Grandview Heights, Hamilton

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25 days ago

It's showtime!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The day is finally here - BNZ Theatre's first show is tonight and we've got a souvenir liftout to celebrate the occasion.

As editor Jonathan MacKenzie puts it, this is "one of those moments that invites us to pause, look around, and recognise what a city can achieve when it … View more
The day is finally here - BNZ Theatre's first show is tonight and we've got a souvenir liftout to celebrate the occasion.

As editor Jonathan MacKenzie puts it, this is "one of those moments that invites us to pause, look around, and recognise what a city can achieve when it commits to something bigger than itself".

Read his editorial at the link below.

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25 days ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Designed for people of all abilities, including those living with disabilities, this class encourages creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making art. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, discover what you love, and … View moreDesigned for people of all abilities, including those living with disabilities, this class encourages creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making art. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, discover what you love, and develop your artistic style and art skills in a tutored class.

Come and explore, create amazing art, and meet new people. Support people are welcome.


Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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25 days ago

Homeschoolers Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking for a homeschool art class that’s fun, engaging, and hands-on? Our Homeschool Art Class is designed for young artists to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with other homeschooling families in a supportive environment.
Each week, children experiment with a variety of … View more
Looking for a homeschool art class that’s fun, engaging, and hands-on? Our Homeschool Art Class is designed for young artists to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with other homeschooling families in a supportive environment.
Each week, children experiment with a variety of materials, learn new artistic techniques, and discover fresh ways to express themselves. They develop their skills, grow their confidence, and create beautiful, original artworks along the way.


No prior experience is needed. All materials, equipment, and aprons are supplied for group classes, making it easy for your child to jump straight into the fun.

Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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25 days ago

Treasured Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Create your own treasure book in this eight-week Hamilton workshop. Choose your cover, pick your papers, and learn simple book-binding techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with pockets, textures, and space for your stories.

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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27 days ago

Learning to Draw

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover… View more
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover how to see like an artist, create depth with shading, and express mood through line and texture. These supportive beginners drawing classes helps you to build real creative confidence while exploring different materials and styles.

Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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27 days ago

Adults Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Discover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range… View moreDiscover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range of art materials. This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed - just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment. With a limit of only 8 participants, you'll enjoy a personalised experience and meet some amazing people along the way.

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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27 days ago

F-bomb gin complaint against Good George lights fuse on sales instead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An attempt to crack down on a cheekily profanity labelled Hamilton gin by booze control campaigners appears to have backfired by pushing up sales.

Hamilton-based distillery Good George’s F...ery gin came under scrutiny after the Communities Against Alcohol Harm group alleged it breached … View more
An attempt to crack down on a cheekily profanity labelled Hamilton gin by booze control campaigners appears to have backfired by pushing up sales.

Hamilton-based distillery Good George’s F...ery gin came under scrutiny after the Communities Against Alcohol Harm group alleged it breached socially responsible advertising standards.

However, the Advertising Standards Authority ruled it was more of a joke than offensive.

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28 days ago

‘He was one of a kind’: Whānau can finally farewell Aydan Brown

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

For four months, Aydan Brown’s anguished whānau wondered where he was.

On Monday they got an answer when his body was found in his ute in the Waikato River. It was minutes away from Chartwell, where Brown, 39, was last seen leaving his cousin’s birthday party in August.

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28 days ago

Well, that was quite a storm!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was a flash of light brighter than day at 2am on Friday that heralded the arrival of nature’s fury on a quiet Melville St.

And when resident Leanne Norris peered outside at a massive tree reduced to matchwood, it was clear where the lightning had found its mark.

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28 days ago

Neighbours raced out to help after double-fatal crash in Beerescourt

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A loud bang in the night woke Hamilton residents, who emerged to find the aftermath of a double-fatal crash.

There was a car through a fence and an engine on the road when Alex Henderson rushed out onto Te Rapa Road early on Friday morning.

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33 days ago

Poll: Have you been to Blue Spring recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s beautiful, it’s free, it’s blowing up on social media sites and drawing so many visitors it’s almost at breaking point, such is the popularity of Putāruru’s Blue Spring - Te Waihou Walkway.

Estimated to see about 45,000 visitors a year before it was re-opened mid last year, the … View more
It’s beautiful, it’s free, it’s blowing up on social media sites and drawing so many visitors it’s almost at breaking point, such is the popularity of Putāruru’s Blue Spring - Te Waihou Walkway.

Estimated to see about 45,000 visitors a year before it was re-opened mid last year, the spring’s popularity has exploded with tourists, particularly users of Instagram and TikTok.

Have you been to Blue Spring recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been to Blue Spring recently?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
15 votes
28 days ago

Spark Creativity with DIY Fairy Doors Using Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Fire up your kids' imaginations and get creative with Resene paints to make your own fairy doors. Find out how to create and paint your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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28 days ago

Poll: Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Waikato joins the fight against mozzies! 🦟

Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.

What do you think: Are we ready to take on … View more
Waikato joins the fight against mozzies! 🦟

Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.

What do you think: Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?

Want all the details? The Waikato Times has you covered.

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Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?
  • 67.4% Lets get to it!
    67.4% Complete
  • 18.6% I don't like our chances
    18.6% Complete
  • 14% I will wait and see ...
    14% Complete
43 votes
30 days ago

Second Huntly dog attack as dog leaps from vehicle to savage boy

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato District Council is investigating another dog attack in Huntly, this time involving a dog that jumped out of a vehicle’s window and attack a young boy.

The incident happened along Russell Rd on January 10 - the second dog attack in the north Waikato town in recent days.

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29 days ago

‘I am gutted’: All Black coach Scott Robertson sacked

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Sacked All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says he is “gutted by this outcome“.

In a statement after the shock news of his departure, Robertson said he was “incredibly proud of what this team has achieved and of the progress we have made”.

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