Business Events DIRECTORY 2018-19 Contents Venue Capacity Chart 4-5

Our Team ‒ Indroducing Business Events Waikato and our services 7

Testimonals ‒ What others have to say 9

Our Region ‒ Regional snapshot, getting to our place 10-15

Accommodation & Venues

Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre 18 Henley Hotel 27 Out In The Styx 31 Distinction Hotel Hamilton 20 Lakeview Lodge Park View Motor Lodge Hampton Downs Motorsport Park 21 LaValla 28 Podium Lodge Novotel Hamilton 22 Quest Hamilton City Sir Don Rowlands Centre Hamilton Airport Venues 23 Quest on Ward South Waikato Sport & Events Centre Mystery Creek Events Centre The Verandah St Peter's School SKYCITY Hamilton 24 Ventura Inn & Suites 29 The Boatshed Karapiro 32 Sudima Hamilton Vilagrad Winery The Ferrybank University of Waikato 25 Wintec Venues The Greenspace Waikato Tainui College Cambridge Raceway Function Centre 30 The Lawrenson Group Zealong Tea Estate 26 Classics Museum The Narrows Landing Avantidrome FMG Stadium Waikato Timber Trail Lodge Castaways Resort Ibis Tainui Hamilton Tuakau Hotel 33 Hamilton Airport Hotel 27 Matamata-Piako District Council Waikato Museum and ArtsPost Okoroire Hot Spings Hotel Windy Ridge Function Centre

Activities & Experiences Surpport Services Hobbiton™ Movie Set 36 ForumPoint2 Conference Partners 42 Interactionz 45 Waitomo Caves 37 Hertz Hamilton Taxis Camjet 38 Leisure Time Tours 43 Looking For Alaska Corporate Challange Events Momento Group Montana Food & Events Good George Brewing The Event Company On-cue Conferences & Events Helicorp The Events Group Outshine 47 Hinterland Adventures ACLX 44 Phoenix Hire Soldiers Rd Portraits Any Audio Visual Blue Ocean Marketing Taniwha Ventures 39 Barker Photography SBI Productions Ltd Team Up Events Essential Talent The Great Journeys of Wahine Moe Charter Cruises Event Solutions Vidcom New Zealand Explorer Greg Ward - Global MC Tudor Garden, Hamilton Gardens (Photo: Jarrad Seng) Waitomo Adventures 2 3 ACCOMMODATION ONLY

PAGE # ROOMS SLEEPS Podium Lodge VENUE 31 31 86 www.podiumlodge.co.nz Quest Hamilton 28 38 89 www.questhamilton.co.nz VENUES WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION Quest On Ward CAPACITY 28 29 58 www.questonward.co.nz Sudima Hamilton 24 69 94 www.sudimahamilton.co.nz PAGE # SPACES THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL CABARET BOARDROOM CHART Avantidrome 26 4 150 – 500 600 – 60 ACCOMMODATION www.avantidrome.co.nz VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION (MAX) Cambridge Raceway 30 6 300 320 272 500 90 78 PAGE # SPACES THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL CABARET BOARDROOM ROOMS SLEEPS www.cambridgeraceway.co.nz Castaways Resort 26 3 120 48 140 150 – 32 40 80 Classics Museum 30 2 100 – 90 130 70 – www.castaways.co.nz www.classicsmuseum.co.nz Distinction Hamilton Hotel 20 12 600 240 500 600 350 40 147 300 Coopers Function Centre 29 1 130 120 125 200 – 30 www.distinctionhotelshamilton.co.nz www.coopers-functions.co.nz Hamilton Airport Hotel 27 6 200 90 180 200 155 60 62 128 Conference & Exhibition Centre 18 16 6000 624 1400 3000 1120 69 www.hamiltonairporthotel.co.nz www.claudelands.co.nz Hampton Downs Motorsport Park 21 11 500 320 350 600 250 – 14 56 Discover Waitomo 37 3 50 40 200 250 100 15 www.hamptondowns.com www.waitomo.com Henley Hotel 27 6 200 – 200 250 160 24 14 44 FMG Stadium Waikato 30 8 300 120 250 350 168 40 www.henleyhotel.co.nz www.fmgstadiumwaikato.co.nz P: +64 7 843 1853 Ibis Tainui Hamilton 30 3 80 40 60 80 42 20 126 274 Hamilton Airport Venues E: [email protected] 6 180 20 150 200 80 40 www.ibis.com/hamilton www.hamiltonairport.co.nz www.hamiltonwaikato.com/business-events Lakeview Lodge 27 3 – – 12 24 – 10 8 22 Hamilton Gardens 27 4 650 350 500 800 400 24 www.lakeviewlodge.co.nz www.hamiltongardens.co.nz LaValla 28 4 200 110 140 200 84 38 9 20 Helicorp 38 2 – – 100 200 80 12 www.lavalla.co.nz www.helicorp.co.nz Novotel Tainui Hamilton 22 6 300 160 200 300 126 48 177 432 Hobbiton Movie Set 36 4 300 230 230 1000 – – www.novotel.com/hamilton www.hobbitontours.com Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Mystery Creek Events Centre 30 1 40 35 18 – – 24 21 60 23 5 900 – 900 900 366 – www.okohotel.co.nz www.mysterycreek.co.nz Out In The Styx 31 4 50 – 30 80 40 15 13 30 SKYCITY Hamilton 24 6 500 210 300 600 240 40 www.styx.co.nz www.skycityhamilton.co.nz Park View Motor Lodge 31 2 50 25 – 75 – 20 24 49 South Waikato Sport & Events Centre 31 3 1920 1050 860 1920 860 – www.parkviewmoterlodge.co.nz www.southwaikato.govt.nz Sir Don Rowlands Centre 31 5 800 300 450 750 750 38 18 81 The Boatshed Karapiro 32 2 100 100 100 100 – 70 www.lakekarapiro.co.nz www.theboatshedkarapiro.co.nz St Peter's School The Ferrybank 32 4 550 25 200 – – 18 – 450 32 1 130 20 140 150 120 20 www.stpeters.school.nz www.ferrybank.co.nz The Narrows Landing 33 6 200 100 200 200 150 – 19 34 The Greenspace 32 2 30 22 24 40 20 14 www.thenarrowslanding.co.nz www.thegreenspace.co.nz Timber Trail Lodge 33 1 50 50 – 75 – 30 20 50 The Lawrenson Group 32 12 50 30 100 400 – 30 www.timbertraillodge.co.nz www.thelawrensongroup.co.nz Tuakau Hotel 33 1 50 30 30 100 25 30 17 41 The Verandah 28 2 300 140 250 400 140 45 www.tuakauhotel.co.nz www.theverandah.co.nz University of Waikato 25 100 394 200 280 200 120 20 695 695 Waikato Museum and ArtsPost 33 4 96 30 80 200 30 25 www.waikato.ac.nz www.waikatomuseum.co.nz Ventura Inn & Suites 29 1 60 30 24 30 – 20 50 160 Windy Ridge Fuction Centre 33 2 200 100 200 250 80 70 www.venturainns.co.nz www.windyridge.co.nz Vilagrad Winery 29 2 350 – 300 500 200 – 6 12 Wintec Venues 29 5 380 120 360 475 250 30 www.vilagradwines.co.nz www.wintec.ac.nz/venues Waikato Tainui College 25 6 200 100 120 200 80 26 46 55 Zealong Tea Estate 26 5 300 96 180 300 144 30 www.waikatotainui.ac.nz www.zealong.com

