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...
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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...
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...
Maaori Ward candidates surveyed on youth issues in Kirikiroa
Five of the eight candidates in the Hamilton City Council’s Maaori ward by-election responded to a Wintec survey. We asked...
Slow race to the polls
With just days left, only six per cent of electors on the roll have voted in Hamilton city council’s Maaori...
Tik Tok… time catches up with the news
New Zealand’s future creative leaders don’t read the news – and they rely on TikTok for what they consider to...
EU promotes source of origin labelling at Fieldays
Part of the fun of Fieldays is the opportunity to sample an array of freebies on offer. Everything from beanies...
Devil in the details
Nestled amongst the multimillion-dollar tractor companies at Fieldays is a South American burst of colour. With goods from the Andes...
Old cars and clean water: on a mission to clean up our waterways
Courtney and Tua Karalus’ display in the Sustainability Hub at Fieldays, was the result of a salvage operation. The couple,...
Youth voices sought to shape the future of agriculture in Aoteoroa
Attracting and retaining youth to the food and fibre sector is the aim for He Tatai Rangahua – Food and...
‘Share farming’ for the digital age
An Aussie company wants to jump the ditch and sell shares in New Zealand farms. Invest In Farming Co-operative (IIF)...
Cut & Paste: a tail of hair
Apparently, the best thing about getting a bad haircut is that it’s temporary, but the worst thing is that the...
“Leading with her Heart: Alex Peacock’s Role in Hamilton’s Newest Marketing Agency, fortyone”
Alex Peacock has been a creative personality since primary school. Throughout the years she’s been drawing painting or designing something...
Volunteer power – it’s the heart of Fieldays
Fieldays, held annually at Mystery Creek, brings together farmers, innovators, industry leaders, and rural enthusiasts. It’s not only the visitors...
The Race Corner Drifts into Kirikiriroa
The ambience of The Race Corner -Aysha Finlay Located snugly on Victoria Street in Kirikiriroa sits an exciting new hub...
Dress for Success: Opening doors for Women’s futures
What if you could live the Cinderella experience? But it was not for a party, it was preparing you for...