Ngaruawahia

Ngaruawahia is culturally significant for Maori of the Waikato region. It is the home of the Maori King and the magnificent Turangawaewae Marae.

Just north of Hamilton, Ngaruawahia is a significant place for Maori culture and history. Home to the Maori King, Ngaruawahia hosts a number of important cultural events during the year.

Ornately carved Turangawaewae Marae is the Maori King's base. It is open to the public only once a year, during the annual regatta. Held on the nearest Saturday to the 17th of March, the regatta includes a parade of traditional war canoes on the Waikato River.

Ngaruawahia is located at the junction of two great rivers - Waikato and Waipa. These rivers were once important canoe routes for Maori and later for the European settlers. Taupiri Mountain, which watches over Ngaruawahia, is very sacred; on its slopes is the Waikato’s most significant Maori burial ground.

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Arrow Lodge Motel

Ngaruawahia

078248360

Our motel is signposted on SH1 and is situated 80 metres along Market St. The property runs down to the reserve by the Waikato River and it is a short walk to the supermarket, shops, banks, ATM machines and an internet cafe. We are 10 minutes from Hamilton and about 1 hour from downtown Auckland. There is a RSA and restaurant opposite and there are various f... (more)

Glentui Travellers Lodge

Whatawhata

078293401

Glentui Travellers Lodge is more akin to a small motel than a lodge, comprising two separate lodges, each of which is divisible into two individual rooms of various size and beds. It is situated midway between Hamilton city and Raglan at the small village of Glentui. The Lodge is built on a 5 acre block bordered by a stream on one side and the state highw... (more)

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Quiz Night

The Local Taphouse, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 30 Jan 2020 6:30PM / Quiz, Karaoke

So you think you know it all? Get a team together and test that theory at The Local Taphouse's Quiz Night. Categories include General Knowledge, TV & Movies, Famous Voices, Sport, Movie Clips a Picture Round and a ... more
Online Real Time Evening IELTS Preparation Course

Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, Waikato

Mon 8 Jun 2020 6:00PM / Education

Call all the people busy at work or study during the daytime! Evening IELTS Course is made for you. WIE provides students instance face to face interactive online IELTS Preparation course. As long as you have a ... more
Tease - Burlesque Night

Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, Waikato

Sat 13 Jun 2020 8:00PM / Cabaret, Burlesque

The award-winning burlesque and cabaret show, The Rock n Roll Circus is back in Hamilton bringing you TEASE. A risque night of classic and neo-burlesque sure to make you giggle, blush and cheer. With performances by ... more
Hamilton Brick Show

The Atrium, Wintec City Campus, Hamilton, Waikato

Sat 20 Jun 2020 9:00AM / Craft & Object Art

The annual big Lego(R) Show for Hamilton and the Waikato. Two days of awesomeness and inspiration for the whole family with: - Lots and lots of impressive Lego(R) built models and collections from members of HamLUG ... more
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LaValla Estate, Tuakau, Auckland

Sun 7 Jun 2020 11:30AM / Food, Gourmet, Wine

YAY, now we are in Level 2 .... you can dine out!!! What a fantastic way to CELEBRATE the fact we can expand our bubbles and see our friends, and you can't get a better environment than the open spaces and fresh ... more