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Relay for Life: 10th anniversary draws a big crowd

On March 10, 2013 By

More than 900 people attended the 10th anniversary of Relay for Life this weekend.

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Hamilton girl wins big in wearable arts competition

Hamilton girl wins big in wearable arts competition

On November 1, 2012 By

A St Andrew’s Middle School student won a wearable art fashion show in Huntly with her garment made entirely from recycled goods, beating adults and other students from the Waikato region.

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One of the featured artworks, Lonelybot by Greg Broadmore.

Sci-fi exhibition comes to town

On October 3, 2012 By

Sci-fi and fantasy exhibition White Cloud Worlds will open at Waikato Museum on November 10.

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Hamilton smoke-free policy commits to New Zealand 2025 goal

On October 1, 2012 By

The Smoke-Free Environment Policy, which takes effect immediately, shows Hamilton’s commitment to creating smoke-free public places around the city.

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Hamilton Zoo celebrates Conservation Week

On September 13, 2012 By

Zoo-goers can get up close and personal with Mahoenui giant weta during Conservation Week at Hamilton Zoo.

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Young man breakdancing at Chief Rockers event, run by Zeal Hamilton with Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Trust, which will become an annual hip hop dance competition. Photo: Supplied.

Zeal to build venue for Hamilton youth

On August 30, 2012 By

Zeal, a not-for-profit youth organisation, is to build their first venue in Hamilton. This venue will cater to events and competitions which will encourage and empower young people.

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Hamilton welcomes National country music talent

On August 13, 2012 By

The city of Hamilton welcomed a line up of impressive international and national country music talent on Saturday night.

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Greg King. