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The search is on for a new city-centre ‘guardian’ to be the eyes and ears of Hamilton City Council.
The guardian would provide a visible presence and carry out caretaker type small tasks such as collecting litter, wiping seats and bins, removing bird droppings, sweeping debris and reporting … View moreThe search is on for a new city-centre ‘guardian’ to be the eyes and ears of Hamilton City Council.
The guardian would provide a visible presence and carry out caretaker type small tasks such as collecting litter, wiping seats and bins, removing bird droppings, sweeping debris and reporting damaged infrastructure.
After netting over $4million from its visitor attractions this summer, Hamilton City Council is eyeing hiking the entrance fee for its top-earner, Hamilton Gardens.
In the last six months Hamilton Gardens was the stand-out in city-owned attractions, raking in $2.59m.
Do you think the Hamilton… View moreAfter netting over $4million from its visitor attractions this summer, Hamilton City Council is eyeing hiking the entrance fee for its top-earner, Hamilton Gardens.
In the last six months Hamilton Gardens was the stand-out in city-owned attractions, raking in $2.59m.
Do you think the Hamilton Gardens entry fee should increase? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Join us Mondays, 20 April – 22 June, 12:30–2pm, for 8 hands-on sessions with Jennifer Park. Kids will explore different materials, learn new techniques, and create their own original artworks in a supportive, fun environment.
All materials are provided – no experience needed!
Book your … View moreJoin us Mondays, 20 April – 22 June, 12:30–2pm, for 8 hands-on sessions with Jennifer Park. Kids will explore different materials, learn new techniques, and create their own original artworks in a supportive, fun environment.
All materials are provided – no experience needed!
Book your child’s spot today at artsforhealth.co.nz
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Join us these school holidays for a magical art session at Unicorn Art Club! Kids will learn how to sketch horses and unicorns step by step, then paint their own colourful unicorn artwork to take home.
This fun 90-minute workshop encourages creativity, builds drawing skills, and gives young … View moreJoin us these school holidays for a magical art session at Unicorn Art Club! Kids will learn how to sketch horses and unicorns step by step, then paint their own colourful unicorn artwork to take home.
This fun 90-minute workshop encourages creativity, builds drawing skills, and gives young artists the chance to create something they’re proud of in a relaxed, supportive class.
Dates & Ages
✨ 7 April: 5–7 years
✨ 14 April: 8–12 years
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Cost: $25 per child
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book to secure a place at artsforhealth.co.nz
Hey New Zealand! Don't forget that Daylight Saving ends tonight (the first Sunday in April) when 3.00am becomes 2.00am. So don't forget to set your clocks back an hour and catch up on some much-needed sleep! Enjoy the weekend!
✏️ Beginners Drawing Workshop for Adults 🎨
Always wanted to learn to draw? Join us Fridays, 24 April – 12 June, 12:30–2pm, for 8 fun, beginner-friendly sessions with Jennifer Park.
Learn to sketch, shade, and bring your ideas to life using pencil, charcoal, graphite & oil … View more✏️ Beginners Drawing Workshop for Adults 🎨
Always wanted to learn to draw? Join us Fridays, 24 April – 12 June, 12:30–2pm, for 8 fun, beginner-friendly sessions with Jennifer Park.
Learn to sketch, shade, and bring your ideas to life using pencil, charcoal, graphite & oil pastels. Build skills, confidence, and take home your own artworks!
Spaces are limited – book your spot today at artsforhealth.co.nz
#artsforhealthartclasses #art #artclasses #waikato #painting #nz #learning #howto #arttutorials #drawing
I've got freedom from eating and thinking about food
From an early age I knew I was different with food. I only have one sibling, a brother, and we were brought up just the same, but I could tell I was very different from him with food.
When we were given lollies, I would eat mine … View moreI've got freedom from eating and thinking about food
From an early age I knew I was different with food. I only have one sibling, a brother, and we were brought up just the same, but I could tell I was very different from him with food.
