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Patrons Night Market

Delicious Culinary

Live Music

Pop Up Stores

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Feat: Imachef, Toro Churro, Panda Golden Ear Dumpling, Mizzoni Pizza, Meezie Kitchen, Patrons Blazing BBQ PLUS MANY MORE!!

Bar will be open with drinks flowing. Also boutique market stalls and live music.

Direct From Off Broadway Comes A Celtic Christmas!

Australian Irish dancing touring company PACE LIVE is bringing all the craic of an Irish Christmas to New Zealand with their high-octane show, A Celtic Christmas! The cast features Auckland champion Irish dancer Keely O’Grady, who was the 2024 New Zealand & International Rose of Tralee; and Christchurch champion Irish dancer Mitchell O’Hara. These New Zealand locals will perform alongside world-class musicians and exceptional Irish dancers to bring New Zealand audiences the very best in the industry, including world champion dancers from international hit shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. The family show brings the heart-warming spirit of an Irish Christmas into a feel-good extravaganza filled with laughter, Christmas cheer, and the pure joy of the festive season for the whole family to enjoy. The show has recently enjoyed a hit on off-Broadway in 2024, and will tour across the North and South Island of New Zealand throughout November and December 2025.

Audiences can immerse themselves in the magnificence of Christmas in Ireland as they are transported to a land where energetic music and dance embody the beating heart of good craic! This feel-good show aims to give audiences a bit of Irish charm and features a company featuring over 15 of the world’s leading Irish performers and musicians. Featuring a powerful mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads and all your favourite carols, A Celtic Christmas combines incredible music with jaw-dropping dance talent in an unforgettable night of storytelling and Irish charm.

Two Shows:

17th November, 2025 (Mon) 7:30pm

17th November, 2025 (Mon) 3:30pm

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Trees at the Meteor

Fire up the hot glue gun, mix up your paint pots, and sharpen your scissors! Whether you’re having yourself a Mini Little Christmas, or your tree puts the T in OTT, we want you to show us what the season means to you!

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Tree registrations will close at 5pm on Saturday 15th November or until we reach our max number - so please get in quick!

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The Trees at The Meteor exhibition will run from 10th-19th December 2025.

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More info coming soon.

October What's On Guide

Mark you calendar - Hamilton Central is the place to be this October!

Volunteers Required

Volunteers do four-hour shifts wrapping presents for Centre Place customers in exchange for a donation. It’s a great opportunity for businesses to volunteer together as a team, or for individuals to get involved in a festive activity that also supports their community.

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If you want to be a Christmas gift wrapper and wrap presents with Volunteering Waikato, please complete the application form.

Waikato Business Summit 2025

This year’s theme Future Focus brings together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the business spectrum to explore what’s next - and how to be at the forefront

Our full-day experience is designed to equip professionals with the insights, tools, and connections needed to thrive in an era of disruption, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

WBS25 is a platform of opportunity for Chartered Accountants, business leaders, and influencers to think future-forward and equip themselves with the strategies, insights, and confidence to lead better into tomorrow.

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Cost: Individual member pricing from $430, non-member $450

Group pricing $385 4+ (all pricing is GST inclusive)

Future Leader Pricing $250 available to those 5 years or less into their professional working career.

Last minute discount offer! Use code WBS25 to receive $35 off the individual ticket price‍

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