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30 July 2023

Seddon Park Celebrates 117 Years

Established in 1886 as an unnamed and undeveloped expanse, it emerged alongside Hamilton during its budding stages, serving an infant settlement of less than 1000 people.

19 July 2023

Headline speakers heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton for gender equity series

A stellar lineup of speakers are heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton on July 21 for free entry discussion series EQUALIZE, celebrating women in sport, business, culture and society.

17 July 2023

International line-up announced for Summer Concert Tour 2024 at Claudelands Oval

Four amazing acts - SIMPLE MINDS, TEXAS, COLLECTIVE SOUL, and PSEUDO ECHO - will take centre stage at Claudelands Oval, Hamilton, on 28 Januray 2024.

10 July 2023

Claudelands hosts the largest kaupapa Māori event for Tainui rangatahi on the biennial calendar

Tainui Secondary Schools Kapa Haka’s largest event on the biennial calendar is set to take place at GLOBOX Arena and Events Centre, Claudelands. 

04 July 2023

Event organisers reach new heights after the ‘Two of a Kind’ express famil

Local business event organisers were invited to discover what makes H3 Group’s venues ‘Two of a Kind’.

26 June 2023

Claudelands makes an impact at MEETINGS 2023

MEETINGS 2023 took to Wellington this year where H3 Group’s Business Development - Business Events team proudly represented Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre.

07 June 2023

Hamilton set to host Black Ferns O’Reilly Cup Test

Hamilton will host the Black Ferns for the first time since 2013 for final O’Reilly Cup Test at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday 30 September.

26 May 2023

Celebrating 10 years hosting Hospice Waikato Bucket List Banquet

The H3 Group are delighted to celebrate their 10th Hospice Waikato Bucket List Banquet held at GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands.

11 May 2023

H3 win Momentus Innovation Award

Driving innovation within the events industry and enhancing audience experience and engagement has earned H3 Group the Momentus Innovation Award.

16 February 2023

EV charging stations reenergise Claudelands’ unique offering

Visitors to Hamilton’s Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre can now recharge their electric vehicles on site, following the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

08 December 2022

Sustainability the key ingredient in new muffins served at H3 venues

Next time you enjoy a freshly baked muffin at one of H3’s venues you can do so knowing you’re also helping the environment.

01 December 2022

H3 Event Delivery Manager named ‘Leader of the Year’

Michael Gilling, H3’s Event Delivery Manager, was crowned ‘Leader of the Year’ at the 2022 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards in Wellington on Tuesday night.