4 CORRECT AS AT AUGUST 2018 5 6 6 Hobbiton Movie Set ™ and enjoy. possibilities. Come anddiscoverthemagic The mightyWaikato region isaplaceofpowerful Waikato home. salt-of-the-earth peopleare allproud tocallthe local innovators,inspiringchampions,andgeneral produce andrecreation front. World-changers, that pulsatesonthebusiness,academic,sporting, agricultural andpastoralareas. It’s alsoaregion this centralregion isoneoftheworld’s richest Known asthebeatingheartofNewZealand, Hamilton. of doorstep oftheregion’s maincity of Hobbiton™ Movie Setare onthe and theMiddle-earthmoviemagic glowworm studdedWaitomo Caves, The underground wonderofthe Hamilton &Waikato Tourism Introducing and isfree. provide isfocussedonmeetingyourrequirements details. Theinformationandassistance we support servicesandallotherbusiness event team-building activities,partnerprogrammes, function venues,accommodation,transport, advice. Thiscoversmeetingandsocial partners tohelpandoffercomprehensive We worktogetherwithour businessevent Advice ForFree Assistance &Expert right direction …wecanassist withitall. concepts andlogistics,orjustpointingyouinthe organising familiarisationvisitsandhelpingwith recommendations andsourcing ofquotesto knows theregion better. From initialfeasibility, event organiserswiththeirplanning.Nobody weassistconference(RTO), andbusiness As partoftheRegionalTourism Organisation and thegreater Waikato region. organisation ofanoutstandingeventinHamilton impartial adviceandassistancetohelpwiththe The BusinessEventsWaikato teamoffersfree, Business EventsWaikato For Free: Services We Offer www.hamiltonwaikato.com/business-events E: [email protected] P: +6478430056 Hamilton &Waikato Tourism Business EventsWaikato Team further assistance. events staff canbeof discover howourbusiness your individualneedsand Contact ustodiscuss That isbutataste. business-events e-newsletter atwww.hamiltonwaikato.com/ Regional andproduct updates.Signupforour content, brochures, imageryandvideos Supply ofmarketingmaterialsuchasregional conference tours,orincentiveactivities of partnerandactivityprogrammes, pre-or-post Information andassistanceinthedevelopment information andsupportingletters national businessevents,includingdestination and when biddingtohostinternational Production ofprofessional biddocuments what themightyWaikato hastooffer familiarisations soyoucanexperiencefirst-hand Facilitation ofhostedsiteinspectionsand best suitspecificbusinessevent requirements transport, activitiesandsupportservicesto Advice and quotes for venues, accommodation, 7

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM OUR TEAM 8 8 HEART” SMALL CITY SOLUTIONS, “BIG CITY with anairporton the outskirtsofHamiltoncity. Island, withseveral highwayspassingthrough, and perfect basefrom whichtoexplore thecentralNorth such asRotorua,Taupo andAuckland.It’s the region isincloseproximity tootheractivityhotspots, While itwillbetemptingtoremain intheWaikato, the in breath-taking naturalwonders. thriving economicarea andaplacerich is aplaceofpowerfulpossibilities– calling theWaikato home.TheWaikato population, withabout440,000people approximately 10percentofthe fourth largestregion andhometo New Zealand.Itisthecountry’s of thecentralNorthIslandAotearoa, The mightyWaikato region coversmost Zealand Of New Heart Beating The Nigel Coventry/ InsideTourism most pleasurableplacestostayinNZ.” The NovotelTainui continuestobeoneofthe other venues. translates intosmalltouchesIhaveyettoseein are allowedtousetheirindividual initiativeswhich adaptable andwelllookedafter. Staffmembers It is surprisinglylargeandapparently easily It surely reflects “cathedral”thinkingbylocals. Centre) isagreat credit totheregion andcity. “The venue(ClaudelandsConference &Exhibition Development /SaneEventGroup /Sydney David Addison/Director of Strategic Worth yourconsideration.” motor racingandmoviemaking. cultural experience,glowworms,ateaplantation, and technology, thearts,sportingexcellence, a broad focusonagriculture, medicine,science high-tech contemporaryfacilities,theregion offers and conference eventprogrammes. With which alladdpotentialforenhancingcorporate in theregion coversaspectrumofindustries, incentive programme. Thewealthofexpertise experiential assetsforabusinesseventand destination from Aucklandwithawealthof “Hamilton&Waikato isaneasilyaccessible Here’s WhatOthersHaveTo Say… Thinking OfHostingABusinessEventOrConference InTheWaikato? Conferences &Events Janet Matheson/ManagingDirector / a great teamofstaff.” destination. Claudelandsisafantasticvenuewith I’ve had.Hamiltonisnowfirmlyinmyradaras a probably thebestconference dinnerexperience two placesare trulyunique. Thedinnerwas Movie Set-thenontoRotoruaforanight.These the HamiltonGardens and dinneratHobbiton staytosee Hamilton toincludeanovernight conferences,international todriveorfly pre-and-post forAuckland (andWellington) now, forexample,really goallouttopromote impression ofHamilton. I’mimpressed! Iwould “I’ve comeawaywithacompletelyoverhauled Catering /Conference Delegate Georgina Torrington /SalesManagerContinental and Hamiltonhasitall.” Waitomo; asaconference destinationWaikato to theadrenalin-filled Black Water Raftingat the leisurely stroll amongsttheHamiltonGardens door stepandaplethoraofopportunitiesfrom dining andentertainmentopportunitiesonyour the-art conference venues within walking distance, “What agreatstate-of- destination–withmodern Weta Workshop Jake Downing/HeadofTourism / a great experience.” highlight. ThanksWaikato fordelivering at HamiltonGardens, asthis soundedlikea I missedtheyogainJapaneseGarden great optionsforpre-and- postactivities.Gutted conference facilities,such friendly localsand Hamilton andallIcansayisWOW. Brilliant “I’ve justcomebackfrom a conference in Nick Porter/ENJONewZealandSiteInspection Bureau atyoursideassistingyoualltheway." all withthedynamicHamilton&Waikato Tourism standard isthere, nowyoujusthavetogetthere, able tobecatered for. Thechoiceisthere, the activities, seminarsandpartynights,itwasall nights,partnerFrom Highteas,BlackTie regions highlightsandiconicplaces. it upbyspendingafulltwodaysshowingthe Hamilton &Waikato Bureau were there toback region isproud ofwhattheycanhostandthe new tourismdevelopmentsintheregion. The operator wasandhowinsynceveryoneof "Firstly, itstruckachord ofhowwelcomingevery 9

