomery’s Strum inspired by Appalachian fiddle music and jazz.
Following this, on August 23 the Myths & Legends show will include renowned Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen. This programme is inspired by the dramatic landscapes of Finland and New Zealand, and showcases works by Finnish composers Sibelius and Magnus Lindberg, featuring NZSO Concertmaster and fellow Finn Vesa-Matti Leppänen.
It’s usually the scene of Hamilton City Council staff hanging out and having lunch, or the occasional protest, but this weekend Civic Square was echoing with the roll of wheels and yells of delight.
The “pop-up skate park” was part of series of events organised by the council to “activate” the city centre and attract more people there - but there were other goals as well.
“We really want to grow the sport, and foster young talent in Hamilton,” co-organiser Wade Freeman said.
“We have Olympic rowers and BMX riders from here - so why not an Olympic skater? Skating has been a sport in the last two Olympic Games and our aim aim is to one day have a flag up there and someone on the podium from New Zealand.”
It certainly proved a success on Saturday, with an estimated 400 to 500 skaters from around the city and further afield hopping on boards and taking advantage of the ramps, rails and half-pipes throughout the day - with an equal number expected on Sunday.
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