The Waikato Food Show 2026

Launching with a Gala event on the 27th May followed by three weeks of the very best films that France has to offer.

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View Hamilton programme here.

Kiwi artist Aldous Harding today announces her 'Train on the Island' New Zealand tour dates for November. Last month, Aldous announced her first headline shows since 2023, touring across the UK and Europe. Following this tour she will bring her live show to Aotearoa, celebrating her fifth studio album, Train On The Island out on 8th May 2026.

The Train on the Island Tour kicks off in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Wednesday November 25 at the BNZ Theatre.

Tickets for Aldous Harding will be available to purchase by the General Public on Thursday May 7 at 11am.

In March this year, Aldous Harding shared a first taste of the new album in the form of the single ‘One Stop’. Premiered by Huw Stephens on his BBC 6Music radio show, ‘One Stop’ is accompanied by a Harding-fronted video directed by Michelle Henning.

In April, Aldous Harding followed up with a second release, 'Venus In The Zinnia' featuring H Hawkline, another track from the forthcoming album, Train on the Island.

The 10-track Train On The Island out on May 8, was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish (PJ Harvey, Dry Cleaning) at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where the pair recorded the New Zealander’s previous bodies of work, Party (2017), Designer (2019) and Warm Chris (2022). Joining Harding and Parish on Train On The Island were pedal steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte, harpist Mali Llywelyn, synth artist Thomas Poli, drummer Sebastian Rochford (Polar Bear) and Huw Evans (H. Hawkline) on bass, vocals, acoustic/electric guitar and organ.

Train On The Island will be available digitally and on CD, red vinyl gatefold, exclusive ‘Flying Nun Black’ vinyl gatefold, and exclusive ‘Holiday Records Copper’ vinyl gatefold [limited to 50 copies] — out on 8th May 2026 via Flying Nun Records. Pre-order / pre-save here

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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley, three of New Zealand’s most beloved broadcasters, are hitting the road in 2026 with their all-new live tour: The Genuine Friends Tour.

After years of filling Aotearoa’s mornings with laughter, the iconic radio trio are stepping onto the stage for a brand-new interactive show packed with fan-favourite segments and a few cheeky surprises.

From “Fact of the Day” to “Bet I Can Guess Your Mum’s Name”, audiences can expect the same hilarious energy, unfiltered storytelling, and quick-fire chemistry that have made them household names.

Join cutie Fletch (who insists audiobooks do count as reading), part-time farmer and full-time nerd Vaughan, and your relatable, smut-loving hornbag Hayley, as they hit the road for The Genuine Friends Tour “as they are wont to do.”

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RQP presents Showquest & TOI, a night celebrating creative rangatahi as they bring their ideas to life on stage.

Showquest is a nationwide performing arts programme and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture & Technology, as students design, produce and perform their stories in celebration and recognition by their community.

Following the Showquest stage performances, prepare to be WOWed with TOI, a show-stopping wearable art showcase featuring bold, imaginative garments by emerging student designers.

Watch friendly inter-school rivalries come to life as students explore the issues that shape their world. Join friends and whānau for an unforgettable night supporting local talent on the big stage.

Showquest and TOI are proudly presented by RQP, champions for young creators and producers of Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Rockshop Bandquest, OnScreen and Stills.

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