Hi, I'm looking for a special place to take my partner for dinner on a
weekend break to Hamilton.  Can you help?

http://www.hamiltoncity.co.nz/dining/restaurant.htm

HI, you've probably already found the above site.  Sahara tent looks
like the "special" place and fun, or Shakespeares, that suggests that
reservations are needed.  After that ...  Might call the city tourist
office and chat up the girl on the phone to give a personal
suggestion.
+64 7 839 3580

http://www.eatout.co.nz

Hi, this new dining guide has heaps of fantastic restaurants in
Hamilton to choose from.  I would recomment Domaine or Tables on the
River to start with, but the great thing about this site is you can
see heaps of lovely photos of their food, plus full menus and even
comments from other diners are there too.

Good luck.