4th December 2025 Govt / HBT / HWTGovt proposals to limit council rates increases and abolish regional councils are creating uncertainty for regional tourism organisations.
11th September 2025 HWT / JetstarHamilton and Waikato Tourism says daily Jetstar flights between Hamilton and Christchurch mean the “mighty Waikato” will be more accessible than ever before.
25th June 2025 HWTHamilton and Waikato Tourism says a $3.75m tourism events fund set up in 2020 has generated $220m in direct economic impact for communities in the ‘Thermal Explorer’ regions of Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō and Ruapehu.
16th June 2025 Hamilton Airport / HWTInternational flights return today but Hamilton & Waikato Tourism GM Nicola Greenwell says the RTO is “scraping the bottom of the barrel” to attract Aussies.
10th October 2024 HWT / RTOŌtorohanga District Council and Waitomo District Council are stopping their contributions to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.
27th June 2024 HWTHamilton & Waikato Tourism and Hamilton City Council have launched Tiaki in Kirikiriroa to showcase local businesses and their environmental and community contributions.
21st June 2024 Digital / HWTHamilton & Waikato Tourism and Waitomo District Council have launched a virtual heritage and culture tour of Te Kūiti.
11th June 2024 HWT / RTOHamilton & Waikato Tourism says it is relieved Hamilton City Council will maintain its funding but five other councils are proceeding with cuts, meaning restructuring is likely.
10th June 2024 HWT / RTOHamilton and Waikato Tourism has managed to hold on to all of its funding from Hamilton City Council.
20th May 2024 HWTHamilton & Waikato Tourism’s chair says the RTO may not be able to keep all its staff if Hamilton City Council halves funding.
16th May 2024 HWT / RTOHamilton & Waikato Tourism chair Richard Legget says a funding cut could cost the region around $149m in revenue and put 1,000 jobs at risk.
12th April 2024 Art / Digital / HWTA new virtual tour has launched showcasing 60 bright and colourful fibreglass cows as part of a new exhibition.
