Hamilton 2015
Zones
Outdoor Living Design Court
As you walk through the Smeg stand you will step outside into the Outdoor Living Design Court. HotSpring Spas Extravaganza is a highlight of the Outdoor Living Design Court. Not only will visitors will be wowed by the huge and diverse display of the latest spa pools and new swim spas from HotSpring Spas, one lucky person will have the opportunity to win a top-of-the-range $18,000 spa pool package. Visit the HotSpring Spas display to enter. HotSpring Spas has plenty to excite this year with…
Exhibition Lawn - Bigger than ever!
Accentuate your outdoor space The Exhibition Lawn at this year's Home Show will be bigger than ever bulging with displays. Among the plethora of creative designs and inspirational works is Handcrafted Copperworks. Reg Parkes uses his expert craftsmanship in to create timeless pieces out of copper featuring lighting, water features, planters, fireside settings, door bells and pieces made to order. Reg’s eye catching pieces are stunning as well as functional, with craftsmanship of the highest…
The Stables Cafe, Wine Bar and Brewery
With plenty of undercover seating provided by Black Dog Furniture and live entertainment in the Stables you can take a breather and enjoy some seriously good food and wine under the comfort of the big beautiful Shupepe tent. The innovative, totally unique Freeform® stretch tent, with no ropes, is taking the New Zealand marquee industry to new heights. As first-time Show Home exhibitors, wine merchants Wine2u, the retail arm of the Poulter Group, are introducing their Duck Point Wines. The…
Garden Crafts
The Craft Village area includes the working blacksmith, remodelled and restored vintage furniture, hanging sphagnum moss ball plants, fire burning rocks to adorn your outdoor entertainment area at home, gorgeous hand-printed pictures for your walls, handmade wooden signs (made to order), handmade wooden letterboxes and bird houses, amazing wooden hand carved fish, natural pure NZ wool blankets at bargain prices and some incredibly quirky bar tables. For the avid gardener there is plenty of…
Design at its Best
A conceptual home with a focus on sustainable living The leaders in New Zealand’s design industry will collaborate on this "Design at its Best" project, a New Zealand holiday home. This conceptual home will be built in the Arena Pavilion. Project-managed by Hamilton’s award-winning interior designer Paula Hassard from Rooms Design, "Design at its Best" is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing feature of this year’s Waikato Home & Garden Show. The display is intended to be stylish and…
Brooklyn Gardens & Landscape Design Awards
The premier outdoor destination at the Home Show Under the cover of a sculptural 40 metre marquee, Brooklyn Gardens - the Premier Destination - is destined to carry on the Waikato Home & Garden Show’s proud tradition of spectacular landscape displays. Visitors will be able to wander along a broad boulevard of Premier paving, past raised display and entertainment areas designed by Wild Exposure featuring South Island schist and timber. There will be a bush scene with nikaus, tropical palms…
Vilagrad
Vilagrad makes a come back at the Home Show A devastating fire at Vilagrad Winery on June 29 required over 85 firefighters and nine utilities to contain the blaze over a six hour period. And while damage to the winery and restaurant was severe, the spirit of Vilagrad has not been dampened. Not only will the renowned winery reopen on Sunday 11 October, the Nooyen family is carrying on the proud tradition of being part of the Waikato Home and Garden Show. “It wouldn't be possible to reopen in…
SMEG Stand: New and larger than ever
The Waikato Home & Garden Show’s largest exhibitor returns with the most complete presentation of SMEG and Baumatic appliances in their seven year history at the event. With everything from the latest ovens, cook-tops, fridges, rangehoods, dishwashers and even race cars, the SMEG and Baumatic stand is a must-see for those seeking inspiration, advice, or special Home Show deals. The SMEG Cooking Theatre, in association with New World, is where visitors can see the appliances brought to life,…
Space Module
2015 Take a Journey in the Space Module Innovative design on show in The Space Module at The Waikato Home& Garden Show 'Innovation' is the inspiration for the 2015 edition of The Space Module at The Waikato Home & Garden Show, an annual journey of discovery featuring the latest home interiors, furniture, colour and technology from an array of New Zealand’s top residential product and service specialists. Created by Sonya Cotter Design, The Space Module is designed to challenge…
Taranaki Zone
Just down the road, it’s time to discover Taranaki. Taranaki boasts magnificent gardens ? from small themed urban spaces to extensive gardens of significance. Our rich volcanic soils and lush landscapes have allowed gardeners to create magnificent spaces ? many of which can be experienced and enjoyed during the spring garden festivals. Heading into summer, our events calendar is brimming with activity ? from The Festival of Lights, to WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance), ASP Surf Festival,…
Floral Art
Spectacular floral displays will be created for the Home Show’s entrance Foyer by the Waikato Floral Designers club members under the creative direction of the Show’s floral art convenor Maureen Clark. Designs feature entries in an open competition of futuristic wedding flower arrangements, where members have been instructed to let their imaginations run wild! The Waikato branch of the Floral Art Society of New Zealand encourages, stimulates and promotes participation in the art of floral…
Renovation Court
