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Let’s Meet the Players! 5 minutes with World Darts Contender Peter Wright

The World Series of Darts is coming to Hamilton and bringing with it the sports breath of fresh ‘hair’, Scotsman Peter ‘The Snakebite’ Wright. He’s the world #4 and one of the most loved players on tour due to his ever-changing colourful mohawk, extravagant clothing and showmanship; although he is naturally shy when away from the oche.

Claudelands to be renamed the Casey Kopua Arena to commemorate her retirement

Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena will be renamed the Casey Kopua Arena on 12 May, as a tribute to the veteran netballer’s long career with the Splice Construction Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.

Van Gerwen Headlines Competitors at NZ Darts Masters

WORLD DARTS CHAMPION Michael van Gerwen will return to New Zealand in August after being confirmed alongside Kiwi ace Cody Harris in the early competitors for the NZ Darts Masters.

National Remembrance Service to be livestreamed at Claudelands

The National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch terrorism attack, to be held this Friday, will be livestreamed at Claudelands Arena.

FRONTM3N - The voices of The Hollies, 10cc and The Sweet

FRONTM3N - Peter Howarth, Mick Wilson and Pete Lincoln – the voices of three of the world’s best-loved bands The Hollies, 10cc and The Sweet today announce a tour of New Zealand this November.

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2020 spreads to Hamilton's Claudelands Events Centre

Waikato hipsters your time has come, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is coming to Hamilton's Claudelands Event Centre in March 2020.

Urzila Carlson announces Token African tour

Multi award-winning South African-Kiwi URZILA CARLSON today announces her brand-new show, Token African, will tour New Zealand this year - including a stop at Claudelands' Heaphy Room.

Five-time world champ added to Hamilton darts line-up

High-profile darts players Raymond Van Barneveld and James Wade will compete in the PDC World Series of Darts event Hamilton in August after being confirmed alongside four further qualifiers from Australia and New Zealand.

Bullseye! Claudelands lands international darts event

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

Paw Patrol LIVE! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Announces New Zealand Tour

X Barks the Spot in an all-­new live show based on PAW Patrol, the number-­one hit preschool series

SKY CITY Breakers to play Regular Season Match in Hamilton

The SKYCITY Breakers will play their first Australian NBL regular season game in Hamilton Friday 21 December at Claudelands Arena!

7 Days Live is returning to Hamilton

New Zealand's most popular ever TV comedy show, 7 Days, is coming back to Claudelands for a live event this December!

Claudelands first NZ venue to utilise new ticket scanner technology

It was a ‘New Zealand first’ for Claudelands Arena last night, with the Hamilton venue introducing new scanner technology at the WBOP Magic v Mystics ANZ Premiership netball game.

Bill Bailey announces Hamilton show

UK funnyman Bill Bailey is bringing his Earl of Whimsy tour to Claudelands this September!

Foreigner to play one NZ orchestral show

Legendary rock band Foreigner will return to New Zealand this November to perform one of their newly envisaged orchestral concerts at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena on Thursday 1st November.