Waikato Museum bounces back from covid
Marketing executive - Annabel Henderson Morrell talks about marketing the museum during Covid and their new exhibition “Our Moon” The...
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The Body Maintenance Station
Releasing muscle tension through massage doesn’t just make you feel good, it can improve your body functionality and quality of...
Raglan harbour ‘Full of surprises’ for South African born fisherman
Raglan, a town off the coast within the Waikato Region of New Zealand’s North Island, is a fisherman’s paradise. Known for...
Are teens still falling for the Wairere Falls?
It’s common perception that teens tend to lock themselves in their rooms, scrolling through mountains of content. You don’t often...
Hospitality: a quest to rebuild the industry
Not everyone loves their job like a caffeine head loves coffee. In the past couple of years, hospitality workers have...
Thrifted opportunities in Orphan’s Aid
On a small side street in Frankton, a humble op-shop known as Orphan’s Aid is a hidden gem with plenty...
A Paw-sitive outlook during covid
Rescue service takes cats from a dark hiss-tory to a brighter fur-ture Paws4Life Cattery - Photo by Sarsha-Leah Paws4Life was...
Doggy Daycare with a difference
Just outside the small town of Gordonton, with a beautiful view of Taupiri Mountain, is a small doggy daycare centre...
The Mountain of Love
As one of the proud māunga of Aotearoa, Te Aroha, which stands above the town of the same name, is...
“Un-sung, Underpaid and Overworked”
With restrictions lifting, vaccine mandates coming to a close and borders beginning to re-open once again we may be...
Tourism CEO says sector is “still strong”
Jason Dawson samples Zealong Tea Estate's new 'Picnic in the Field'. Photo: Nancy Caiger Despite New Zealand being closed off...
Colouring their world
Clients haven’t been able to come to her – so salon owner Kristy Butler has countered lockdown by mixing hair...
Inghams drops the milk
Photo: Caitlin Holmes Food giant Inghams has bowed to public pressure and will remove dairy products from one of its...
Zoo expansion continues
Hamilton Zoo is in the middle of building a new visitor building with a cafe, toilets, gift shops - and...
Trick or Treat? or Level 3?
Waikato Costume Hire is closed during Level 3 restrictions. Photo: Ricky Lam The Halloween industry is getting no treats from...
Masking the Pollution
Residents are heeding advice to wear face masks – but thousands then litter streets with them. Disposable masks have become...
Enticing the unsure.
Image sourced from the Waikato District Health Board. The Government is adding incentives to get to its 90 per cent...
Bird Park row continues
The Hamilton City Council’s latest plan change to its Peacocke development doesn’t address the ongoing concerns held by Shaw’s Bird...
Southgate’s rally call
Paula Southgate says vaccinations are the key to bringing events back to Hamilton. Image: Paula Southgate. Hamilton Mayor is calling on...
Third Round RSP Application Started Today
New Zealand Government announced the third round of Resurgence Support Payment scheme to support local businesses. The New Zealand Government...
Dean gives students confidence
A Wintec academic had told students that despite impediments of Covid, “we would never fail you.” Wintec's R block -...
Adapting the best they can
Lauren Empson as Elsie.Photo by Benjamin Wilson. Sisters Lily and Lauren Empson are ready to tell the story of Elsie,...
Sallies count cost of dumping
The Salvation Army spends as much as $8 from every $100 taken in Hamilton Family Stores to clean up dumped...
Mature student finds great support as he works towards an IT career
When Ilaisa Bale moved from Fiji to Hamilton a couple of years ago, he didn't expect to wind up in...