‘Mesmerising’ Celtic Illusion show features kiwi talent
Celtic Illusion is an Irish dance and illusion show developed by Anthony Street (Lord of the Dance). As part of...
Playbox’s latest show well-crafted, with excellent performances
Show: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Presented by: Hamilton Playbox Venue: Riverlea Theatre Dates: October 12-26, 2024 Many people...
A week of celebration for Hamilton Fijian community
Fijians residing in Hamilton live a long way from their home country, but they continue to stay strong in their...
PNG Independence celebration, brings Pacific community together in Hamilton
The small Papua New Guinea (PNG) community in Aotearoa, celebrated the 49th Independence Day in Hamilton last month, bringing the...
Tuvalu’s ‘kiwi’ rugby team turns 25
A team formed to promote rugby for people from Tuvalu is about to celebrate a quarter of a century of...
Waikato’s first Teuila festival celebrates the colour and culture of Samoa
A festival celebrating Samoan culture, was held for the first time in the Mighty Waikato on September 7. The festival...
Kiwi artist shares her talent: with lyrics to inspire
Music, often viewed as a form of entertainment, serves a profound ability to inspire and resonate with people on a...
Wintec students partner with Western Community Centre on a brand refresh
By Monique Kelly and Lisette Elisala A Wintec student project is underway to raise awareness of the services provided by...
Waitomo tour excites Wintec International students
Besides classes and studying, students need to be reminded that there's also fun and relaxation to be had. Tuvaluan scholarship...
‘Love Letters’ delivers for Matamata Dramatic Society
What: Love Letters Presented By: Matamata Dramatic Society Where: Matamata Little Theatre Dates: 8-15September Tickets: www.mds.org.nz R. A Gurney’s 1988...
Blessings seek support through collaboration
A social media movement called #hiddenblessings has been leaving a cash ‘blessing’ of $50 in locations around the country. The...
Low ticket sales threaten to end the student ball
Photo: wintec.ac.nz/student-ball A social dance put together by the Wintec Accommodation Services team for Wintec students has been cancelled after...
Sci fi, romance, self-help and ‘a bit of elephant’
A group of 22 authors shared their latest work at the Hamilton Book Month ‘Author’s Showcase’ on Saturday August 31...
Bookstore bustles with community sleuths
Event: The Bookshop Detectives Live! When: August 22 2024Hosts: Gareth Ward & Louise Ward - Poppies HamiltonFunders: Penguin Books Poppies...
Celebrating Samoa in Waikato
A small taste of Samoa is coming to Waikato in September. The annual Teuila festival celebrates all aspects of Samoan...
Trade Aid shifts online
Since June 2024, much loved ethical retailer, Trade Aid has been steadily moving its retail operation online and closing stores....
From author to audience, memoir panel showcases personal stories in Aotearoa
Hamilton Book Month goers got the opportunity to be inspired by some of New Zealand’s renowned writers at the Memoir...
New musical showcases Hamilton’s “hottest young talent”
A new musical that's been a 'word of mouth' hit on Broadway and West End, is opening in Hamilton this...
Books, beers, banter and British pubs: The Hamilton Book Month Pub Quiz is BACK!
A year ago, I entered a team in the annual Hamilton Book Month Literary Pub Quiz. We came last, with...
Wintec back on brand with new photo shoots
The Wintec marketing team has embarked on a strategy to rebuild Wintec's brand following the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga. Wintec...
Big names from the literary world hit Hamilton for book month
Over the past two weeks Hamilton Book Month festival goers have been treated to a series of free events with...
Solve a mystery with The Bookshop Detectives (Live!)
Former police officers turned authors in a fascinating twist. If you’re a fan of intriguing mysteries, quirky characters, and the...
New play from local writer cleverly explores memory and loss
Show: On Travelling Backwards to Punish Ourselves as Ghosts Presented by: One Question Theatre Where: The Meteor Theatre When 8-10...
Volunteer finds purpose after life took a turn
When Nicola Amos lost her husband six years ago, she stepped off the career path and found purpose through volunteer...