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 10 the region, offeringgreat kayaking, cruising, mighty Waikato Riverwendsitswaythrough glow worm-studded‘skies’.Above ground, the rafting, abseilingandcaveexploration under an underground playground ofblackwater Waikato willthrill.TheWaitomo Cavesoffer famous adventure isontheagenda,then If agoodtasteofNewZealand’s world- and water-sport destination. the region anexcellentwalking,hiking,cycling Waikato River),allofwhichcombine tomake green hills,nativeforests, andmightyriver(the systems. TheWaikato isknown foritsrolling black sandbeaches,andsubterraneancave ancient mountains,stretching plains,rugged sensational opportunities.Thediversityincludes The region’s diversenaturallandscapeoffers shopping optionsandleadingartgalleries. vibrant restaurant andnightlifescene,extensive offer are complementedbyarichculturalmix, World-class eventsandvisitoractivitieson sophistication meetsfriendlykiwilifestyle. The metropolis ofHamiltoncityiswhere Regional Snapshot endless activityoptions. movie magic,andathrivingmetropolitan city, theWaikato region boastsdiversityand phenomenal. From legendary surfingbeaches,underground wonders,Middle-earth activities onofferforteambuilding,andpre-and-post conference opportunities,are Waikato. Notonlyare conference facilitiestop-rate,butthevarietyofexperiencesand Conference andbusiness event attendeesare spoiltforchoicewhencomingtothe degrees Celsius. temperatures average betweenfiveand14Winter with somedaysreaching 30degrees Celsius. temperatures generallyintheearlytomid-20s The region’s climate istemperatewithsummer bird parkare located. Otorohanga where thepopularkiwihouseandnative links HamiltonwithWaitomo, taking intownssuchas between HamiltonandAuckland.StateHighway3 and Taupo inthesouth.Atrainservicealsooperates Highway 1,whichconnectstoAucklandinthenorth Several highwayspassthrough theregion, includingState Hamilton andtheWaikato are convenientlylocated. industry andbusinesssectors. a centre forinnovationandcreativity across awiderangeof Zealand, andintheworld.Italsohasaproud reputation as The region isoneoftherichestagriculturalareas inNew of theWaikato Tainui thelocalmuseums. tribe,whichadorn significance ofthe region isevidentinthemanytaonga(treasures) The Waikato isproud tobehometheMaoriKingandcultural lakes, suchasLakeKarapiro. trout fishingandjetboating–particularlyonthepicturesque hydro Tongue oftheDog,HamiltonCentral 5 Waikato, andthe Waikato InstituteofTechnology (WINTEC). Two tertiary institutesattractstudentstoHamilton –TheUniversityof 4 bred inCambridge. Fourteen Melbourne Cupchampionhorseshavebeen Fourteen Melbourne of NewZealand’s carded athletestrainandliveintheWaikato. The Waikato isthehomeofchampions. Atotalof33percent 3 if youdo,sayhello! That’s howitworksinWaipa. the samecaféasOlympicmedallistsandworldchampions. And town intheworld.Don’t besurprisedtofindyourselfsharing concentration ofdomiciledOlympicGoldmedallistsany Cambridge, oneofWaipa’s twomaincentres, hasthehighest Hamilton). 2 (more than1,000PhD-qualifiedscientistsliveandworkin number ofNewZealand’s scienceresearch facilities agricultural biotechexcellence.Thecityishometoa Hamilton isrecognised asaworld-classcentre for 1 at MysteryCreek, onHamilton’s outskirts. show in the Southern Hemisphere –areshow intheSouthern heldannually Agricultural Fieldays–thelargestagriculturaltrade and pastoralareas intheworld.TheNational industry -theregion isoneoftherichestagricultural The Waikato istheepicentre ofNewZealand’s dairy Ten OfTheManyPointsInterest The Region’sPulse couldn’t resist includingthisfunfact!). Movie Settour(the Waikato isfulloffun,sowe There are 44HobbitHolestopass on theHobbiton sport venue. ground ofSeddonPark,andClaudelandsindoor Stadium Waikato, cricket theboutique international sports venues.Theseare: themulti-purposeFMG the CambridgeAvantidrome aswellinternational sports areas. Sportsvenuesofsignificanceinclude space, includingnearly150parksandmore than60 Hamilton cityhasmore than1,000hectares ofopen Waikato home. medical andagriculturalsectorshavemadethe Many leadingcompaniesintheservice,bio-tech, with 80 ethnic groups filling the remaining percentage. makeup is75percentEuropean, 19percentMāori, residents are under30yearsofage.Thepopulation Hamilton hasayouthfulpopulation–abouthalfits aircraft manufacturer (PacificAerospace). industries. Itisalsohometothecountry’s largest for hi-techinnovativemanufacturingandengineering The Waikato isalsoNewZealand’s leadingregion 11 11

