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13 May 2021

Foodstuffs Expo brings big local boost

New Zealand’s largest business-to-business show has returned to Hamilton, and it’s set to inject $5. 3 million into the local economy.

01 April 2021

Massive score for Hamilton to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is coming to New Zealand and Hamilton will be part of the football action with Waikato Stadium being announced as one of the host venues…

12 November 2020

Giant trade show secured for Hamilton

Hamilton City Council’s events arm, H3, is bringing New Zealand’s biggest business-to-business show back to Hamilton next year.

29 September 2020

Lighting up in support of our entertainment and events industry

Hamilton will be one of the first cities in the world to recognise the impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment and events sector, as part of a global day of…

19 July 2020

FMG Stadium Waikato History Wall celebrates local sport, community and culture

An interactive 84-metre display wall celebrating the 100-year rich history of FMG Stadium Waikato was officially opened at 1. 15pm today by Hamilton Mayor, Paula Southgate.

27 November 2019

Claudelands and H3 scoop two top industry awards

Hamilton’s H3 group took out two top accolades at the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards in Christchurch last night.

27 March 2019

FMG Stadium Waikato named New Zealand's 'Best Venue'

Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato was crowned ‘Best Venue’ at the 2018 New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Awards last night.

27 January 2019

Hamilton celebrates second Sevens success

Hamilton’s second performance on the world’s Sevens rugby stage has been a success.

19 December 2018

Bullseye! Claudelands lands international darts event

Claudelands has hit the target again, securing the New Zealand Darts Masters event for the country in 2019.

21 November 2017

H3 Operations Manager wins top industry award

H3 Operations Manager Claire Toko took out a top award at last night’s Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards in Wellington.

10 October 2017

H3 helps shine spotlight on event industry excellence

Hamilton’s H3 group is helping celebrate high-performing event professionals by putting its support behind a major industry award.

07 December 2016

Hamilton's H3 group takes out two top national industry awards

H3 scooped two top accolades in the 2016 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards at Claudelands Arena last night.