900 days ago

Hamilton Roller Skating Club's Artistic Skaters fundraising country DIsco

Russelle from Nawton

Put on your best Western Gear and mosey on down to the Hamilton Roller Skating Club's Western Country Roller Disco on Saturday Evening to fundraise for our Artistic Skaters
Our Fundraisers helped our skaters compete at Nationals. Two of them, Anita Cho and Tanz Podjursky who were chosen to represent New Zealand, amd compete in the Pacific Cup and Oceania' Artistic Championships in Australia earlier in the month with both bringing home medals. Our Speed fundraiser also supported Jake Duggan to compete in Brisbane and bring back a bronze medal recently .

Check out the Hamilton Roller Skating Club New Zealand's Facebook page for more

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5 days ago

Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.

The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.

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41 minutes ago

Altered Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
What You’ll Learn


- How to prepare your book
- How to create pockets, tuckspots, removable tags/cards.
- Collage and mixed media page decoration techniques using gesso, mod podge and other adhesives, acrylic paints and stamps.
- Ways to incorporate your treasures into the book.

Why Try an Altered Book Workshop?

- Relax and unwind through hands-on creativity
- Explore new art techniques in a friendly space
- Make something deeply personal and meaningful.
- Enjoy time dedicated to your creative well being

Book now at artsforhealth.co.nz

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1 hour ago

Wild weather in the Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.

While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.

We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?

Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.

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