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Bring your tamariki along to celebrate Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day) at the Hamilton Gardens.

This beloved free, whaanau-friendly event is part of Matariki Ki Waikato 2025, a month-long celebration of unity, remembrance, and renewal.

Date: 13 July 2025
Time: 10.30am till 2pm
Location: Hillside Lawn, Gate 1, Hamilton Gardens

Manu tukutuku Kite Day 2025

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Looking across the garden beds towards the fountain in the Italian Renaissance Garden at Hamilton Gardens

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