Join us for a fantastic evening celebrating Chinese New Year with a Dragon & Lion Dance, Magic Show, Chinese Martial Arts, Live Cultural Performances & Food Stalls.
Saturday 28th February 2026
Event from 6pm with food stalls from 4pm
Garden Place
Free Event
If you would like to enquire about having a food stall at the event, please email info@waikatoweekly.co.nz
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‘THERE IS STUFF INSIDE US.
WILD STUFF INSIDE US.’
A young girl is watching the moon landings on repeat, entranced by those astronaut’s weightlessness
A bunch of teenagers are swimming under a lunar eclipse, lost in what might happen next
A mis-matched couple are watching a horror film at a drive in cinema, about to break apart
SELENE is a radical exploding of an ancient myth.
It’s about how we grow up living defined by our bodies, and about what happens when that changes.
It’s a story, a score, and a description of a film.
It’s a story about what we’re stuck in the orbit of.
It’s a story about the light sides of us and the dark sides of us.
And it’s about the stuff inside us. All the wild stuff inside of us.
It’s a story told by a solo storyteller and the audience who have gathered, accompanied by an epic electronic score.
Tickets coming soon!
Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all odds. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown. Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor’s false testimony seal Leo’s fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and his assimilated Southern wife, who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.
Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.
Running time: 150mins
PG 13
Social Improv is an initiative adopted by Conor Maxwell (Project Allsorts Improv, Infinite Monkey Theatre) to provide a safe space to develop confidence, hone improv skills, and join a friendly community of actors.
Covering a range of experiences and performance abilities, Social Improv has something to offer people of high school age and above in all stages of their improv journey; especially those looking to improv-e their high school theatresports game.
When: Every second Sunday night from April to October 2026
Where: The Meteor Theatre
Cost: Free!
Exact dates coming soon!
You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight, their new album exploring the moment where one day ends and the next begins. Recognised as finalists for Best NZ Folk Artist at the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards, the group has earned widespread acclaim, including a global audience after their song “Stranger” featured in Netflix’s Sweet Tooth.
Founded by Hamilton brothers Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes, You, Me, Everybody has built a reputation for pushing bluegrass beyond its borders, blending virtuosic musicianship with contemporary folk and modern string-band innovation. Midnight captures the tension and possibility of life’s turning points, brought to life onstage through rich harmonies, bold instrumental interplay, and great storytelling.
“Acoustic, drumless, genius” – Roger Bowie The Midnight Tour sees the band bring their new album to The Meteor as part of a 12-date run across Aotearoa.
www.yme.nz
Running time: 120 mins
Unfurnished room for hire/rent upstairs at Fastlane Fitness. Ideal for businesses in the health and fitness industry
Soda’s Business Fundamentals Growth Lab, powered by Deloitte, is a practical eight-week programme designed especially for wāhine founders and women-led startups or small businesses.
Combining online learning with in-person expert-led sessions, the Growth Lab will guide participants through the essentials of starting, managing, and growing a business - from financial foundations to marketing and strategy.
Participants will join a supportive community of like-minded wāhine and gain valuable tools to accelerate growth. The programme concludes with a Pitch Night, where participants can showcase their business and compete for a $2,000 cash prize.
