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There's always something new to discover in the heart of Hamilton city. Let us be your guide as you rediscover the charm, culture, and character that make our city centre unique.
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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Hamilton with Te Ahurei Māori Tourism. Founded by Les Tuteao, a descendant of local Māori teachers and storytellers, Te Ahurei offers an authentic and engaging experience that brings the history and art of the Waikato region to life.
Experience the Art and Stories of Hamilton on a captivating two-hour walking tour that highlights seven significant public artworks throughout Hamilton. Led by Les Tuteao, this tour intertwines local historical narratives with the stories behind each artwork, including Michael Parekowhai’s“ Tongue of the Dog” and the interactive sculpture “Tōia Mai.” These pieces transform the streets of Hamilton into an open-air gallery, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists.
For more information and to book your tour, contact Les -tuteao@teahureimaoritourism.nz
Discover the heart and soul of Hamilton with Te Ahurei Māori Tourism. Your journey into the rich tapestry of Māori culture awaits.
It’s a chocolate lover’s dream at Theobroma Chocolate Lounge.
Located in the heart of Hamilton’s CBD, the chocolate themed cafe sells creamy Belgian chocolate delights, from gourmet hot chocolates to bite sized chocolate ducks and fish.
Surrounded by sugary delights every day, owner Ian Roberts-Thomson said his favourite part of the job isn’t the chocolate, but the look of delight he sees on customers’ faces.
Their bestseller is a traditional Belgian hot chocolate.
Whenever a customer spins a yarn about their latest outdoor adventure and they don’t mention their feet, Colin Hancock knows he’s done a good job.
His store Trek ‘n’ Travel - a central Hamilton institution - sells everything outdoorsy, from camping equipment to hiking gear.
But one item is a step ahead of the rest - a good, sturdy pair of hiking boots.
If you’ve ever longed for the comforting flavors of home-style Thai cooking, Thai Grandma House is your new go-to. Located at 313B Barton Street, this cozy eatery brings the warmth and authenticity of traditional Thai cuisine right to the heart of Hamilton.
Whether you're a Thai food enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Thai Grandma House offers a delicious and authentic experience
Dine-in and takeaway available! Special lunch menu available. Come and savour the authentic flavours of Thailand!
Available from early December. Pre-order now!
This beginner's essentials kit is packed with the tools and guidance needed to craft delicious, artisan-quality bread at home.
Designed for both beginners and aspiring bakers, this kit combines essential tools, expert guidance, and thoughtful touches to set you up for sourdough success.
Cucina Cafe is a popular spot with a fantastic outlook to enjoy a quick bite or long lunch with family and friends.
Some of the standout dishes include salmon eggs benedict, avocado smash, and creamy mushrooms. For dessert, you might enjoy the ginger pistachio slice or raspberry crumble. They also serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, soft drinks, and a superb soy flat white.
A favourite among locals and visitors for its lovely atmosphere and delicious food.
Halwai Restaurant and Sweets have opened at 829 Victoria Street.
Expanding from Auckland, their offering includes snacks, chaat and sweets.
Providing a homemade signature menu with every dish crafted with care and passion they believe homemade flavours bring that special touch to the dining experience.
These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take on multiple tasks outside booking bands.
Prompted by the social and financial challenges of the Covid-19 lockdowns, the Independent Music Venues Association (IMVA) incorporates 29 live music venues in New Zealand and functions as a sort of union.
Since 1994, Rossellini has been a cornerstone of fashion in Hamilton’s CBD. Located at 371 Victoria Street, Rossellini has become a favourite among fashion-forward women, amassing a loyal following over the past 30 years.
Designer Women’s Fashion
Rossellini specialises in event, evening, and casual wear, offering a fantastic selection of both New Zealand and international designer labels. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for a special occasion, an evening event, or simply to update your wardrobe, you’re guaranteed to find something special at Rossellini.
Personalised Service
Well-known and favoured by women who love designer fashion, Rossellini offers an extensive selection of gowns and designer labels. From race day outings to mother-of-the-bride attire, Rossellini provides personalised service to help you find the perfect outfit.
At HOYTS, we’re known for more than just our signature extra-comfy powered recliners. Sit back, relax, and discover why our cinema experiences are loved by all.
From the minute you walk through the door, we will tailor all our services to your individual needs.
Our industry leading stylists are here to listen and to then transform your hair, so you can walk out feeling your absolute best.
For ladies haircuts your experience begins with a customised luxurious rejuvenating scalp massage, includes a personalised consultation,
and is completed with a blowdry and styling and for the men and mini haircuts the ultimate grooming experience begins with a stress relieving scalp massage, includes a personalised consultation & styling.
Styling: from bouncy curls, the glamour blow wave, tousled beach waves, smooth and sleek to special occasion up-styles, our styling service is tailored to suit your individual look.
