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Kia ora Hamilton 👋 One last winter weekend. Plenty happening. We are almost at the end of winter, and Hamilton is slowly leaning towards spring. The days are stretching out and temperatures look fairly mild, but keep the rain jacket nearby. A few showers are still circling this weekend. If you need an excuse to leave the house, this is a good week for it: the Boat, Fish & Dive Expo at Mystery Creek, Waikato's young musicians at Big Jam, GLOtron! in the city centre, orchestral concerts, street art, markets and family activities. There are useful local updates too, including the Gallagher Aquatic Centre closure, two footpath renewals and a Central Library milestone. Very Hamilton weather, very full calendar. Grab a coffee and start planning. 👇 |
The big pick NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo | 29 and 30 August · Mystery Creek A full weekend for people who like life on, in or under the water.Boats, fishing and diving gear, kayaks, watersports equipment, seafood, marine exhibitors and plenty to browse. Mystery Creek also has free parking. Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 9am to 4pm
Adults: $25 · Kids 12 and under: free Expo details and tickets |
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Saturday in stereo Two concerts, one Gallagher Academy. | Sat 29 · 1pm Big JamYoung Waikato musicians come together for an annual combined showcase. A lovely way to support local talent. Big Jam details |
|  | Sat 29 · 7pm Pulse of LifeWorld and New Zealand premieres meet Mozart and other favourites. You can make a full music day of it. Concert details |
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Family picks Glow Saturday. Magic Sunday. | Sat and Sun · 10am to 3pm GLOtron!A colourful interactive maze of glowing storyscapes upstairs at Centre Place. Times and tickets |
|  | Sun 30 · 3pm Enchanted WorldsMusic and storytelling inspired by wizards, fairy tales and folk stories. Dress up for the best-character prize. Family concert details |
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 | Something different · Sat 10am BOON tour + Love BiteA guided street-art walk, Rüdi's Love Bite and a small coffee for $10. Booking fees apply. Book the special tour |
|  | Sunday plan · 8am to midday Hamilton Farmers' MarketLocal produce, bread, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, breakfast and coffee at The Barn, Claudelands. Plan your market morning |
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Hamilton in 60 seconds Three useful local updates.Pool closure Gallagher Aquatic Centre closes Friday eveningThe centre closes at 6.30pm on Friday 28 August and is planned to reopen at 6am on Monday 9 November for essential maintenance. Waterworld remains open. Read the closure details |
 | Library life Hamiltonians are returning to Central LibraryCouncil says average daily visits have risen by more than 66% since Te Paataka opened and the new façade was completed. See the library update |
Roadwork watch Two footpath renewals continueLake Domain Drive: through 31 August
Forest Lake Road: through 14 September
Allow for traffic management around the work sites. Check current minor road works |
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Hamilton weather Mild enough. Mixed enough.Forecast checked Wednesday 26 August. Check again before an outdoor plan. FRI 28🌧️ 18° / 11°Cloudy, rain later | SAT 29☁️ 16° / 5°Cloudy, rain later | SUN 30🌦️ 17° / 10°Some sun, showers |
Weekend strategy: indoor event first, outdoor plan when the clouds behave. Meteorological spring starts Tuesday. 🌸 |
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That is your Hamilton plan sorted.Whether you are heading to an event, grabbing a coffee, walking around the lake or doing absolutely nothing this weekend, enjoy it. See you around Hamilton. ❤️ |
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