Otorohanga
The Kiwi House is an iconic feature of Otorohanga. You can see real Kiwi, New Zealand’s national icon, as well as numerous other native birds in a home replicated to their natural habitat.
If you want a crash-course in basic kiwi culture, Otorohanga is the place to do it. The main street features a parade of modular ‘kiwiana’ displays – from All Blacks and Aunt Daisy to farm dogs and Pavlova. Printed guides are available from the i-SITE.
While you’re making your way around the displays, you’ll notice a number of kiwiana murals painted on the town’s buildings. Kiwiana aside, Otorohanga has a good choice of cafés, shops and places to stay, and is the gateway to the Waitomo Caves area.
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Les Munro Center, Te Kuiti, Waitomo DistrictThu 25 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Family & LifestyleIs your fridge bursting at the seams? Is your compost bin filling up? Are your chickens a bit fat? Perhaps you are wasting food. At this educational workshop you’ll learn the ‘what, why, and how’ of Kiwis’ ... more
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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
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Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 30 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Family EntertainmentSave the date for 2021 4 & Rotary Nationals! The 3-day mega party is back, bigger and better! Kids 10 and under free Featuring: - Show & Shine - Drifting - Drag Racing - Burnouts - Cruising Sessions - Grip ... more
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Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoSun 1 Nov 2020 4:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineCome and reconnect with friends and family in the beautiful Hamilton Gardens. Enjoy the live music, sunshine, and the selection of cuisine from our local food trucks. We have over 25 trucks for you to choose from, Bring ... more
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Cambridge Community Marae, Cambridge, WaikatoSat 21 Nov 2020 4:00PM / Markets and FairsCome join us and enjoy a range of street kai on the marae. Explore this beautiful facility, bring your picnic rug, and come and dine with friends and family. We will have a selection of food trucks on the marae for ... more
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Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, WaikatoTue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / EducationHighlights - Native and experienced German language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, WaikatoTue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / EducationHighlights - Native and experienced Japanese language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, WaikatoTue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / EducationHighlights - Native and experienced Korean language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, WaikatoTue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / EducationHighlights - Native and experienced Mandarin language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, WaikatoTue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / EducationHighlights - Native and experienced Spanish language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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New Zealand's own National Bluegrass Festival, Kiwigrass is back for 2021. All of the best New Zealand bluegrass bands will gather for a weekend of celebrating the music pioneered by Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, and Lester ... more
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The Ambassador Hotel , Hamilton, WaikatoWed 3 Feb 2021 8:30AM / Business & ProfessionalWe understand the past year has been a challenging time for business owners. As we head into the New Year, Employsure is here to help with our exclusive HR workshops and we would love to see you there! Why should I ... more
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Bond alongside your little one while you both enjoy a fun and creative evening within the world of art. Make your own art works for you each to take home, facilitated by your art tutor Rhiannon. All materials and ... more
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This heartwarming family band combines lush harmonies, country geetar breaks, soaring yodels, and delightful banter into a standing ovation-worthy show. Highlighting what many would call New Zealand's own folk music, ... more
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Local folk-pop band Looking For Alaska offer up a sound rooted in folk-style guitar and soaring harmonies. Joined by Jeremy Hantler, Regan McKinnon and Stephen Daniell, the group perform genre bending music that ... more
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Two delightful evenings of opera in the beautiful Chinoiserie Garden! Come and be entranced by some of the finest young opera singers in the country, including past and present members of the New Zealand Opera Dame ... more
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Medici Court, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 20 Feb 2021 4:00PM / TheatreJack and Eli spend their days hanging out, drinking beers and riffing on movies, music and girls. When their mate Johnny dies suddenly, the question is: do they really care? Jack is inspired to look inside himself ... more
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English Flower Garden, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 20 Feb 2021 1:00PM / ComedyAcclaimed mystery writer Henry Fife has been found murdered in his locked writing room. Stabbed with a poison pen, each of his four children is a suspect. More shocking still, his last letter claims he knew it ... more
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Classical fans will be treated to an illustrated talk from the piano by renowned classical composer, Janet Jennings, interspersed with performances of her music. Janet will discuss the process by which she chooses ... more
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Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoSat 20 Feb 2021 6:00PM / CountryNo one forgets the first time they saw Tami Neilson. She can hush a room with an original song that channels the hurting spirit of Patsy Cline, melt hearts with the sensuality of Peggy Lee, or bring the audience to its ... more
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Hurihuri is constructed around the wheel; fusing hip hop and contemporary movement with traditional kapa haka. Wheelie masters perform against a live soundscape of drums, electronic loops and taonga pūoro. Hurihuri ... more
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Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoSun 21 Feb 2021 7:00PM / JazzMichael Houstoun with Rodger Fox Big Band with special guest Erna Ferry. You won’t find Gino Vannelli next to Van Beethoven in a list of immortal composers but you should! New Zealand’s foremost classical ... more
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Harkness Henry's Emporium, Hamilton, WaikatoThu 25 Feb 2021 6:00PM / ComedyAlbert Belz presents a Billy T. Special. A show celebrating the legacy of Kiwi comedy icon Billy T. James with a doff of the cap to his career defining ‘Billy T. Live at Pips’ performance. This premier from ... more
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Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Chartwell Room, Hamilton, WaikatoWed 24 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Comedy"In the small rural Waikato town of Withering, the local garden society is holding their annual meeting. At the helm is newly appointed Chairperson, Eunice Ermington who is keen to make her mark by “fertilising the ... more