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Kai Whetu

This years Matariki weekend three Kiwi culinary stars are coming out to shine atHamilton’s award-winning restaurant, Palate.

As part of Palate’s 20-year celebrations Chef and owner, Mat McLean has extended an invitation to a few of his mates. The result – a night not to be missed with three of New Zealand’s best chefs.

Collaborations with other chefs, Mat says “are always loads of fun and great experience forthe whole team as they get to rub shoulders with some amazing chefs”. Andafter a couple of decades at the top of the game, Mat says he feels privilegedto be able to call on some of the top talent in New Zealand.

Kai Whetu will see Mat McLean, Jude Messenger and Jeremy Rameka come together tocreate a six-course meal at Palate with carefully match wines by Palates ownLarissa Muller (Cuisine Magazine’s 2024 Sommelier & Wine Experience of the Year award winner)

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80s Silent Disco

After selling out over 100 shows across the world, the team from 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' is now coming to Aotearoa New Zealand.

As international promoters, they have thrown parties and held silent discos in, well, some pretty incredible places! Come along and be part of the global phenomenon right here in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

Expect three epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Te Whare Taonga like you've never seen it before.

100's of like-minded 80's fans singing their hearts out whilst wearing state of the art LED headphones where you can select between 3 different channels of music.

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22nd August 2025 - First session 6.30pm to 9pm, Second session 9.30pm to 12am

This is strictly a 18+ event. Valid photographic I.D. may be requested on entry. Please take it as a compliment if you're asked to prove your age!

There will be a fully stocked bar on site for the entire event.

Tickets from $55.44

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Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

Monthly Open Late sessions.

Instead of closing at 5pm, Te Whare Taonga will be open until 9pm so that you can enjoy the exhibitions after-hours.

With drinks and nibbles available to purchase from our bar, you can get in the groove with a DJ or live music. Each month we'll have a new floor talk or panel discussion to get ideas sparking as you check out the galleries.Come by and make a night of it with Open Late at the Museum!

Schedule

Wednesday 28th May: Dive into Ripples with Sasha from He Koniahi Story Circle.

Wednesday 25th June: A Matariki spectacular featuring a panel discussion on Toi Maaori.

Wednesday 30th July: Winter chill special.

Wednesday 27th August: The insider's guide to the National Contemporary Art Award.

Free entry.

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May Events Guide

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Soda Women in Business Expo

Join us for lunch and a business expo, showcasing some of the support options available for women in business in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This event is suitable for any women in business - whether you're a business owner, manager, corporate, business founder or aspiring entrepreneur!

We'll kick off the event with a light lunch and hear from our guest speakers - PowrSuit founders - Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson. This will be followed by networking and an opportunity to talk to support agencies about how they can support you and your business.

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About our Guest Speakers

Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson are the co-founders and directors of Powrsuit - a career accelerator for women at every stage (with a space for allies, too). Combining bite-sized learning and micro-networking, Powrsuit takes professional development out of to-do lists and into weekly routines. With over 700 members across NZ, Australia, North America and Europe (and a handful in Singapore!), Powrsuit's research-backed approach delivers a tangible return on investment. After six months, 82% of members increase self-leadership skills and 28% take a tangible step forward in their careers.

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This is a free event but tickets are limited

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Thanks to Deloitte for sponsoring this event and supporting women in business.

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Freedom Institute Wellbeing Events

Interactive workshops focused on the Universal Wellbeing Model and the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool. These workshops will provide hands-on training, insights into universal wellbeing practices, and guidance on using digital wellbeing tools effectively. Stay tuned for dates and special early bird pricing—don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills!

Soda Business Fundamentals

Soda has created an online Business Fundamentals platform with short courses to help aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners succeed.

These short online courses provide the necessary tools and frameworks to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners through all the steps of being a business owner.

Each course features videos of real founders and experts sharing valuable advice, downloadable check lists and templates, step-by-step instructions and practical guidance.

Topics include:

Your Business Vision & Goals

From Idea to Marketing: Problem Solving, Validation & Customer Fit

Crafting Your Unique Brand Story & Competitive Edge

Money Matters: Getting to Grips with Financials

Marketing & Sales: Building Connections that Drive Growth

Legal, Compliance & Future Planning

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Prices start at just $49 per course or $245 for all six courses.

Use discount code HCBA20 to receive 20% off the bundle.

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Unbound - Master Your Marketing

Digital marketing is constantly evolving. What worked last year—or even last month—might not be effective today. That’s why, at Unbound, we live and breathe Google Ads, Analytics, SEO, and the latest digital trends every day, so you don’t have to. But we also believe in empowering businesses to take control of their marketing with the right knowledge and skills.

In 2025, we’re making it our mission to educate local businesses on how to level up their digital marketing game. LIVE2025: The Ultimate Digital Marketing Series is an eight-part course designed to help marketers of all levels navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. From strategic planning and branding boldly to mastering Google and social media ads, setting up accurate conversion tracking, and leveraging data analytics, this series covers it all.

Marketing is a powerful driver of business growth. When done right, it doesn’t just spend money—it makes money. Investing in marketing means investing in your business’s success. That’s why our workshops in the LIVE2025 courses are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network, and funding may be available to qualifying participants.

If you’re ready to sharpen your skills and make smarter marketing decisions, check out our upcoming live webinars and events.

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