130 years ago on September 19…
130 years ago today… Source: NZHistory.govt.nz New Zealand women were given their suffrage. Aotearoa was the first developed country to...
130 years ago today on September 7-8…
Source: National Library, Papers Past 130 years ago today… A new amendment to the Electoral Bill was put forward for...
Youth Vote students go on “What’s Your Why” podcast
As part of their Suffrage 130 campaign and Youth Vote 2023 initiative, Wintec - Te Pūkenga School of Media Arts...
Crime rising in Hamilton Central
Have you noticed our police patrolling Garden Place more often? If your answer is yes, then you aren’t imagining things. ...
The Night Was Sparkling: Taylor Swift ‘Speak Now’ release party.
Since The Eras Tour is not coming to Aotearoa New Zealand, promoters Superficial held a Taylor Swift ‘Speak Now’ release...
Welcoming Manaaki Village: Creating a welcoming community together
A fun and diverse Welcoming Manaaki Village was held at Claudelands Exhibition Hall last weekend. The event was organised and...
130 years ago today on August 30…
Note: Posted two days late. Source: National Library website, Papers Past 130 years ago today… The suffragettes celebrated a win...
Guide to Welcoming Week 2023
The Hamilton City Council is gearing up to host Welcoming Week, a vibrant annual event aimed at celebrating the rich...
Empowering democracy – a fight to be heard, a fight that’s been forgotten
Poster of Youth Vote Campaign / Photo: Ronella Felizardo Communication students in the School of Media Arts at Wintec, Te...
Waikato Mooloo beat rivals, keep home quarter finals hopes alive
The Waikato Mooloo's have defeated Chiefs rivals, the Counties Manukau Steelers at Waikato Stadium 37-15 on Sunday afternoon. The first...
Waikato women come from behind to book home semi
Waikato's Farah Palmer Cup team have come up trumps over the Wellington Pride 31-29 at Waikato Stadium on Sunday afternoon....
Seed Waikato keen to get young voters into the booths this election
With the impending election later this year, Seed Waikato have thrown their hand in support of getting more voters to...
Advice for Young Voters from Young Voters
By Tori Raine, Gabriel Bowen and Ronella Felizardo It's election year and the YWCA are keen to get young people...
Whangamatā Rugby Club get much needed upgrade
Whangamatā Rugby Club has been awarded a grant of $30,000 to assist with renovations, one of just 10 clubs nationwide...
Ramp and Versatility: A chat with Oskar Howell
Oskar Howell recently returned to Wintec-Te Pukenga as part of the Ramp Festival Graduate Panel. As a communication graduate, he...
130 Years Ago Today on August 23…
This year, Wintec Media of Arts students are working with the YWCA and Youth Vote to create a campaign which...
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...
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...