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Whos coming for a great day out at the Annual Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market returning in its 11th year. Stallholders not only from Hamilton & the Waikato Region but from as afar across the North Island attending.
A chance … View more6 MORE SLEEPS HAMILTON. SPREAD THE WORD, Share this Post.
Whos coming for a great day out at the Annual Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market returning in its 11th year. Stallholders not only from Hamilton & the Waikato Region but from as afar across the North Island attending.
A chance to do all your Christmas shopping from over 140+ stalls.
Enjoy our vibrant and passionate community who love bringing the magic of the festive season for us all. Bring over your family and friends for what's always a great day out.
What to Expect:
🌟 Live Music & Entertainment
🎨 Pony Rides with Unicorn Chloe and Facepainting
🎨 Kids Market Stall Zone
🎪 Over 140 Market Stalls
🍔 Delicious Food & Local Vendors from Maori Kai & Hangi etc
🥤 The Slush Truck
🎅 Special visit from the North Pole, catch Santa
🎭 A great community vibe and day out
📍 Where: Elliott Park, Hyde Ave Nawton Hamilton
📅 When: Sat 6th Dec 2025
⏰ 9am-2pm (Entertainment kicking off 10am approx)
FREE ENTRY. SUPPORTLOCAL, EATLOCAL, SHOPLOCAL
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OPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I … View moreOPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I find myself leading with Hamilton being legitimately cool in and of itself, and 100% believing it.
Are you a champion of Hamilton? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
When Carmen Sutherland lost her job because the company she worked for shut down, she never expected she would be made redundant again less than a year later.
The twenty two-year-old was left out of work when her employer, Godfreys, went into liquidation last year. But shortly after finding a … View moreWhen Carmen Sutherland lost her job because the company she worked for shut down, she never expected she would be made redundant again less than a year later.
The twenty two-year-old was left out of work when her employer, Godfreys, went into liquidation last year. But shortly after finding a new job at a furniture store, disaster struck again for Sutherland.
Many of the city's younger residents are struggling to find full-time work, faced with more people competing for a smaller number of roles.
Do you know a young person looking for a job? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There has been “chaos” in some Kmart stores across New Zealand as asbestos-wary shoppers return play sand, forcing the retail giant to close at least one store.
In Hamilton the Te Rapa store was evacuated and put into “quarantine” on Thursday and closed on Friday after sand was … View moreThere has been “chaos” in some Kmart stores across New Zealand as asbestos-wary shoppers return play sand, forcing the retail giant to close at least one store.
In Hamilton the Te Rapa store was evacuated and put into “quarantine” on Thursday and closed on Friday after sand was reportedly found in the break room.
Are you affected by the contaminated sand recalls? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Shopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. … View moreShopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. Shifting a portion of that toward small, local retailers can make a huge difference for the wider small-business economy.
Read business journalist Aimee Shaw's piece.
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Kia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future … View moreKia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future supporting tamariki in our community.
This piece is created with aroha, intention, and deep respect for our culture.
Price: $48
If you’d like to support a young local artist and bring meaningful Māori art into your home, I’d love to share my mahi with you. Ngā mihi nui!
During six years in business, Hamilton brothers Mike and Cameron Holmes have struggled though a pandemic and a recession - but now they’ve won two Master Builders House of the Year Awards.
The brothers, who own and operate Nixon Builders, have come away from the weekend’s awards ceremony … View moreDuring six years in business, Hamilton brothers Mike and Cameron Holmes have struggled though a pandemic and a recession - but now they’ve won two Master Builders House of the Year Awards.
The brothers, who own and operate Nixon Builders, have come away from the weekend’s awards ceremony with two top gongs for their bespoke Raglan retreat - the National Supreme House of the Year under $1 million and the National New Home Award for $750,000 - $1 million properties.
There’s lots to explore on the ocean floor by transforming terracotta pots into sensational sea creatures using Resene paint. Gather the kids and your Resene testpots. Find out how to make and paint your own ocean friends with these easy step by step instructions.
This iron can steam and press clothes of various materials. It is almost brand new. Great for both home and business use.
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock … View moreSenior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
… View moreHi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
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Enjoy up to 70% OFF on NZ-made beds and leading brands like Tempur, Sealy, and Slumberzone - all available in-store.
🎉 Black Friday Deals You’ll Love
Here’s what you can get this week only:
FREE Premium Pillows with selected beds
FREE Delivery on eligible purchases
FREE Size Upgrade on selected Slumberzone beds
Lowest Price Guarantee on Sealy Posturepedic
Exclusive Black Friday Combo Deals on top mattresses and bases
Whether you’re looking for better support, a size upgrade, or simply a more comfortable night’s sleep, our team is here to help.
On-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it… View moreOn-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it more cost-effective for those looking to park in the city longer every day.
Do you use all-day CBD parking? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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