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Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Tens of thousands more people visited Hamilton Gardens than city bosses expected in the last financial year, despite a new gate charge.
And it seems publicity around the charge might have even brought more people in, with fears of punters being driven away being finally composted.
Have you … View moreTens of thousands more people visited Hamilton Gardens than city bosses expected in the last financial year, despite a new gate charge.
And it seems publicity around the charge might have even brought more people in, with fears of punters being driven away being finally composted.
Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Tony Rowe had to fight to stay awake as a maize harvester pulled him deeper into its machinery.
“All I wanted to do was fall asleep,” he said.
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Join us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making … View moreJoin us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making art with others.
Find out more and enrol at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Join our community art classes and connect with others who share your interest in creativity. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can learn new skills, express yourself, and build meaningful connections through art.
Find out more and enrol at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
A dedicated van delivering medicinal cannabis directly to Waikato homes has been launched by a supplier in response to rising demand for legal cannabis products.
"We're getting so many people from the region," said Dr Waseem Alzaher, co-founder and CEO of Cannabis Clinic. "We… View moreA dedicated van delivering medicinal cannabis directly to Waikato homes has been launched by a supplier in response to rising demand for legal cannabis products.
"We're getting so many people from the region," said Dr Waseem Alzaher, co-founder and CEO of Cannabis Clinic. "We don’t want people running out of their medicines."
Have you used medicinal cannabis - or would you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
When John Parker spotted the rare white tūī, it was like a ghost emerging from the bush.
“I stood there for a number of hours, and then out of the blue, like a ghost coming out of the bush, it flew in and landed.”
Have you ever seen a white tūī? Tell us more in the comments (adding … View moreWhen John Parker spotted the rare white tūī, it was like a ghost emerging from the bush.
“I stood there for a number of hours, and then out of the blue, like a ghost coming out of the bush, it flew in and landed.”
Have you ever seen a white tūī? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An unexpected boost from the country’s national airline in the form of a big flights, sponsorship and marketing deal has given a boost to the crew behind the Hamilton Arts Festival.
While neither Air New Zealand nor the arts festival team are saying what the arrangement is worth, the annual … View moreAn unexpected boost from the country’s national airline in the form of a big flights, sponsorship and marketing deal has given a boost to the crew behind the Hamilton Arts Festival.
While neither Air New Zealand nor the arts festival team are saying what the arrangement is worth, the annual event held - mostly - at the Hamilton Gardens each February and March is set to be one of the initial beneficiaries of a new Regional Event Sponsorship programme.
Join our community art classes and connect with others who share your interest in creativity. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can learn new skills, express yourself, and build meaningful connections through art.
Find out more and enrol at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
With housing costs climbing and parking options for mobile-home dwellers disappearing, some are asking whether it’s time the city had a trailer park.
Some might not like the connotations of the term, but they can’t argue with the need.
Does Hamilton need a trailer park? Tell us your … View moreWith housing costs climbing and parking options for mobile-home dwellers disappearing, some are asking whether it’s time the city had a trailer park.
Some might not like the connotations of the term, but they can’t argue with the need.
Does Hamilton need a trailer park? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A barber says she’s “shocked” her 500-signature petition calling for a return to two hours of free parking in the CBD won’t lead to a formal city council report, even though general information on it will be passed on.
Barber on Barton owner Gini Berggren’s petition was handed over to … View moreA barber says she’s “shocked” her 500-signature petition calling for a return to two hours of free parking in the CBD won’t lead to a formal city council report, even though general information on it will be passed on.
Barber on Barton owner Gini Berggren’s petition was handed over to the council in late May by councillor Tim Macindoe, who’s campaigning for going back to two hours free.
Have you ever started a petition? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After more than three years, the Telephone Rd railway crossing is about to re-open.
Making the crossing east of Hamilton safer hasn’t been straightforward, according to those behind the project, but soon Puketaha locals won’t need to do a “lengthy detour”.
Have you been waiting for … View moreAfter more than three years, the Telephone Rd railway crossing is about to re-open.
Making the crossing east of Hamilton safer hasn’t been straightforward, according to those behind the project, but soon Puketaha locals won’t need to do a “lengthy detour”.
Have you been waiting for this road to reopen? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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