Love The Centre

Where:

Garden Place, Hamilton

When:

November 16, 2025 7:30 AM

November 16, 2025 12:00 PM

Lugtons' Round the Bridges Super Saver Entry OPENS Monday July 7! Eight decades of community spirit, the iconic course, and shared memories!

Celebrating 80 Years Running

Don’t miss your chance to be part of history — grab Super Saver entry from July 7 and join the celebration!

Every year thousands of runners and walkers descend upon Hamilton City Centre for one of NZ's oldest and most beloved annually contested events, Lugton's Round the Bridges!

Established in 1945 by the Hamilton Harrier Club (now known as Hamilton City Hawks), Lugton's Round the Bridges started out as a road race designed to showcase some of NZ's top athletes, with past participants having included Barry Magee, Peter Snell and Dick Quax. Given its popularity, the event grew from strength to strength, eventually becoming the fantastic community event you see today!

Nowadays the event welcomes people of all shapes and sizes, from primary school students right through to running legends. With finisher's medals for every participant, on-course musical entertainment and thousands of fun-loving runners and walkers, Lugton's Round The Bridges offers an awesome day out which the entire family can enjoy.

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Cost $55pp

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Golden Oldies After Party

Do you want to party in town after the French test this July but you're worried everywhere will feel like a bit of a scrum?

Well you can “touch, pause, and engage” without any pushing and shoving at The Bank “Golden Oldies” After Party! That’s right, there'll be no pushing and shoving on our dance floor, just DJs inside, a live band outside, and a great crowd enjoying all the old school songs from the 80s and 90s that you know and love.

Tickets start at just $10 and numbers will be limited to make sure that everyone who attends has plenty of room to have a great time. So, if you’re heading to the French test in Hamilton this July, grab a ticket to the “Golden Oldies” After Party too, and we’ll see you at The Bank.

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Waikato Workplace Wellbeing Week Launch

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We want to celebrate beforehand in the community, get resources out to organisations and connect with like-minded humans!

Monday 11th August 7.30am to 8.30am - Hamilton Launch Event

Sentinel Cafe, Ground Floor, 586 Victoria Street, Hamilton

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The Gathering

Great things happen when people come together! The Gathering at The Crate is your opportunity to network and meet inspiring professionals, share ideas, and spark collaborations in a casual and welcoming space.

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Gain fresh insights and valuable learning opportunities.

Connect with a community of like-minded professionals.

Build meaningful relationships in a collaborative and inspiring space.

Enjoy drinks, delicious nibbles, and conversations that will help take your business to new heights!

The incredible Helen Corban, a networking powerhouse will be hosting each week. With over 30 years of experience in business, training, and coaching, Helen will share her expertise and empower you to maximize your productivity and grow your business.

Bring your friends, colleagues, or anyone who’d love to be part of Hamilton’s vibrant new networking scene!

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Venue: The Crate Hamilton

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Email registrations to eshloe@thecrate.co.nz

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