Kiwi artist receives 50-year tribute
FROM THE BOOK: Ice Circle, canvas 920 x 920 mm. Photo Credit: Keshian Poi Mervyn Williams, now recognised as one...
Month: September 2014
New book celebrates leading artist
Mervyn Williams From Modernism to the Digital Age is the ninth in a series of books by Ron Sang Publications...
Conscientious election objection
It’s long been said that the youth don’t vote out of apathy but for some young people the choice to...
Driven by a challenge
TALENT: Kent MacPherson playing one of his many instruments. Kent Macpherson is a man of many talents. He's a composer,...
Confluence – bridges that come alive
Kent MacPherson recording the sounds of the Waikato River in Hamilton Kent MacPherson, an instrumentalist and composer, sonic artist, lecturer...
First-time voter throws her weight behind National
This year’s election will be 20-year-old Hamilton woman Ashley Redgate’s first time and she is adamant she is voting for...
Wintec tutor’s “experimental” solo album
SONIC ARTIST: Kent Macpherson with a copy of his newest album, “As the Ice Fell we Became Light” Local musician...
Lessons from an imperfect teacher
Kent Macpherson: sound engineer at his home studio Influenced by Salvador Dali to Miles Davis to Madonna, and with a...
Waikato journalist on OE will cast vote while in the UK
After moving to the UK from the Waikato in March, former journalist Kashka Tunstall is now living in Liverpool. LONG...
What is Hamilton?
Survey Hamilton is a multimedia exhibition about contemporary life in Hamilton and includes photographs, moving WHAT IS HAMILTON? Survey Hamilton...
Survey Hamilton reflects the city
Survey Hamilton researchers have explored new documentary practice and working on how to apply in Hamilton, New Zealand. Survey Hamilton...
Interactive exhibition popular amongst its audience
360 DEGREE EXPERIENCE: Interactive gallery proves a hit with exhibition participants. Exhibitions are a common occurrence for the Waikato Museum,...
No ballot box for George
When it comes to voting, the ignoring the ballot box is not restricted to first-time voters. Te Awamutu resident George...
Brand new Tron band takes on the nation
Hamilton band Le Strange may be just one month old, but they are ready to take on all-comers in the...
The Darlimurla letters: family legacy is precious
In 2015, New Zealand will commemorate the Bi Centennial of the sinking of the 'Lusitania' in World War 1. In honour of the...
Nicky Hager to speak to journalism students about Dirty Politics book
Nicky Hager, author of the book Dirty Politics, will speak exclusively with Wintec journalism students on Monday. The Wellington-based journalist...
Adam Lambert and Queen perform to energetic crowd in Auckland
Adam Lambert and Queen rocked to an energetic crowd as they took to the stage at Vector Arena for their...
Intermediate school kapa haka given a chance to shine
Fledgling kapa haka groups experienced the thrill of performing before a crowd of hundreds yesterday at the Inter-Intermediate Kapa Haka...
Wintec celebrates 90th anniversary
Students and staff of Wintec are collaborating to create a book celebrating the institute’s 90th anniversary. The book, named The...
Fridge debate goes online
Hamilton households were in the spotlight when Campbell Live reported on poverty in New Zealand this week. The report has...
Trelise Cooper apologises over headdress at Fashion Week
Kiwi fashion designer Trelise Cooper has apologised after causing an online outrage when she used traditional Native American headdress in...