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 12 12 Driving Distances is justovera90minutedrivefrom Hamiltoncity. gateway is Auckland International Airport,which gateway isAucklandInternational Hamilton andtheWaikato’s international Tauranga ishometoMtMaunganui beach). Tauranga (AucklandisNZ’s biggestcity; country’s mainseaportsofAucklandand Hamilton iswithin1.5hours’driveofthe bus are alloptions. Waikato are readily accessible–easytoreach andtogetaround. Flyingin,travellingbytrainor a popularoptionwithmanycarhire companiesonhandtoassistifneedbe.Hamiltonandthe KMS HOURS Many popularattractionsare withinacomfortable hour’s driveofHamiltoncity, soself-driveis Our Location Auckland Rotorua Tokoroa Putaruru Tirau Te Kuiti Otorohanga Waitomo Raglan Cambridge Matamata Te Aroha Hamilton City Huntly Port Waikato 1.08 2.52 2.37 2.19 2.11 2.25 2.09 2.32 1.52 1.24 2.02 1.52 1.37 1.41 1.04 Port Waikato 2.14 1.57 1.40 1.04 78.3 1.07 1.31 1.39 1.23 1.47 1.08 1.14 1.01 .49 .45 Huntly 14 seats. capability foraircrafts withacapacityofupto charterflight North. Ithasinternational Wellington, Christchurch andPalmerston central cityandservicesregular flightsfrom Hamilton Airportisa20-minutedrivefrom the 1.51 1.08 1.16 1.15 34.6 130 1.3 .31 .43 .57 .49 .53 .25 1.0 .55 Hamilton City 1.43 1.23 1.31 1.08 1.37 1.15 1.46 1.54 53.4 74.0 128 .58 .52 .53 .32 Te Aroha 1.32 1.37 1.18 1.40 37.6 63.6 88.4 148 1.0 .21 .47 1.0 2.0 .29 .36 Matamata 1.56 1.08 1.01 1.01 1.09 40.7 53.7 23.1 56.8 153 .29 .52 .34 .26 .47 Cambridge 1.36 1.28 1.24 1.54 1.52 1.09 1.32 67.8 99.6 45.9 57.2 117 108 .51 2.1 Raglan 1.09 63.4 1.31 2.01 26.2 73.3 29.8 63.4 64.2 155 .52 .50 .49 .42 .28 Te Awamutu 1.25 1.28 2.41 1.43 54.3 74.2 82.5 201 109 .25 112 126 111 2.1 .22 Waitomo 1.48 1.04 1.07 2.19 1.21 30.5 85.4 50.4 58.7 23.8 88.4 87.2 177 102 .15 Otorohanga easy commute(lessthantwohours’drive). Rotorua andTaupo, forexample,are withinan easy accesstootherNorthIslandlocations– Its CentralNorthIslandlocationprovides Island’s recently developedroad network. Hamilton cityisthecentre oftheupperNorth 1.56 1.19 1.22 2.35 49.2 18.7 69.0 77.4 26.9 1.30 196 104 107 121 106 Te Kuiti 2.19 55.3 99.7 98.7 80.0 32.8 54.8 20.5 63.7 88.4 167 .41 104 .26 .09 Tirau 52.2 2.27 90.7 72.0 42.2 64.2 95.7 29.9 69.9 97.8 177 109 .44 .18 9.4 Putaruru 2.45 74.3 22.5 31.8 94.1 64.6 86.6 52.3 92.4 199 131 .50 114 118 120 Tokoroa 2.59 52.6 51.6 87.2 72.1 57.5 220 107 151 148 132 106 155 103 138 Rotorua 88.1 92.7 154 151 190 233 181 197 178 147 126 202 161 141 213 Auckland 13 13

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUROUR REGIONREGION OUR TEAM 14 14 Ngāruawāhia Tuakau Piopio Kawhia Waitomo SH3 Raglan Huntly SH1 Te Awamutu SH1B Karapiro SH4 Te Kuiti Otorohanga Te Aroha Cambridge Matamata Tirau SH1 Tokoroa Taupō Exploring SH5 Tauranga Let’s Go Rotorua awe-inspiring places. abseiling… thishastobeoneofthe planet’s most worms toadrenalin-fuelled blackwaterraftingand From boatridesunderthousandsofglitteringglow Waitomo &Surrounds boutique lodges.ItisonAuckland’s doorstep. motorsportparkand landscapes, aninternational the MāoriKing),thisarea boasts stunningnatural Steeped inculturalhistory(includingthehomeof North Waikato award-winninginternational HamiltonGardens. It isNZ’s hotairballooncity, andhometo the Centre Hemisphere). isthelargestinSouthern shopping opportunities(TheBaseShopping scene, widerangeofeventsandfestivals, creative diversity, pulsingandpleasingrestaurant Waikato. Hamilton isrenowned foritsculturaland Hamilton istheregion’s maincityatthehubof Hamilton area’s identity. timber museum,farmland andforestry addtothe iron creations, artisancheese,trout fishing, a accessed viaTe Waihou Walkway. Corrugated acclaimed pure waterfrom theBlueSpring, explore onfootorbike–andtheinternationally Home totheWaikato RiverTrails –100kms to South Waikato also adelight. (silo, yurt,caboose,tepee,andbeachbach)are accommodationoptions vibe andalternative longest left-handsurfbreaks. Raglan’s bohemian beaches are legendary, offeringoneoftheworld’s Raglan issynonymouswithsurf–itsblacksand Raglan views canbeenjoyedfrom thetopofMtTe Aroha. hiking andbikingopportunities.Commanding Te Aroha also offers art galleries, foraging, walking, feeds thetherpeuticmineralpoolsinthistown. One oftheworld'sonlyhotwatersodasprings Te Aroha &Surrounds reserve are protected. where 3,400hectares ofpest-proof mountain mainland ecologicalislandandwildlife sanctuary, gem isSanctuaryMountainMaungatautari, a Mt Pirongia (959metres). Anothertowering include scalingtheWaikato’s highest peakof hiking andcyclingoptions.Hikingopportunities “The Town ofRoses”offerswonderfulwalking, Te Awamutu &Surrounds heritage trails,andthepopularWairere Fallswalk. Also onofferare horseracingexperiences, known ashometotheHobbiton™MovieSet. This ruraltownwithrolling green hillsisfamously Matamata sporting greats chosetotrainandlivehere. high performancesport.ManyOlympicand velodrome justoutsidethetown.Itishometo by horsestudsandLakeKarapiro –witha A picturesque township,Cambridgeisflanked Cambridge 15