When we were given lollies, I would eat mine straight away. He would put his in his bedroom drawer and make them last, until eventually they would drive me crazy and I would have to eat them too!
Calling all changemakers!
Are you passionate about creating a positive impact on Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2026 - 2027 term!
Calling in content creators to plug Waikato’s tourism offerings seems to have paid off, with an annual target for views smashed within six months.
Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s marketing, media and digital output reached 32.6 million people, according to a six-month financial year report … View moreCalling in content creators to plug Waikato’s tourism offerings seems to have paid off, with an annual target for views smashed within six months.
Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s marketing, media and digital output reached 32.6 million people, according to a six-month financial year report presented to Waipā District Council.
Work starts next Tuesday on a major safety upgrade at a notorious accident hotspot - the intersection of Ulster St and Maeroa Rd.
The $1.3 million upgrade will see the installation of new traffic signals and signalised pedestrian crossings on the northern and western arms of the intersection, … View moreWork starts next Tuesday on a major safety upgrade at a notorious accident hotspot - the intersection of Ulster St and Maeroa Rd.
The $1.3 million upgrade will see the installation of new traffic signals and signalised pedestrian crossings on the northern and western arms of the intersection, Hamilton City Council said in a statement.
What do you think about these changes in Maeroa? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A long-running legal back-and-forth over attempts to set up a new bottle store in Te Kauwhata looks to have found a “pretty clear’’ winner.
Two years ago, the Waikato Waikato District Licensing Committee declined an application from TK Spirits to establish a new Bottle-O on Main Rd, Te … View moreA long-running legal back-and-forth over attempts to set up a new bottle store in Te Kauwhata looks to have found a “pretty clear’’ winner.
Two years ago, the Waikato Waikato District Licensing Committee declined an application from TK Spirits to establish a new Bottle-O on Main Rd, Te Kauwhata.
Proposals to return a greater share of mining royalties to the regions mined have been welcomed by Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams as “simply common sense”.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters recently announced the campaign policy that would see, if implemented, half of any royalties gained … View moreProposals to return a greater share of mining royalties to the regions mined have been welcomed by Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams as “simply common sense”.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters recently announced the campaign policy that would see, if implemented, half of any royalties gained from mining to be directly returned to the region from which it came.
Do you think more mining royalties should be returned to the regions being mined? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After 40 years serving motorists, family-owned Mobil Karāpiro service station has closed to make way for the Cambridge-Piarere Expressway.
The station’s last day was on Tuesday. When the Waikato Times visited around noon, 91 octane fuel and diesel had sold out and the site was being fenced … View moreAfter 40 years serving motorists, family-owned Mobil Karāpiro service station has closed to make way for the Cambridge-Piarere Expressway.
The station’s last day was on Tuesday. When the Waikato Times visited around noon, 91 octane fuel and diesel had sold out and the site was being fenced off.
For almost two decades, Coromandel Oyster Company co-owner Anne Louden has been offering freshly farmed oysters from a seaside store on the main route into Coromandel town.
Louden says she and her husband John bought the business in February 2007. At any given time, there are about 40,000 … View moreFor almost two decades, Coromandel Oyster Company co-owner Anne Louden has been offering freshly farmed oysters from a seaside store on the main route into Coromandel town.
Louden says she and her husband John bought the business in February 2007. At any given time, there are about 40,000 Pacific oysters on their main farm.
The Karapiro lodge where numerous celebrities and billionaires have stayed over the years has hit the market.
Lake Karapiro Lodge has some of the best views of the river around and a star-studded history that owners Jan and Colin Pauling will be sad to part with. But they are ready to pass the … View moreThe Karapiro lodge where numerous celebrities and billionaires have stayed over the years has hit the market.
Lake Karapiro Lodge has some of the best views of the river around and a star-studded history that owners Jan and Colin Pauling will be sad to part with. But they are ready to pass the lodge on, whether that’s to someone looking for a unique home or a business opportunity.
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