Waikato Costume Hire

23/07/2024

I’m excited to announce a new initiative thanks to my good friend at Write On for the Arts for the idea!
What’s trending at Waikato Costume Hire this week?
So to kick it off, the trending party theme this week is “Red Heads”. Who would you choose the dress up as? ❤️

10/07/2024

Our CEO (Canine Executive Officer) Frankie turns 1 year old today! 🎈🎉🎈
Come on into the shop today to wish him a Happy Birthday. And while you are in store, check out our huge range of costumes available to hire.

26/06/2024

✨ We will be closed tomorrow to have some wonderful family time for Matariki. ✨
We will be open again on Saturday 10am - 2pm!

03/06/2024

These Princes and Princesses are all geared up for the Enchanted Entertainment Quizney event this coming weekend. Do you need something to wear? Come on in and this Fairy Godmother will fit you out.

03/05/2024

May the Fourth be with you! ✨

30/04/2024

🎉One year ago we became the proud owners of this business! 🎉
Thank you to our loyal customers and followers. Here’s to many more years to come! 🥂

11/04/2024

Only 2 more days until OPENING NIGHT! Our cast look absolutely stunning in their costumes, all thanks to the incredible work of Tracey and her team at Waikato Costume Hire. Trust us, you do NOT want to miss this show! Book your tickets today before it's too late ⭐️⭐️

https://nz.patronbase.com/_TheMeteor/Productions/CHAP/Performances

📸: Dana Foley Photography Nz

02/04/2024

Here at Waikato Costume Hire, we are supporting and celebrating Pride this month! 🌈🌟🌈

26/03/2024

We will be open this Saturday 10am - 2pm
Wishing you all a very Happy and Safe Easter Weekend.
🐰🐰🐰

11/03/2024

Top of the Morning to ya! St Patricks day is this coming Sunday, 17th March. Having an event, just feel like dressing green? Come on in and check out our range of St Patricks themed costumes!

03/03/2024

We have the great pleasure to introduce our new CEO (Canine Executive Officer), Frankie! Some of you have already met him, but if you haven't been in for a while, come on in and say hello to Frankie and checkout a few changes that have been made in the shop also.
Got an event coming up? Why not make it a dress up affair! I am always willing to help with even the strangest of requests, lol.

02/03/2024

Spoilers!

19/02/2024

Imagine this amazing choreography with my costumes! It’s going to be epic. Don’t miss out on seeing this production!

09/02/2024

Super proud to be working on costumes for this production!

Tickets are now on sale for our enchanting production that'll whisk you away to the golden age of cinema! Don't miss your chance, book your tickets today to experience the magic of Chaplin: The Musical, brought to you by Deller Productions! 🎩🎟

Ticket Link: https://nz.patronbase.com/_TheMeteor/Productions/CHAP/Performances

01/02/2024

15/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone!
I am back into full swing here at Waikato Costume Hire and am looking forward to the year ahead.
Having a party soon? Why not make it a dress up party! I am always happy to help you and your guests. Make life fun, dress up!

13/01/2024

It’s another stunning day 🌞 so come on out to Woodlands in Gordonton today between 10am - 1pm and check out this cool Market! Come say hi to Frankie at the Blakatz stall!

21/12/2023

Amended Holiday Hours 🎄🎅💝🌤

12/12/2023

I had the pleasure, as this years sponsor for the Awkward Family Photos, of attending the VIP preview of Trees at the Meteor. Wow! There are some amazing works of art. You need to go and check it out for yourselves and stay for a coffee or hot chocolate and have your photo taken!

Trees at The Meteor is BACK and celebrating its 16th birthday! The most iconic Christmas event in the Waikato returns from the 13th – 21st December for another year of Christmas tree-ties. From Kirikiriroa to Kiwiana, The Meteor will transform into a forest full of DIY native and creative trees fr...

18/10/2023

👻☠️🦹🏼‍♀️🧛🏻🧙🏼‍♂️👺All Hallows Eve is just around the corner! 👻☠️🦹🏼‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️🧛🏻👺 Please check out our website for some great Costume ideas! Also have a 👀 at our range of contact lenses and face paint to complete your look.

04/10/2023

Looking for ideas for my next window display, Breast Cancer Awareness Month or Halloween? My loyal followers will decide.

05/09/2023

We are feeling a little BLUE this month at Waikato Costume Hire, but it’s all for a good cause! We are supporting Blue September NZ (https://fundraise.prostate.org.nz/event/blueseptember) to help raise awareness and funds. Are you having a BLUE DO? Come on in and hire something BLUE, mention you have seen this post and I will donate $5 of your hire to Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ! We also have a donation box on the counter if you wanted to call in a pop a few coins into.

28/08/2023

I had a great long weekend away!
Normal hours have resumed this week.
Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 6pm, Wednesday & Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.
I look forward to seeing you for your costume requirements 🥸

21/08/2023

Looking for an exquisite gown ladies or elegant attire for the gentleman? Do come along and see me at your convenience. 🌸🍒🌸

https://www.blossfest.com/Event/Booking?utm_source=Event&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=CherryblossomFestival2023&v=p

15/08/2023

Have a listen to this and find out a little more about the new owners of Waikato Costume Hire and why we decided to purchase this wonderful local business.

TTT turns 150 episodes old today 🥳

Tune into Free FM at 5pm TONIGHT as we celebrate with the return of inaugural show guest Yvonne from Write On for the Arts and welcome first-time guest Tracey from Waikato Costume Hire on for a good old behind the scenes theatre chat!

You can access the show 👇
📻 89.0 FM Waikato-wide
📱 streamed via the accessmedia.nz app and TuneIn (https://tunein.com/radio/Free-FM-890-Independent-Community-Media-s176514/)
👉via your Amazon Alexa using the 'free fm 89' Alexa skill
👉via your Google Home device

14/08/2023

We are very proud to be a major sponsor for this fun show!

✨ We are proud to have such an awesome sponsor for our leading lady Elle Woods! ✨

Waikato Costume Hire is one of our awesome sponsors of Legally Blonde the Musical at Morrinsville Theatre. Go and grab your pink, early 2000's outfit from them and join us for a spectacular show on stage from 13 - 21 October. 👗👚👠

https://www.waikatocostumehire.co.nz/

To sponsor the show, a specific character or band member, email us at [email protected] 🎭