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Christmas Gift Wrapping

Where:
Centre Place Shopping Centre, Hamilton
When:
December 12, 2025 10:00 AM
December 24, 2025 6:00 PM

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.

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Northern Brave v Auckland (Double Header) - 26 December 2025

Boxing Day at Seddon Park | Friday 26th December, Seddon Park, Hamilton



The festive fun keeps on coming in Hamilton! Join us for the opening match of the 2025-26 Super Smash  and celebrate Boxing Day at Seddon Park as cricket returns for the summer.



Northern Brave v Auckland!



Round up your friends & whānau for an afternoon/evening of big hits, good vibes, inflatables for the kids, tasty kai, and awesome giveaways. The perfect way to unwind after Christmas!



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2.10pm - Northern Brave (M) v Auckland Aces

6.20pm - Northern Brave (W) v Auckland Hearts



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Adult $10

Child (5-14 years) - one free child with every paying adult; additional child $5

Under 5 - free



OR secure your Northern Brave Membership

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A Night of Pleasure New Zealand Tour 2025

After taking Australia by storm, Pleasure P brings A Night of Pleasure to Aotearoa for the very first time! Performing his timeless solo hits and Pretty Ricky anthems live, this is the ultimate throwback for R&B; lovers — an intimate concert experience filled with passion, rhythm, and connection.

Powered by Titan Entertainment, the New Zealand run features nine cities across the country, delivering the full R&B; experience to fans from the South Island to the North.

Carols in the City 2025

✨ Proudly supported by Hamilton City Council as part of Summer in the City ✨
Get ready to celebrate the festive season with Carols in the City — a magical evening filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and the Christmas spirit right in the heart of Hamilton! 🌟
📅 Date: Friday, 19th December 2025
🕔 Time: 5 PM – Late
📍 Location: Garden Place, Hamilton CBD
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly night featuring:
🎤 Live Music
🍔 Tasty Food Stalls
🎶 Christmas Carols
🎬 Outdoor Movie Screening
Bring your whānau, a picnic blanket, and your best singing voice — it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season together! ❤️
🚌 Getting There:
Catch a free bus ride with BUSIT to and from the event — Hamilton services only!
Let’s light up the city with joy, laughter, and Christmas cheer. 🎅🎁

Pasko Sa Nayon 2025: Christmas in the City

🎁 Calling all kababayans, performers, stallholders, food trucks and sponsors! Let’s light up Garden Place, Hamilton with the spirit of Filipino Christmas—full of music, laughter, and community pride.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Garden Place, Hamilton
Whether you're showcasing your talents, selling festive treats, or simply joining the fun—this is your moment to shine and share the joy. Let’s make this season unforgettable with big smiles, warm connections, and a celebration that feels like home.
📬 Register now
👉 Stallholders, food trucks, sponsors, and group performers: email us at info@waikatofilipino.org.nz
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🎶 Pasko sa Nayon is more than an event—it’s a tribute to our roots, a gift to our community, and a joyful step toward legacy. Tara na, let’s celebrate together!
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O-STUDIO CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS

The perfect option for year-round client and staff gifting, now with beautiful Christmas-themed designs for the festive season!

O-Studio Hamilton offers yoga, pilates, float therapy, saunas, massage and recovery services - an unforgettable wellness experience for clients or staff. Choose from beautifully packaged gift vouchers (from $50–$179), with exclusive partner perks available for bulk purchases, including free vouchers, private sauna hire, wellness boosts and in-house workshops.

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Breakers vs Sydney Kings Innvotation

You’re invited to join us for two great evenings in Hamilton!

Corporate Night — Tuesday 2 December, 5:30–8:30pm

A relaxed networking event for local businesses to meet the BNZ Breakers ownership, coaches, and players, and connect with other Hamilton organisations.

Game Night — Wednesday 3 December, 7:30pm

We’ll be back together at Claudelands Arena as the BNZ Breakers take on the Sydney Kings — the perfect opportunity to enjoy the game live and share the experience with clients or colleagues.

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Soda’s Business Fundamentals Growth Lab

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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.

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