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Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever, with festival headliner Fly My Pretties and new venues across the city!

Chock-full of over 50 performances spanning all things arty, this whanau-friendly event is not to be missed.

Check out rising Singer songwriter Nadia Reid, laugh your head off with Michele A’Court, or relax to some of the finest local classical music courtesy of the NZ Opera.

With the iconic Hamilton Gardens established as the heart of the event, more venues means more art, music, comedy and theatre for all!

See you at HGAF 2020!
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More messages from your neighbours
19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think this was the right decision?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council is defending a $60,000 spend on a flood of water management PR featuring a TV personality as residents face huge rates rises.

At a time of council cash constraints, Te Radar - real name Andrew Lumsden - catches the eye on the council’s Facebook page, where he currently features in three “explainer” video clips about Hamilton’s water services.

Do you think this was the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think this was the right decision?
  • 9.1% Yes
    9.1% Complete
  • 84.8% No
    84.8% Complete
  • 6.1% Not sure
    6.1% Complete
33 votes
6 days ago

Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.

One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.

Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?

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