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 16 16 “POWERFUL POSSIBILITIES” Conference &ExhibitionCentre Heaphy Rooms, Claudelands 8 and quirky offerings. facilities or evenretreat-style getaways accommodation with on-sitemeeting exhibition venues,boutique lodges, exclusive upmarketconference and Choose from large scaleand accommodation andvenueoptions. boasts anextensiverangeof Hamilton andtheWaikato region & Venues Accommodation Conference &Exhibition Centre Heaphy Rooms, Claudelands 17 17

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION && VENUESVENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 18 ACCOMMODATION & VENUES and theblacksandbeachesofRaglan. Gardens, Waitomo Caves,HobbitonMovieSet stunning attractionssuchastheHamilton Tauranga, RotoruaandTaupo, as wellother major NorthIslandcitiesincludingAuckland, Claudelands iswithincloseproximity toother Centrally locatedwithintheWaikato region, thriving caféandnightlifescene. city’s accommodationfacilities,aswellthe convenient locationmeanseasyaccesstothe 10 minutewalkfrom Hamilton’s CBD.This hectares ofbeautifulparkland, onlyashort You’ll findClaudelandssetamongst34 Location Exhibition Centre isafresh andinspiringlocationforyournextbusinessevent. An award-winning venueintheheartofHamilton, ClaudelandsConference & Claudelands Conference&ExhibitionCentre exhibition component. ideal forconferences withan integrated indoor/outdoorexhibition space‒ conference centre isafurther10,000sqmof three separatespaces.Standing alongsidethe 900, withtheoptionofdividingroom into conference space,theHeaphy Room,canseat and complimentarydelegateparking.Themain ultra-fast fibre optics,award-winning catering breakout spaces,on-siteaudio-visual services, of hosting1,200ormore delegates. Itoffers11 requirements. Theconference centre iscapable meaning spacescanbetailored tosuitexact expanded, reduced orused incombinations– Claudelands’ linkedrooms andspacescanbe Facilities Conference &Exhibition audio-visual solutions. wireless airconditioningandintegrated internet, Claudelands. Theyalsoofferdimmablelighting, spaces offereaseofaccesstootherareas of delegates, are alsoavailable. Manyofthese ideal forsmallbusinessmeetingsofupto50 areas. Severalmeetingrooms, whichare within closeproximity tothe mainconference views ofClaudelandsParkandare located spaces are uniqueindesign, provide fantastic ideal forbefore-and-after functions. These Claudelands offersarangeofspacesthatare Functions &Meetings of greenspace across 34hectares stunning views The venueenjoys www.claudelands.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6479585950 HeaphyTerraceA: Corner andBrooklyn Rd,Hamilton conferences andfunctions. communications andequipmentfor all service incateringandaudio-visual, site, theseprofessionals provide optimum NewZealandLtd.Basedon- with Vidcom Catering, alongwithapreferred partnership partnership withindustry-leadersMontana venue, Claudelandsmaintainsanexclusive To complementthehighqualityof Exclusive Partnerships exhibitions and conference plenary sessions. for largerseatedbanquets,galadinners, Arena. Thisstunningauditoriumisideal centre isthe6,000capacityClaudelands Adjacent totheconference andexhibition The Arena Arena Lounge Exec Lounge Network Lounge Boardroom Exhibition HallD Exhibition HallC Exhibition HallB Exhibition HallA The Grandstand VENUE/ROOM Oakley Room Brooklyn Room2 Brooklyn Room1 Brooklyn Room Heaphy Room3 Heaphy Room2 Heaphy Room1 Heaphy Room Auditorium/ Arena Theatre 6000 120 140 220 300 300 300 900 40 50 80 62 60 Classroom 108 216 198 198 198 594 48 30 54 U-shape 22 30 22 Boardroom 36 16 24 Banquet 1400 120 100 160 180 180 180 650 40 30 40 90 40 Cocktail 3000 180 120 150 230 300 300 300 900 50 40 60 70 Cabaret 1120 128 144 144 144 520 32 96 32 32 80 On Application Exhibition 60 70 77 77 14 14 14 38 19

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION && VENUESVENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 20 www.distinctionhamilton.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478490860 Ave,A: 100Garnett ,Hamilton detailed menusandthemeideas. evening andtheconference teamcansupply dinners are agreat waytocreate amemorable requirements andvaryingbudgets.Themed Catering canbetailored to suitdietary room isavailablefortheconference organiser. trade displays.Aseparateofficeandstorage which isanideallocationforregistration or directly from thecarparkintoafoyerarea, facilities. Conference facilities canbeaccessed style, seatingarrangementsandpresentation space ‒provide optimum flexibility intermsof rooms ‒allwithreception loungesofequivalent Three seminarrooms andfivelargeconference delegates. area, hostingupto600 facilities intheWaikato the largestconference is hometosomeof Distinction Hamilton Distinction HotelHamilton ROOM (1,2,3,4 combined) Conference Rooms Conference Foyer Seminar 3 Seminar 2 Seminar 1 Reception Lounge4 Reception Lounge3 Reception Lounge2 Reception Lounge1 Conference Room5 Conference Room4 Conference Room3 Conference Room2 Conference Room1 and free unlimitedWiFi. indoor swimmingpool,300free carparks rooms, arestaurant, bar, gym,spapools, conference package,boasting 147hotel Distinction Hamiltonoffersacomplete Dimensions 15.3 x40.4 15.3 x10.1 15.3 x10.1 15.3 x10.1 15.3 x10.1 14.3 x9.6 10 x10.1 10 x10.1 10 x10.1 10 x10.1 10.9 x5 10.9 x5 10.9 x5 17 x10 Theatre 600 150 150 150 150 24 24 24 80 - - - - - Classroom 240 15 15 15 35 60 60 60 60 - - - - - U-shape 15 15 15 25 35 35 35 35 ------Cocktail 120 600 150 150 150 150 20 20 20 - - - - - 25 -Cabaret 25 -Cabaret 25 -Cabaret Banquet 500 60 80 80 80 80 - - - - - www.hamptondowns.com E:[email protected] P:+64 92806584, +64275491213 Te Kauwhata,Waikato 20 HamptonDownsRoad A: HamptonDownsMotorsportPark andEventCentre conference facilities. opportunities andworldclass offers uniquecorporateevent Centre &MotorsportPark Hampton DownsEvent The Pavillion Podium Lounge Silverstone Bathurst Daytona Le Mans Nurburging Monza &Balcony Spa- Francorchamps Monaco Media Room Sienna Suite Hampton DownsMotorsportParkandEventCentre Cocktail 600 200 100 100 100 100 60 60 50 50 25 20 Banquet 350 100 50 50 40 40 50 50 40 40 20 10 Classroom 300 150 60 60 30 30 60 60 50 50 25 10 and ourMustang! finish upthedaywithsomeadrenaline fuelledfunonourGoKarts,inLamborghiniorLexus and workshopsof10to200guests.Also,withourvarietyonofftrackactivitiesyoucan hospitality suitesare situatedabovethepitgaragesandare suitableformeetings,conferences exhibition spaceorgaladinner, our450m2Pavilioncanseatover350guests.Thecorporate the abilitytocateravarietyofgroup sizes.Whetheryouare lookingforaconference area, Hampton Downsboastselevendifferent suitesandthelargerPavilionwhichgivesvenue Theatre 550 200 70 70 40 40 70 70 60 60 30 12 21

