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Core Events Brings 'Bridge to Homegrown' Activation to Life in Hamilton

Core Events was thrilled to deliver the vibrant Bridge to Homegrown activation, transforming Claudelands Bridge into a lively hub of entertainment, food, and community celebration.Working in collaboration with H3, Hamilton City Council, and a network of local suppliers, the activation brought together a mix of experiences for people walking across the bridge to Homegrown. .One of the standout highlights was the interactive 360-degree camera experience by XO Video Booth, which gave attendees...

Equifest, New Zealand’s Largest Equine Event Announces Major Move to Hamilton

Equifest, New Zealand’s leading equine event, is preparing to deliver three days of action-packed education, shopping, competition and nighttime entertainment this October 2026, with organisers confirming a major move to Hamilton, where the event will be hosted at Claudelands Events Centre for the first time.The relocation marks a significant milestone for the national equine festival, enabling the event to grow and better serve New Zealand’s equine community through improved accessibility, ...

Equifest receives boost for 2021

Only in its second year, Equifest the festival of all thing’s equine is set to up the celebrations thanks to funding success from The Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund.Equifest is returning to the National Equestrian Centre in Taupō from 29-31 October 2021 giving the country’s equine community three days of testing competitions, dazzling entertainment and valuable education.Equifest is the only national event of its type where people come together to connect and share their passion for ...

Equifest ends on a high

Thousands of horse lovers descended upon the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo for Equifest on the weekend. The event brought together all disciplines within the equine industry for three days of equine action. The biggest prize getter of the weekend was Grand Prix and CSI-W World Cup winner Lisa Coupe who took out 1st, 2nd and 6th in Fridays Fixine for Equine 1.25 Horse Speed. The Horse 1.35 Championships went to Olympic showjumper and Taupo local Duncan McFarlane upon Be Mine NZPH with a dou...

Horse fans flock to Equifest

Horse lovers throughout the country are gathering in Taupo for New Zealand’s finest equine extravaganza, Equifest, kicking off tomorrow (Friday) at Taupo’s National Equestrian Centre until Sunday. Open November 27-29, the brand new national event celebrates all things equine; combining education, competition, shopping and nightshows. The three-day festival pulls equine experts and horse lovers together from around the country, just what the industry needs after a challenging year of distance...