Balloons over Waikato Nightglow chaos: Traffic, buses and parking fury
More than 55,000 people attended, the organisers said. While social media feedback shows many attendees seemed to enjoy…
Balloons over Waikato: The Zuru connection to the hot air balloon festival
“When we were kids, Mat built a miniature hot air balloon as part of a school science project,…
Balloons over Waikato festival: What to expect from Hamilton’s dawn lifts
On many weekend mornings, several balloons will launch together across the region. “It’s not unusual to see seven…
Uzbekistan woman dodges balloon explosion at birthday party
The video also showed a mother clutching a baby as she ran for safety, while another panicked partygoer…
Balloons Over Waikato 2026: Special shapes are Lulu the Leopard and Prickly Pete
For Randall, ballooning is more than just flight, it’s about that feeling of “being free up there”. “It…
Balloons over Waikato: Zuru Nightglow to return to university
Gow said the festival would open with Zuru Nightglow in 2026, instead of closing with it. Launching the…