Local creative career programme gets a boost
A mentoring programme for creatives has been given additional support from the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of...
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Honouring 130 years of women’s suffrage
The 130th anniversary of women's suffrage is almost upon us, and it’s important we all think about our vote. The...
FIFA Women’s World Cup brings colour to Hamilton’s CBD
The Women’s World Cup has ended in Hamilton after a fierce matchup between Argentina and Sweden at FMG Stadium on...
Life of a FIFA Volunteer in Waikato
Being a FIFA volunteer has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Hearing the cheers of people from different parts of...
Basketball: Tall Blacks World Cup side could “make some waves”
Opinion: After a couple of warm-up games, coach Pero Cameron and assistant coaches Michael Fitchett, Zico Coronel and Aaron Young...
FIFA WWC: Volunteering fueling the passion of football fans
Over the past month, the FIFA Women’s World Cup was brought to Hamilton as many fans from around the globe...
Everything is Awesome at The Hamilton Brick Show
The Hamilton Brick show has returned for another spectacular year, showcasing a range of intricate LEGO builds with varying themes...
Hāngī happiness kicks off RAMP Festival
The annual RAMP Festival kicked off at the city campus of Wintec Te-Pūkenga last Tuesday morning. The festival, hosted by...
Fixtures and Pictures Workshop: For the future of art
A workshop to teach the skills of picture framing was held as part of Ramp Festival , hosted by Wintec – Te Pūkenga. The workshop...
Shane Cotton and Anthony Byrt: Art and ancestry in Te Tai Tokerau
Esteemed contemporary artist Shane Cotton and award-winning author and journalist, Anthony Byrt were in Hamilton last week as part of...
Musicians get a DIY lesson to build their own guitar pedal
Lora Thompson, Audio Head of Department at SAE in Auckland, ran a guitar pedal building workshop last week as a...
A Helping Hand through Teaching
An event to handover sets of resources to support new speakers of English, was celebrated last week at Discovery Christian...
Waikato women continue unbeaten season against rival
Waikato had an "absolute slugfest" in Hamilton over the weekend in week 4 of the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership division,...
“The 12th player” – football fans drum up support
Football could be described as simply 22 players chasing a ball around a pitch. But the real spectacle can often...
Darts stars mingle with fans in Hamilton
Some of the biggest stars in international darts mingled and played a friendly competition with fans at the Hamilton Workingmen's...
Missing Mahia te Mahi: “We’re too busy doing the work”
Wintec | Te Pūkenga journalism student Sarah Morcom spoke to Hollie Tawhiao about the Kirikiriroa visual art community, and doing...
Call to embrace hemp
The New Zealand Hemp Industries Association aims to support the development and growth of New Zealand’s hemp industry. Wintec |...
The Football Grind Doesn’t Stop
“Come on Rachel, get it!” Completely locked into her game, number 15 doesn’t hear a single supporters’ cheer as she...
Alpacas bring joy to hard-working students
Two alpacas were spotted hanging out on the Village Green at the University of Waikato today. Wintec | Te Pūkenga...
Kirikiriroa artist brings Samoan culture to No. 8 Wire National Art Award
Teuila Fatupaito was chosen as a finalist for the 2023 Fieldays No. 8 Wire National Art Award. Her piece was...
Ra Keelen: “I’ve been stereotyped so many times it’s not funny”
Ra Keelen is a Māori musician from Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Wintec | Te Pūkenga journalism student Sarah Morcom spoke to him...
Creepy Cryptids: Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2023
The Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest is fast approaching, and stallholders are excited to showcase their work. Wintec | Te Pūkenga Journalism...
Muslim women’s conference set to draw a crowd
National Coordinator for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand, Allyn “Aliya” Danzeisen believes it's almost time to pass on...
Back to the 80s Future: A fantastic night of retro sounds
Reviewed by: Ronella Felizardo Neon-World-Order: The Promised 80s Future at Last Place, Kirikiriroa Hamilton Neon World Order was billed as...