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16 days ago

Arts Festival set to beat $11.1 million mark in 2026

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An economic “hero event” is expected to deliver another multi-million-dollar boost to Hamilton early next year, continuing its steep upward trajectory.

The last Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa, held annually each February and March, provided a record $11.1 million cash injection to the local economy.

With the line-up for the coming festival now revealed, festival director Geoff Turkington said the figure was on track to be reached again — and then some.

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21 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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8 hours ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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1 day ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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