Cambridge band Contrast Theory gets picked up by Wellington record label
A Cambridge singer whose first song with band Contrast Theory was picked up by a record label is working hard...
Month: July 2012
Recycled fashion in ReStyle competition on show at Founders Theatre
Project runway meets the world of wearable arts in ReStyle’s annual event in fashion, making waste beautiful. A past recycled...
School of Media Arts construction begins
Construction work has started on frontage for the Wintec School of Media Arts aimed at transforming the street view of...
Photography competition raises funds for hospice
An art and photography competition has fundraised over $1200 for Hospice Waikato. The competition was themed around “moments” and received...
Auckland children get arty for charity
The children at one Auckland early childhood centre are preparing to wear their art on their sleeves – literally. Natural...
Today is National Poetry Day, let us all be bonny and gay
New Zealand throws itself into the arms of bards today – National Poetry Day. Hamilton’s Poets Alive will host an...
Kua taurima ngā tauira mō te wiki o te reo Māori
E whakahaere ana ngā whakaritenga i te Kuratini o Waikato mō te wiki o te reo Māori. Mai te 23...
Hamilton bar Nitro in the mix for national prize
As the only bar in New Zealand dedicated to making cocktails with liquid nitrogen, Nitro is one of three finalists...
Yeah, Nah: An ode to burpies, grave diggers, bingo wings, and time ladders
Take 150 push-ups, burpies, grave diggers, tricep dips and sit-ups, add 30 laps of the room and you get a...
NZ Men’s Futsal team thrash Waikato All Stars
Waikato fans got a taste of top class futsal this week when the New Zealand Men’s Futsal Team took on...
Maori Language Week marks 25 years
This week marks the 25th anniversary for Maori Language Week, and the Te Awa shopping complex in Hamilton held a...
Student designer’s illuminated dress an Internet success
A young designer’s illuminated dress constructed from junk shop slides has gone viral on the internet, drawing widespread comments. Victoria...
Joker in the boot camp pack
As I entered the doors of boot camp, my trainer Rachel Dombroski said “We’re playing cards tonight”. Being week two,...
Young scientists turn out projects
The announcements are in and the prize winners have proudly stood by their boards on Fairfield Intermediate's Open Day. The...
Photographers shoot zoo wildlife
Wildlife photographer Trevor Penfold aims to get the conversation on conservation started by shooting animals at Hamilton Zoo. Trevor offers...
Large mural planned for city centre
The large retaining wall on Anglesea Street will soon be transformed with the backing of Hamilton City Council. The council...
Rockers amp up for the national finals
After a night of high energy on stage in the Clarence Street theatre, top spot in the regional Smokefreerockquest went...
Popular performance venue shuts its doors
A popular underground club known for promoting emerging artists has closed after four years. Owners Craig Murray and Hayden Lang...
Big loser encourages others
Slim gym bunny Jenna Marie Paki is a shadow of the woman she used to be. Diet and exercise really...