2025 GALA DINNER ATTENDEE INFORMATION
The 2025 Waikato Business Awards Gala Dinner, supported by Fosters, is the biggest night on the Waikato business calendar!
Hosted by MC Duncan Garner
Celebrate and recognise Waikato’s leading businesses
Formal three course dinner – beverages included
Networking with the region’s top business leaders
This page covers everything you need to know to make the most of your evening!
Date: Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
Dress Code: Formal / Black Tie
ATTENDEE DISCOUNTS
FORMAL WEAR
Take advantage of special offers from our local suppliers
20% OFF any available dress rental for Friday 21 November at Renting with SB.
Present this code instore: WAIKATOXRWSB
$145+GST for a jacket, suit, pants and tie/bow tie for Friday 21 November at Dorset Suit Hire.
Mention Waikato Business Awards
ACCOMMODATION
10% off rate of the day at Novotel & ibis Tainui Hamilton. Book here.
EVENT TIMINGS
Doors Open: 5.30pm
Guest arrival, networking, canapes and drinks: 5.30pm – 6.15pm
Formalities begin: 6.30pm
Awards presentations begin: 7.00pm
Dinner service: Approx. 7.40pm
Awards presentations continue: 8.20pm
Dessert: Approx. 9.10pm
Final awards: 9.30pm
Formalities conclude: Approx. 10.15pm
Evening Concludes: Approx. 11.00pm
PARKING
Onsite parking is available in Gate 1 off Heaphy Terrace. Spaces are limited, so please allow extra time on arrival. Additional parking is available on street, with clear signage directing you on the night.
SEATING INFORMATION
Guests will be seated at allocated tables. Table allocations will be sent to the representative who purchased the event tickets. It is advised you make yourself aware your table number before arriving at the event.
A seating plan will be displayed on arrival and Waikato Chamber staff will be available to assist.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
A guest information form will be sent to the representative who purchased the event tickets. Please contact them ASAP if you have a dietary requirements and they will let us know.
For all other event queries please contact:
Rebecca Aston
Events and Marketing Manager
027 423 4277
rebecca.aston@waikatochamber.co.nz