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Looking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork … View moreLooking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork while learning fresh techniques alongside fellow artists.
🖌️ Classes run 9:30–11:30am
🗓️ Starting from Monday 28 April
Join our morning art classes here: artsforhealth.co.nz
Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View moreExclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Your journey culminates with two nights in tropical Darwin, including a breathtaking Charles Darwin sunset cruise — the perfect finale to your outback exploration.
With all flights, taxes and transfers taken care of, this seamlessly curated holiday is the ultimate way to discover Australia in unrivalled style and comfort.
Hamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.
With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking … View moreHamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.
With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking the regional airport runway.What do you think of this mural?
What do you think of this mural? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton music fans are glad the city’s not being “left out” any more now it’s announced Homegrown will return to Waikato in 2026.
Next year’s festival will be held at Claudelands Oval, after 18 years of being based in Wellington.
Do you think Hamilton has missed out on big concerts… View moreHamilton music fans are glad the city’s not being “left out” any more now it’s announced Homegrown will return to Waikato in 2026.
Next year’s festival will be held at Claudelands Oval, after 18 years of being based in Wellington.
Do you think Hamilton has missed out on big concerts in the past? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A feisty Hillcrest resident is demanding action after she was bowled by a car, albeit slowly, while walking on a footpath.
Betty Clough was walking along Masters Ave, when she was bumped by a car driving out of the Hillcrest Healthcare parking lot. The carpark is one way in and one way out.
… View moreA feisty Hillcrest resident is demanding action after she was bowled by a car, albeit slowly, while walking on a footpath.
Betty Clough was walking along Masters Ave, when she was bumped by a car driving out of the Hillcrest Healthcare parking lot. The carpark is one way in and one way out.
Have you had any dangerous driveway incidents? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse … View moreFRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse before 30 June 2025 and you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year.*
*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs apply.
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Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View moreDon't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!
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A group fighting to end discrimination against home schooled students competing in secondary schools sports have launched a nation-wide appeal and will soon take their petition to parliament.
After two top young mountain bikers were denied their medals at recent secondary schools competitions, … View moreA group fighting to end discrimination against home schooled students competing in secondary schools sports have launched a nation-wide appeal and will soon take their petition to parliament.
After two top young mountain bikers were denied their medals at recent secondary schools competitions, the Home Educators Student Sports Association (HESSA) is asking for a rule change.
Do you support the petition? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A motocross accident and a mission to walk again are part of the story behind a new Hamilton gym for people with disabilities.
The gym is run by NextStep New Zealand co-owners Casey Brady and Aaron Balsom, who brought it in from the United States.
Do you know someone who'd be interested … View moreA motocross accident and a mission to walk again are part of the story behind a new Hamilton gym for people with disabilities.
The gym is run by NextStep New Zealand co-owners Casey Brady and Aaron Balsom, who brought it in from the United States.
Do you know someone who'd be interested in this? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Legal steps are ramping up to fight an appeal by state housing agency Kāinga Ora over designated historic heritage areas (HHAs) in Hamilton.
The Guardians of Claudelands group has quickly raised $10,000 to help argue against Kāinga Ora’s appeal to the Environment Court, which seeks to reduce… View moreLegal steps are ramping up to fight an appeal by state housing agency Kāinga Ora over designated historic heritage areas (HHAs) in Hamilton.
The Guardians of Claudelands group has quickly raised $10,000 to help argue against Kāinga Ora’s appeal to the Environment Court, which seeks to reduce the size of the Claudelands HHA under the city council’s Plan Change 9 (PC9).
Are you following the to and fro over a proposed heritage area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A $50 to $60 million investment is set to reshape Paeroa’s landscape, turning the town’s former racecourse into a multi-use community precinct.
It’s a “legacy project” for entrepreneur and Wright Family Foundation founder Wayne Wright, who’s spearheading development at the former … View moreA $50 to $60 million investment is set to reshape Paeroa’s landscape, turning the town’s former racecourse into a multi-use community precinct.
It’s a “legacy project” for entrepreneur and Wright Family Foundation founder Wayne Wright, who’s spearheading development at the former home of the Paeroa Racing Club, bought three years ago.
Would you buy a place here? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Wellington’s loss is Hamilton’s gain as the Homegrown music festival is set to return to its roots - with the Waikato “the clear choice” in the battle to host the iconic Kiwi music extravaganza.
Festival co-director Andrew Tuck ended months of speculation by confirming on Tuesday morning… View moreWellington’s loss is Hamilton’s gain as the Homegrown music festival is set to return to its roots - with the Waikato “the clear choice” in the battle to host the iconic Kiwi music extravaganza.
Festival co-director Andrew Tuck ended months of speculation by confirming on Tuesday morning that after 18 years of calling the capital home, Homegrown would be returning to Waikato.
What do you reckon about this news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
For two decades, Kirsty Lyall has been snapping shots of other people’s dogs - all for the love of a lick and a pat.
The 54-year-old and her trusty Pentax camera are often found at Hamilton’s Days Park on Saturdays, capturing pooches racing up and down from the beach and burning off some … View moreFor two decades, Kirsty Lyall has been snapping shots of other people’s dogs - all for the love of a lick and a pat.
The 54-year-old and her trusty Pentax camera are often found at Hamilton’s Days Park on Saturdays, capturing pooches racing up and down from the beach and burning off some energy.
Have you come across Kirsty and her camera at the dog park? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
In a galaxy not so far away - Hamilton, to be precise - lightsabers clashed with lively reels as the worlds of Star Wars and Celtic folk dance collided on May the Fourth.
The event, hosted by Dance Folkus, saw seven or eight youngsters arrive in full galactic regalia: a yellow R2-D2, a baby Luke… View moreIn a galaxy not so far away - Hamilton, to be precise - lightsabers clashed with lively reels as the worlds of Star Wars and Celtic folk dance collided on May the Fourth.
The event, hosted by Dance Folkus, saw seven or eight youngsters arrive in full galactic regalia: a yellow R2-D2, a baby Luke Skywalker, Baby Yoda props, and more, some clad in pleated plaid.
Have you ever been to a ceilidh? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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