Get off your bum and join a club
DEAD SHOT: Dan Sayle playing Airsoft, a sport that involves hiding, running, stealth and accuracy. Photo supplied Two-thirds of Kiwis...
Chantel Strydom
The world of advertising and how to survive it
Thomas Dirnberger, also known as Mr Dirns, said in his presentation at Wintec’s Spark Festival that  being able to look...
A Kiwi takes Australia on a high note
One of Amber Johnson’s very first experiences with classical singing was watching her mother in the local choir. Eight-year-old Amber...
Gourmet Griller back for their fourth year
Deejays Gourmet Griller is back again at Fieldays to feed the masses. Situated on E Street between Honda and Suzuki, it is their...
Recycled tyre furniture, it’s a thing
Recycled black tyres are being made into chairs and tables to provide comfort to Fieldays goers. Retyred Furniture exhibitor Janice...
Get your face painted at Bunnings
Face painters at the Bunnings Fieldays site at F Street are used to dealing with butterflies and flower designs, but...
Newbies Bushbuck take on Fieldays
Bushbuck, a two-year-old clothing and gear company based in Christchurch, are first timers to Fieldays. Owned and operated by Timothy...
It’s all about cheese
Sue Arthur dedicated her life to cheese when a mid-life crisis struck in 1990. She wanted to open a business...
Hamilton East School stands tall in art exhibition
STANDING TALL: The redwood tree that resembles the one in the centre of the school. Photo Chantel Strydom Hamilton East...
Supermarket causes traffic concerns
A $23-million supermarket planned for one of Hamilton’s busiest roads is causing concern over traffic safety for nearby residents. Countdown's...
Wentworth pair make it into semis
WHITE-LIGHTNING & BLACK-THUNDER: from left: Shena Donald, Mia Cunningham-South and their coxswain Jackson White. Photo: Chantel Strydom Wentworth College students...
Young coxswain Jackson White makes his mark
LONEWOLF: 12-year-old Jackson White representing Wentworth College as their only coxswain: Photo Chantel Strydom Jackson White is the only coxswain...
Otago girls take on semi’s
UNITED: from left: Juliette Alm-Lequeux, coach Caitlin Buist, Karley Wilden-Palms. Photo Supplied: Caitlin Buist Juliette Alm-Lequeux and Karley Wilden-Palms are...
Deck the tents
Maadi teams take their tent decorating seriously. Waikato Independent reporters found the most decked out tents and asked a few...
Maadi a bittersweet experience for Otago two
TEAMWORK: Karley Wilden-Palms and Juliette Alm-Lequeux Photo: Supplied by coach Caitlin Buist Otago Girls High School rowers Karley Wilden-Palms and...
Rags to riches story for Wentworth College
It is a rags-to-riches story for Wentworth College rowing - but at least they have had an Olympian to help...
Westfest ’15 a night to remember
Three stages. 22 bands. One epic night. This is Westfest ’15. CHOOSE YOUR FATE: Escape the Fate lead singer Craig...
Sonic artist warps gramophone
Sonic artist Kent Macpherson is fascinated by the sounds inanimate objects produce. Using the latest technologies, he works to capture...
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...