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION && VENUESVENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 22 international hotelincluding24-hourreceptioninternational The hotelhasalltheamenitiesexpected ofan Stay operators. most reputable suppliers, entertainment and Novotel Tainui teamtoorganisetheregion’s every stage.Extensiveexperienceenablesthe organise conferences, offering supportat ‒ theprofessional eventsteam willflawlessly perfect fortrade.Serviceisneverover-looked facilities andagenerous pre-function space delegates. Onofferare substantial in-house AV dedicated meetingrooms catering forupto300 Novotel Tainui Hamiltonfeatures sixpillar-less, Meet www.accorconferences.co.nz/2159 E: [email protected] P: +6478381366 A: 7AlmaSt,Hamilton and qualityrequired travellers. foritsinternational to project itselfasadestination foreventsandexhibitions,providing theservice thisiconic4.5-StarhotelintheCBD,Hamiltonisable convention facilities.With with onlyashortwalktoHamilton’s attractions,entertainmentandmajor CBD, offeringeasyaccesstotheairport.Thebestofcityisatdoorstep, Novotel Tainui HamiltonisperfectlylocatedintheheartofHamilton’s dynamic Novotel TainuiHamilton and minibars. en suitebathrooms iPod dockingstations, high speedinternet, rooms withLCDTVs, well-appointed guest 177 spaciousand Tainui Hamiltonhas travellers, Novotel valet parking.Thepreferred choiceforbusiness and room service,agym,saunaandon-site Rooms Accommodation Sleeps 432 177 Boardroom Cobham Room Claudelands Room Victoria Room Victoria Union Room &(combined) Fairfield &Pukete(combined) Whitiora Room Pukete Room Fairfield Room VENUE /ROOM or lightmeal. for expertlymadecoffee,ashared nightcap casual. Thispopularmeetingpointisideal views -thesettingtranquil,ambience in theLobbyBarandenjoyexpansive indoors oralfresco onthebalcony. Unwind European cuisine,savoured dailyeither contemporary fusionofPacificRimand Restaurant onAlmacombinesthe stunning red feature screens. hues andtextures,with andfurnished and ambientspaces,enrichedwithwarm The restaurant andbaroffercontemporary Dine Theatre 300 166 150 44 12 12 90 56 46 Banquet 180 120 100 12 Boardroom style 50 40 40 - - Cocktail 300 166 150 50 90 56 50 - - Classroom 160 24 84 72 42 30 30 9 9 informal gatheringsfor4-200people. events includinginterviews,corporatemeetings,presentations and walking distance,thevenueprovides flexibilityforarangeofbusiness Mavis &Co,free parking&WIFIforattendeesandaccommodationwithin regional conferences. Offeringon-sitecateringwith Barista madecoffee by flying inonbusinessandalsoaconvenientcentral Waikato pointfor Hamilton AirportVenues isaperfectlocationformeetingswithpeople www.hamiltonairport.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478489027 A: AirportRoad,Rukuhia Runway lounge ROOM VENUE / Duty free room Boeing room Airbus room Waikato Room Beech room Hamilton AirportVenues Cocktail 200 150 - - - - Theatre 180 100 50 40 - - Classroom 20 20 - - - - Banquet 150 100 - - - - Board- room 40 18 14 8 8 - www.mysterycreek.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478434497 A: 125MysteryCreek Rd,Hamilton for local, national and international businesses. for local,nationalandinternational fundraising dinnersandmore. MysteryCreek deliversmemorableevents expos, festivals,performances,schooleventsandballs,privateevents, spaces andfunctionrooms are theidealchoiceforbusinessmeetings, 100-person industrydinnertoa50,000-personfestival.Theversatile requirement, givingustheuniqueabilitytocateranythingfrom a for yourimagination.MysteryCreek features spacestosuitanyfunction minutes from HamiltonAirport, MysteryCreek isablankcanvaswaiting Situated on114hectares just 15minutesfrom HamiltonCBDandtwo Mystery CreekEventsCentre 23