View website for more services and to book.
We love the positive impact and self-confidence our treatments provide while still keeping a natural and youthful glow.
Our philosophy emphasises the importance of taking a more holistic approach to beauty and cosmetic treatments. Your journey starts with a complimentary consultation and customised treatment plan enabling our clients to look and feel the best version of themselves.
You’re in safe hands with years of expertise and a commitment to staying at the forefront of the beauty and cosmetic medicine industry by providing you with the best possible care.
Standards you can trust. An associate member of CANNZ a governing body for cosmetic nurses to meet high standards of medical safety and training protocols with strict industry regulation means you can trust that your safety and care is our priority.
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HANRAD Gallery is delighted to present From Thought to Form – Materiality Speaking, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Swedish–New Zealand artist Sylvia Sinel. The exhibition opens on 6 November 2025 and runs until 18 January 2026, inviting viewers into a deeply sensory and contemplative experience of material, intuition, and transformation.
From Thought to Form is an interdisciplinary body of work that encourages audiences to connect with the mystical space where thought, surface, and soul intertwine. Sinel’s deeply rooted curiosity for materials and her continuous exploration of form have evolved into a distinctive artistic vocabulary and voice.
Through sculptural works, experimental surfaces, and poetic abstraction, the exhibition explores themes of transformation and transcendence. Each work acts as a vessel—holding memories, intuition, and knowing—extending an invitation to consider how matter might carry intention, and how viewers might engage not only with what is seen, but also with what is sensed.
Sylvia Sinel’s interdisciplinary practice spans over 35 years, with works held in private collections worldwide. Her creative drive is guided by a profound curiosity for materials and techniques, spirituality, and ancient wisdom traditions. The idea dictates the medium, and each piece is granted agency to find its own voice through an intuitive, responsive process.
Her unique form language draws inspiration from her Scandinavian heritage and evokes a sense of both familiarity and otherness.
Originally from Sweden, Sylvia emigrated to New Zealand in 2013 and settled in Hamilton, where she became an active contributor to the local art community. In 2025, she relocated to Auckland’s North Shore, where she is establishing a new studio and continues to teach at several local art centres.
Summer Live Music in Garden Place!
Grab your lunch and head down to Garden Place for live music by great local musicians!
All live music sessions are weather dependent.
Summer Line Up :
4th December - Sean Lurman
11th December - DJ KUDZ
18th December - DJ TAZ
15th January - Darze Keefe
22nd January - DJ DEGEN
29th January -Sean Lurman
5th February - DJ JAE
12th February - Andrew Price
19th February - DJ GETMELO
26th February - Darz Keefe
5th March - DJ TW3AK
12th March -Andrew Price
19th March - DJ CYPHR
26th March -TBC
Fashion For a Cause – A Night of Style, Culture & Purpose
The countdown has begun!
We’re just days away from Fashion for a Cause 2025 — a glamorous evening filled with style, purpose, and community spirit!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fashion with heart at Fashion for a Cause, proudly presented by Rudra Entertainment and Rupal Solanki in support of St. John New Zealand.
This one-of-a-kind multicultural fashion show will showcase the incredible talent of local and emerging designers, featuring stunning collections from ethnic to modern and fusion styles.
But this event is more than just a runway. It is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and community spirit. A portion of all proceeds will go directly towards supporting St. John New Zealand, helping them continue their life-saving work across Aotearoa.
Expect an evening filled with inspiring designer showcases, live entertainment, cultural performances, red carpet moments, and a meaningful cause that brings fashion and community together.
Come dressed to impress, enjoy the glamour, and be part of a night that truly makes a difference.
Limited seats available – book your tickets now.
Seddon Park will host the BLACKCAPS and West Indies in their 3rd ODI match of the series on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Caribbean flair meets Kiwi fire.
BLACKCAPS v West Indies – tickets on sale now.
Big hits. Big names. Big series. Feel the electric atmosphere, soak up the summer vibes, and enjoy world-class cricket right here at home.
It’s the perfect day out for whānau, mates, or anyone who loves the game. These matches will be crowd favourites – secure your tickets now!
For hospitality packages and enquiries contact charlotte@ndca.co.nz
Get ready for a massive night of groove, rhythm, and energetic music!
Versailles is bringing their electrifying mix of reggae, dub, and funk—seasoned with tasteful jazz influences—for a high-energy set that will keep you moving. They'll be playing some fresh, brand-new original material, along with a selection of well-known covers that will have you singing along!
Opening the show is the incredibly talented Sahara, the winner of Rockquest 2025. Her captivating solo singer-songwriter performance will perfectly set the stage for an evening of unforgettable entertainment.
A jam-packed show with tons of energy and entertainment to offer—you don't want to miss this!
Worldwide sensation - the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are finally coming your way!
