Opening hearts, minds and doors for diversity and inclusivity
A new initiative promoting cultural harmony has launched in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, and it starts with a simple cuppa. It's called...
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Kirikiriroa Hamilton Poetry Slam
Motif Poetry Slam returned to Hamilton in October bringing fresh, vibrant and energetic poetry that isn’t learnt at school. The...
Waikato students inspire at Excellence Awards
Waikato students received top honours at the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Annual Excellence Awards, held on November 2 at the Auckland...
American Idol winner Iam Tongi set to perform in Hamilton
American Idol season 21 winner Iam Tongi, is set to a play a one-off show at The Factory in Hamilton,...
Driver on morning work run more than double the legal alcohol limit
Three drivers stopped by police checkpoints in Hamilton this morning tested over the legal alcohol limit, with one driving over...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
A Test of Faith and Patience – Inside the World of Being a Missionary
By Ollie Newport Imagine leaving your home and travelling to a foreign land, having little to no connections and not...
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 |...
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...
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...
Māori health matters
Wellbeing Budget 2023 comes up shorthanded with renewed calls for free GP visits for Māori falling on deaf ears. Expert...