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When the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.
Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its … View moreWhen the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.
Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its holistic approach to education, which encourages students to try things out and become successful all-rounders. The second largest school in the city, with 1800 students and 79 ethnicities, its goal is “to educate and develop young people of whom our community will be proud”.
Brian Winter enjoyed his schooling experience there and is involved with the Hillcrest High School Alumni and Community Society, which has now established a philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato – the Hillcrest High School Future Fund.
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Hamilton Airport announced in September last year that it was going international again.
But the story itself, which was shrouded in secrecy during 15 months of negotiation, nearly came undone thanks to Kermit the dog, a 13-month-old black labrador.
Have you ever accidentally let the cat out … View moreHamilton Airport announced in September last year that it was going international again.
But the story itself, which was shrouded in secrecy during 15 months of negotiation, nearly came undone thanks to Kermit the dog, a 13-month-old black labrador.
Have you ever accidentally let the cat out of the bag? Tell about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.
The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme… View moreA Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.
The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme continue to leave a sour taste for students and become a political fishbone stuck in the throat of the coalition government.
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You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a … View moreThis week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...
Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!
You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a recommendation for a great business. Whatever you like!
We'll email the winner on Friday to let them know they have won. Good luck, Neighbours.
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The battle of the towns is on over which one will attract music festival Homegrown to a new venue.
After 18 years the festival has bid farewell to its home on the Wellington waterfront. Those who have put their hand up to host include Hamilton, New Plymouth, Dunedin and Rotorua.
There's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
… View moreThere's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
Make it Raw brand Spiced Apple and Buckwheat Grawnola
Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets
Products recalled:
Anko glass flip pickle jar sold at Kmart
LABKA extension cord sold at Panda Mart
Panda Mart table lamps - various types
Young Original baby sleep suit sold at Warehouse
Beacon Marine 12v adaptor
Petzi Newton European harness
Husqvarna & GasGas Motorcycles with Braktec brake system
Line7 velcro inflatable life jacket
Yamaha G29 & UMX golf car
Igloo rolling cooler/chilly bin
Peach Primer sold at Panda Mart
Chistmas beaded bauble sold at Farmers
Spirit of Equinox Herbal Magick Infused Spell Candles
We hope this was helpful!
Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson has called on consistency from Super Rugby Pacific match officials, admitting he was miffed there was no punishment for the broken nose he suffered against the Crusaders last month.
The All Blacks loose forward’s start to the season has been disjointed, quite … View moreChiefs captain Luke Jacobson has called on consistency from Super Rugby Pacific match officials, admitting he was miffed there was no punishment for the broken nose he suffered against the Crusaders last month.
The All Blacks loose forward’s start to the season has been disjointed, quite literally, after an incident early in the round-two contest put him on the sideline for a fortnight and then duly had him feeling the pinch in his return against the Blues last weekend.
Another piece of Hamilton’s architectural past is getting a sleek, modern facelift, courtesy of developer Matt Stark.
This time, the property visionary is breathing new life into a 1960s-era building and turning it into a contemporary office for dairy giant Fonterra.
Have you been watching … View moreAnother piece of Hamilton’s architectural past is getting a sleek, modern facelift, courtesy of developer Matt Stark.
This time, the property visionary is breathing new life into a 1960s-era building and turning it into a contemporary office for dairy giant Fonterra.
Have you been watching the changes at this old DHB building?
Families and management of a major Hamilton city marae are in mourning after its wharenui was all but destroyed in an overnight blaze.
The meeting house at Hui Te Rangiora Marae in Clarence St, known as Tu Waerae, was opened in November 1974 by the first Māori Queen, Te Atairangikaahu.
Three organisations dedicated to improving the lives of the region’s residents - Creative Waikato, Sport Waikato and Community Waikato - are formally backing Hamilton’s new theatre.
And it is a case of “the three Waikatos” backing the theatre in a very literal fashion, with the names of … View moreThree organisations dedicated to improving the lives of the region’s residents - Creative Waikato, Sport Waikato and Community Waikato - are formally backing Hamilton’s new theatre.
And it is a case of “the three Waikatos” backing the theatre in a very literal fashion, with the names of the three community trusts soon to be adorning a plaque attached to three chairs in the 1300-seat facility.
Do you know anyone who's 'taken a seat' in the theatre? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A city eatery says it’s struggling to stay afloat as hospitality businesses push on after one of industry’s hardest years.
Customers in the CBD are spending less and struggle with parking, cafes and restaurants say. There are also “up and down” customer numbers and street sleepers making… View moreA city eatery says it’s struggling to stay afloat as hospitality businesses push on after one of industry’s hardest years.
Customers in the CBD are spending less and struggle with parking, cafes and restaurants say. There are also “up and down” customer numbers and street sleepers making the CBD feel unsafe.
Have you been eating out less? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s in the running to host the Homegrown music festival, but first it has to see off rivals New Plymouth, Rotorua and Dunedin.
In the wake of the last Homegrown to be staged at Wellington’s waterfront, festival organiser Andrew Tuck told the Waikato Times that moving the event to … View moreHamilton’s in the running to host the Homegrown music festival, but first it has to see off rivals New Plymouth, Rotorua and Dunedin.
In the wake of the last Homegrown to be staged at Wellington’s waterfront, festival organiser Andrew Tuck told the Waikato Times that moving the event to Hamilton, or somewhere else within Waikato, is “definitely possible”.
A coffee could soon cost as much as $8 a cup if bean prices continue to climb, say local coffee dealers.
Cafe owners say they’re watching the prices closely and if they continue to rise they’ll soon have to follow suit.
Would you pay $8 for a coffee? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View moreA coffee could soon cost as much as $8 a cup if bean prices continue to climb, say local coffee dealers.
Cafe owners say they’re watching the prices closely and if they continue to rise they’ll soon have to follow suit.
Would you pay $8 for a coffee? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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