For One Night Only, MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA is bringing the heat with Australia's Hottest Male Revue Show!
Tickets
Regular Patron - $50 General non-reserved seating
Deluxe - $75 Priority Seating for the best views!
Premium - $95 VIP Seating for the ultimate front-row experience!
18+ ONLY
Roots Rising Tour – Presented by Titan Entertainment
Get ready for Roots Rising Tour, hitting Aotearoa across four incredible locations!
This is a tour you don’t want to miss, featuring three of Aotearoa’s most soulful and powerful reggae acts — House of Shem, Son and Water, and Brutha Rodz — bringing uplifting energy, rich harmonies, and authentic roots music to the stage.
House of Shem are back and stronger than ever, performing all their classic hits alongside brand new music that’s been making waves across the country.
Joining them is Son and Water, led by the legendary Jamie Ferguson — the saxophonist and songwriter behind many of Katchafire’s biggest hits. Now performing alongside his sons, Jamie and the band are creating fresh, inspiring sounds that are capturing hearts all over Aotearoa.
Adding to the lineup is Brutha Rodz, a true roots reggae storyteller known for his smooth vocals, conscious lyrics, and powerful live performances that connect deeply with the crowd.
This will be the first time Son and Water perform in many of these cities, making it an extra special experience for fans of real Aotearoa roots reggae
The "Sangamam 2025" NZ Tour featuring the legendary singer Srinivas & Sharanya Srinivas is proudly brought to life by Moksha Base. This marks a major milestone as Singer Srinivas and Sharanya Srinivas’s first-ever tour of New Zealand.
Singer Srinivas is a renowned Indian playback singer and composer, with a career spanning over three decades. His heartfelt vocals have graced more than 3,000 songs across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. His deep understanding of melody, combined with a mentor-like presence on reality TV, cements his status as an Indian music icon.
Sharanya Srinivas is a versatile and dynamic playback singer, known for her soulful voice and genre-spanning performances. Daughter of singer Srinivas, Sharanya has carved out her own space in the Indian music industry with playback credits in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Trained in both Carnatic and Western music, she effortlessly blends classical precision with contemporary style.
Singer Srinivas and Sharanya Srinivas’s participation, alongside Moksha Base’s powerful live presence, elevates this concert tour into a once-in-a-lifetime experience, blending pure nostalgia for longtime fans with exciting new memories for the next generation.
This is not just a tour. It’s a celebration of identity, excellence, and the magic that happens when legends meet legacy.
It was the biggest concert tour in history, and now you can re-live the hype when TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift comes to Aotearoa!
Join us as we salute 'Tay Tay' and the indelible impact she's had on Pop music with this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor's biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.
7th December, 2025 (Sun) 1:00pm7th December, 2025 (Sun) 4:00pm
Directions Dance Academy's annual Dance Show: The Four Elements.
Dancers of all ages will showcase a variety of styles including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop as they portray the elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire.
From toe-tapping music, through to dazzling costumes, this is a spectacle which will delight the entire family.
t Doesn’t Matter Where you Sit, as long as you’re there!
Prepare to be spellbound by the mesmerising live encounter of Cael O'Donnell – With his signature magnetic stage presence, Cael is gracing our town for one-night-only. Get ready for an evening filled with Psychic ability that’s absolutely unmissable! Cael, the Psychic everyone's talking about with 1 million followers worldwide and featured regularly on Australian TV, is set to captivate you with heartfelt messages that touch your soul and lift your spirits.
He's not just a psychic; he possesses a gift that's often described as “off the charts”. Picture a night where hope takes centre stage – this isn't just 'another psychic show'; it's an unforgettable experience that will have you buzzing with excitement and reminiscing with mates for decades to come!
Luke Kidgell continues new World Tour in New Zealand in 2025!
Luke is known for his viral crowd-work interactions that often lead to some fairly unusual, yet hilarious encounters. Despite not having much control over his impulsive thoughts, Luke insists that deep down he means well, and this year he’s on a mission to prove it.
After touring Australia, the US, Canada, & Europe Luke is coming back to New Zealand with his brand-new show Good Intentions. This is not one to miss!
You’ve seen him on the internet, now it’s time to see him in real life, as Luke tries to prove that he really does have Good Intentions.
Te Kawau Toi | Wintec Performing Arts students, under the direction of Kyle Chuen, present The Witches of Eastwick. Written by John Dempsy and Dana P. Rowe, this devilishly dark comedy musical is based on the classic 1987-film.
In the sleepy New England town of Eastwick, three (not-so-wicked) witches Alexandra Spofford, Sukie Rougemont and Jane Smart are divorcees feeling trapped in their everyday humdrum lives. One stormy night, high on Martinis and brownies, they make a crazy wish for the man of their dreams. When Darryl Horne arrives, they quickly find out their wish has consequences they could never have imagine.
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