Take Care of Your Most Valuable Asset at the Renovation Court The Renovation Court is located in the Arena at this year's Waikato Home & Garden Show. Come along for your free expert advice for your home renovation. Renovations are a great way to improve your biggest asset - your home. Many professional companies will show the latest products and assist home owners with every aspect of renovation projects. You can be assured of finding inspirational ideas for your home - don't forget to…
Sovrano Limoncello Eatery
Located at the north end of the Heaphy Pavilion, Sovrano Limoncello's Italian-themed restaurant is serving traditional Sicilian style arancini balls, prosciutto paninis, Italian salami platters and cheese platters at this year's show. Made from fried rice, the arancini balls come in a variety of flavours including bolognese, spinach, sausage and pesto, pumpkin and mozzarella. To complement these mouthwatering treats sangrias, Italian beers and Italian soft drinks are being served by a bevy of…
Kalex Wines & Ekhaya
Every year Kalex Wines comes all the way from Central Otago to showcase their portfolio of wines at the Home Show and give the Waikato public an opportunity to sample and buy a great range of wines including some of world's finest Central Otgao pinot noir. The quality of their wines is derived from the immaculate standards of winemaker Theo Coles, whose unique yet classical approach to winemaking yields the detailed expressions of the company's hand-picked sites. Theo’s patience and rare…
NZ Landscape Design Awards
The New Zealand Landscape Design Awards have been a hallmark of the Waikato Home & Garden Show for more than twenty years. Many successful landscape designers have launched their careers here and have gone on to become award winning designers and win awards at the Ellerslie and Chelsea Flower Shows. This year the designers comprise of seasoned and emerging designers, guaranteed to stimulate creativity and originality. Each designer will create their own garden in accordance with the theme…
Pizza and Wine Matching
Head along to the Boulevard and enjoy Mizzoni pizzas matched with a selection of wines from The Hamilton Wine and Beer Company. Take a break, enjoy a wood-fired pizza and a fine wine or boutique beer in their new spacious seating area.
The Hits Broadcasting Live
2015 The Hits Broadcasting Live at the Show The Hits team will be onsite over the four days of the Show with Blair Dowling (9am-3pm) broadcasting live. Be a part of ‘The Hits Game of Gnomes’ and you could win big, this is sure to be a highlight of your day at the Waikato Home & Garden Show Come and say hi to Blair Dowling and The Hits team at the show, win some prizes and have some fun.
Spectacular Japanese Garden
Graeme Burton and Val Glenn (husband and wife team) from Rukuhia Homestead Landscaping will once again be designing one of the feature gardens at this years Waikato Home and Garden Show. This years theme is a Japanese Garden, which will include delicate maples bursting into leaf, a water feature and entranceway to set the scene, and some amazing hand-crafted bonsai, created by Graeme. The oldest is 35yrs and extra large, which takes pride of place in their very own garden at Rukuhia. Val is…
International Food Court
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the show can be easily enjoyed in the tantalising International Food Court with a wide range of cuisines from around the world catered for, including gluten-free, dairy-free and preservative-free selections. Moroccan wraps, Mexican Burrito’s and traditional Chinese food are all on offer, as well as the new traditional Indian restaurant the Indian Host. Yum! Come to Texas Pete's and experience authentic southern BBQ including Hickory Beef & Chipotle Pulled…
Cafés & Bars
Good George Brewing and Dip It Chippery Call in to your local favourite Good George Brewing on the Exhibition Lawn to try one of their latest releases of fine ales. While you’re there order some gourmet hot chips from Dip It served with a delightful range of tasty homemade toppings and dressings. Mizzoni Pizzas and Beer Tasting Head along to the Boulevard and enjoy Mizzoni Pizzas matched with a selection of wines from The Hamilton Wine and Beer Company. Take a break; enjoy a wood-fired pizza…
Springfree Children's Zone
Kids get free entry when they come with you to the Home Show and there’s plenty to keep them entertained. The Springfree Children’s Zone adjacent to the International Food Court is in a new location earlier in the show this year and features so much fun. Head along and jump on a Springfree trampoline, experience pony rides from Ponies for Parties and have your face painted by the famous Steampunks. You can also walk on water, bounce on a castle and slide on a 3m high slide thanks to the Fun…
Gourmet Food Pavilion
Tantalise your taste buds in the Gourmet Food Pavilion This years Gourmet Food Pavilion is a foodies paradise of tastes and treats and is the only place you will be able to purchase many of these tempting, tantalising edible delights, new taste explosions, and fabulous gift ideas: Dr Feelgood pure natural ice-creams make a grand entrance this year with single ice-block sales and gorgeously packaged take-home 4-packs with a delicious range of flavours to choose from A focus on healthy foods…
My Designer Time
My Designer Time Puts You One-On-One With NZ’s Top Designers Renovating or building? This is your opportunity to register for a meaningful 30 minute one-on-one consultation with a leading Designer and get free tickets to the Waikato Home and Garden Show! NEW to The Waikato Home & Garden Show this year My Designer Time gives you free access to one of New Zealand’s award-winning designers or specialists to discuss a project thanks to ASB and Kitchen Things with support of Laminex New…