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION && VENUESVENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 24 24 www.skycityhamilton.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478344989 St,Hamilton A: 346Victoria parking andarangeofentertainment optionsare availableon-site. Any packagecanbetailored tomeetyourrequirements andbudget; your expectations. professional, personalised servicetoensure youreventexceeds SKYCITY Hamiltonoffersadedicatedconventionsteamwhowilldeliver Hamilton’s Garden Place,isavailableforhire. Additionally, theCityCo-opFunctionRoom,whichhasviews over and breakouts. space canbedividedintofourseparatespacesforsmallermeetings options are endless.Thededicated conferencing, exhibitionandbanqueting Catering forupto600guestswiththeflexiblefunction room spaces,the meetings, conferences, gala dinnersorspecialoccasions. destination, SKYCITYHamiltonConventionCentre istheidealvenuefor Located intheheartofHamiltonCityatHamilton’s premier entertainment SKYCITY Hamilton www.sudimahotels.com E: [email protected] P: +6478394993 St,Hamilton A: 287Victoria laundry facilitiesand24-hourreception. apartment-style suites.Otherservicesincludeon-sitecarparking,internet, appointed accommodationoptions,includingavarietyofhotelrooms and & ExhibitionCentre. Thehotel offers69well- only fiveminutes'drivetoClaudelandsConference Hamilton’s CBDadjacenttoSKYCITYCasinoand hotels. The3-Starproperty iscentrallylocatedin Sudima Hamiltonisoneoftheregion’s mosticonic Sudima Hamilton Rooms Sleeps Accommodation 194 69 www.waikato.ac.nz/conferences-events E: [email protected] P: +6478384007 A: Gate2A,Knighton Rd,Hamilton events bothlargeandsmall. theatres andlarge-scaleaccommodation,theUniversityisperfectfor range ofvenuesavailablefrom purpose-builtconference spaces,lecture aconference, workshop,meeting,wedding,launchorsportsevent.With The UniversityofWaikato isauniqueandflexibleoptionforyour • On-campusparking • 695singlerooms fordelegate accommodation(Nov-Feb) • Chapel • Gymandswimmingfacilities,tenniscourts,sportsfields • On-sitecaterers conferencing• Video andon-sitetechnicians • DedicatedConference Managers • Stateoftheartaudio-visualequipment • TheGallagherAcademyofPerformingArts • Conference spacesaccommodating 10-700+delegates • Sixpurpose-builtvenues University OfWaikato

Tainui peopleandexperiencetheuniquehospitalityafforded tokings. There’s theopportunitytobeimmersedinrichculturalheritageof and academicwritingretreats. networking evenings,team-buildingretreats, symposiums, conferences, atmosphere andrichculturalenvironment. It’s the perfectplacefor taking HaakarimataRanges,Waikato Tainui Collegeprovides aholistic Set onahillwithmajesticviewsoftheWaikato Riverandthebreath- www.waikatotainui.ac.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478245430 A: 451OldTaupiri Rd,RD1Hopuhopu Atrium Te Koowhao Pare Waikato Mangatoatoa Taamaki Main Area ROOM VENUE / Waikato TainuiCollege Theatre 200 30 40 80 - - Class- room 100 20 16 30 - - Cabaret 50 16 36 80 - - Banquet 120 50 48 - - - Rooms Sleeps Accommodation Cocktail 200 80 - - - - Board- room 55 46 12 20 16 26 25

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION && VENUESVENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 26 modern conferencemodern andeventcentre cateringforupto300 The Tea Houserestaurant, ThePavilionfunctionroom, a andTheVista, views, beautifulgardens, and tea-infusedcuisine.Venue optionsinclude Zealong Tea EstateistheNewZealand'sonlyteaestate,featuringstunning Situated inbeautifulcountrysideonlyminutesfrom Hamilton,theserene www.zealong.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478533018 A: 495Gordonton Rd,Hamilton Zealong TeaEstate www.castaways.co.nz/conferences E: [email protected] P: +6492365161 A: 685KarioitahiRd, KarioitahiBeach,Waiuku. experiences withtheWOWfactor. of budgets.Castawaysare passionateaboutproviding conference and conference room optionsforlargeorsmallgroups tosuitavariety extensive activityandentertainment menu;atranquilonsitedayspa; drive from Hamilton,itfeatures stylishonsiteaccommodation;an destinations. Setonaninspiringcoastalclifftoplocation,just90minutes Castaways ResortisoneofNewZealand’s moststunningconference www.avantidrome.co.nz E: [email protected] P: A: 15HanlinRd,Cambridge from inspirational guest speaker, two-time World Champion, Alison Shanks. packages, includingtrack‘have-a-go’sessionsandtheopportunitytohear velodrome. Talk totheteamtodayaboutAvantidrome’s popularcorporate both smallandlargegroups andtohostdinnerswithintheinfieldof truly uniquevenueforbusinessevents,givenitsabilitytoaccommodate outstanding viewsoverlookingthevelodrome. TheAvantidrome isa The Avantidrome offersone-of-a-kindconference facilitieswithits 0800 835637 Castaways Resort Avantidrome W: www.henleyhotel.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478233421 A: 151Maungatautari Road,Cambridge, contemporary design. dinners. The14guestrooms offerauniqueblendof relaxed luxuryand of parkland. The RegattaRoomisidealforproduct launchesandgala Ideal forexecutiveretreats &incentives, HenleyHotelissetwithin29acres www.hamiltonairporthotel.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478438412 A: 201AirportRd,Rukuhia,Hamilton site atHudson’s RestaurantandBar. large eventsofupto200guests.Enjoyfresh, healthyanddeliciousfoodon- There are sixflexiblespacestosuitvariedneeds,from intimatemeetingsto launch orcelebration,thispurpose-builtvenuecandeliverandwell. Whether thateventisaconference, workshoporbanquetdinner, aproduct ‒ HamiltonAirportHotelofferseverythinginoneplacefortheperfectevent. Located only15kmsfrom thecitycentre ‒yetaworld awayfrom theoffice Hamilton AirportHotel Henley Hotel CAMBRIDGE www.lakeviewlodge.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478279273 A: 2400Maungatautari Road,Cambridge Accommodating upto22guests&fully self-contained. retreats, weoffer designedpackagestosuitindividualneeds. successinhostingexecutivegroups, rewardmarkets. With &incentive events thatmaketheregion soughtafteronthe domestic&international awe-inspiring lakesideescapeiscentraltopopularvisitorattractionsand Bespoke-lux meeting,&accommodationinaprivatelakeenvironment. The www.hamiltongardens.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6479585940 A: CobhamDr, Hamilton option. Free parking.ClosetoHamiltonAirportonSH1. Pavilion includesfourversatilerooms andisapopularseminardinner pre-dinner teaorfordelegatestoenjoyduringbreaks. drinks,afternoon The award-winning themedgardens are availableforbespokeeventssuchas exhibitions, seminars,meetingsandweddingreceptions. Thesurrounding Hamilton Gardens Pavilionprovides auniquevenuefor expansivedinners, Hamilton Gardens Lakeview Lodge 27

SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITES & EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION & VENUES OUR REGION OUR TEAM 28 www.questonward.co.nzz E: [email protected] P: +6478391676 A: 43Ward St,Hamilton another workday". on heartycuisineandenjoythelittlesurprisesthatmakeyourstay"notjust team building,training,conferencing, eventsandincentives.Stayonsite,feast Airport,LaValla'sInternational countrysettingistheperfectenvironment for begins andthe"staff"becomeateam....Only30minutesfrom Auckland enjoy thenaturalenvironment. Thisiswhentheideascome,learning White Noise.....Breathe...... Smellthefresh air, listentothebirdsong, and Moveawayfrom When wetrulyfocuslearn. theHum,Buzzand and iseasywalkingtothecasino great centralcityshopping. kitchen andlaundry. Ideal foreasyaccesstothemainbarsandrestaurants, business orpleasure! apartmentenjoysairconditioning,afull Eachmodern bedroom apartmentsina fantastic centralyetquietlocation–idealfor Quest onWard islocatedinHamilton’s CBDofferingstudioandone www.lavalla.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6492368947 A: 131DominionRd,Tuakau Quest OnWard LaValla www.theverandah.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478380692 A: Rotoroa Dr, HamiltonLakeDomain, is availabletoensure eventsuccess. conference eventswithsuperbin-housecatering.Fullplanning assistance flexible facilitywithamplefreemodern, parking.It’s idealformeetingsand the CBDandtwominutesfrom . TheVerandah isa The perfectvenueatHamiltonLake,locatedjustfiveminutesfrom www.questhamilton.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478341440 A: 51LondonSt,Hamilton Complementary Gymavailableandidealforbothshortorlongstay. apartment enjoysairconditioning,well-appointedkitchensandalaundry. Studios andonetwobedroom executivesuites.Eachindividual character oftheoriginal1913construction.Spaciousrenovated Located inHamiltonCBD,Questretains thecharmand Quest HamiltonCity The Verandah

www.wintec.ac.nz/venues E: [email protected] P: +6478348800 ext8775 A: Gate3,Tristram St,Hamilton next eventnow. equipment andateamdedicatedto ensuringeventsuccess.Bookyour Venuesspaces atWintec décor, haveitall:modern fullaudio-visual separate conference venuesthatcaterforvariousfunctionsizes. The Venuesevents. LocatedincentralHamilton,Wintec incorporatesfour VenuesWintec isthehomeofAtrium–idealvenueforcorporate www.venturainns.co.nz E. [email protected] P. +6478380110 A. 23Clarence St,Hamilton fibre, 24hr reception withunbeatablefriendlyKiwihospitality. Complimentary breakfast, swimmingpool,conference room andultra-fast attractions andshopping.MixoftastefullydecoratedStudiosandSuites. Fifty room hotelincentralHamiltonclosetorestaurants, cafes, Ventura Inn&Suites Wintec Venues

® www.vilagradwines.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478252893 A: 702RukuhiaRd,Hamilton surrounded byexquisitecountrysideandviewsofMtPirongia. unique Mediterraneanstyleatmosphere. Enjoybreath takingwineryviews ensuring asmoothlyrunevent.Impress yourguestswithVilagrad's and styleforeveryoccasion,withaprofessional teamdedicatedto Waikato winerydestination. It exudesauniquesenseofhistorycharm Vilagrad isa The homeoffinewine,foodandentertainment. renowned Zealong Tea Estate Vilagrad Winery

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www.fmgstadiumwaikato.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6479585800 A: Gate 5/128 Seddon Rd, Hamilton best viewsintown. and specialevents,withrooms boastingthe Stadium Waikato is auniquevenueforfunctions The spiritualhomeforrugbyinHamilton,FMG special day. a widerangeofoptionsavailableforyour Hotel features anonsitehot spring,andhave Originally builtin1889,Okoroire HotSprings www.okohotel.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478834876 A: 18SomervilleRd, RD2,Tirau Okoroire HotSpringsHotel FMG StadiumWaikato

www.styx.co.nz E: [email protected] P: 0800461559 A: 2117ArapuniRd,Pukeatua are adjacent. accommodation. Mountainandriveractivities with shared bunkroom orprivateensuite bustle; perfectforintimateorlargegatherings Out intheStyxisawayfrom thehustleand www.lakekarapiro.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478274178 Lake Karapiro, Cambridge A: 601MaungatautariRd, ability tohost10-1000people. venue forconferences and functions.Ithasthe Sir DonRowlandsCentre is theperfectcentral Offering stunningviewsofLakeKarapiro, the Sir DonRowlandsCentre Out InTheStyx

informal mixandminglespaces. function rooms, flatfloor sports area, kitchen,and the facilitiesincludeatwo-courtarena, two Overlooking theTokoroa MemorialSportsground, www.southwaikato.govt.nz govt.nz E: Heather.Gaby@southwaikato. P: +6478851059 25 MossopRd,Tokoroa A: Tokoroa MemorialSportsground, www.parkviewmotorlodge.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6478381010 A: 450 Tristram St,Hamilton location forupto50delegates. accommodation. Thisistheidealconference conference venuewithon-site4-Starplus MotorLodgeoffersaqualityThe ParkView Park ViewMotorLodge South WaikatoSport & EventsCentre

www.stpeters.school.nz/Hire E: [email protected] P: +64 7 827 9825, +64 27 808 1933 Cambridge A: 1716CambridgeRd, and Cambridge. to theAvantidrome andcentraltobothHamilton It issetin40haofpicturesque grounds, adjacent during theschoolholidays. conference, diningandaccommodation options St Peter’s Schooloffersarangeofsporting, modern vibrant86bedproperty.modern accommodation optionstosuiteveryoneinour Lodge inCambridge,NewZealand.We offer or leisure, you’llloveyourstayatPodium Whether you’re travellingforsport,business www.podiumlodge.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6479741710 A: 20PeakeRdCambridge St Peter'sSchool Podium Lodge 31

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5-100 attendees. welcoming conference guests,cateringfor the Waikato. Tuakau Hotellooksforward to Auckland andHamilton,atthegatewayto country hotellocatedwithinonehourof The award-winning Tuakau Hotelisaboutique www.tuakauhotel.co.nz E: [email protected] P: +6492368084 A: 1-3GeorgeSt,Tuakau, Distinction Hotel Hamilton Tuakau Hotel

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