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Join us and enjoy the magic of Hot Air Ballooning, where balloons and pilots from around NZ and the World take to the Waikato Skies.<\/p>\n
Whether you join us at Innes Common to be amazed by the ZURU Nightglow or just pop outside in your jarmies each morning to wave as our balloons float by, this event is for you.<\/p>\n
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<\/h4>\nzuru nightglow…<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t miss Hamiltons biggest night out \u2013 The ZURU Nightglow.\u00a0 4 hours of live entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides and foodies, culminating in the spectacular balloon glow and the Skycity Hamilton fireworks extravaganza!<\/p>\n
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