The Waikato Regional Theatre is tipped to dramatically change the central city with a host of other multimillion-dollar projects on the cards. The soon-to-be-built Waikato Regional Theatre is inspiring bold plans to dramatically reimagine downtown Hamilton. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate​ said the world-class, 1300-seat theatre complex, has energised efforts to transform Hamilton into a great river city. MARK TAYLOR/Stuff Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate outside the site of the planned Waikato Regional Theatre. Vanessa Williams,​ general manager of the Hamilton Central Business Association, said the regional theatre will attract businesses to the CBD, as well as apartment developments.

Source: Stuff February 08, 2021 16:00 UTC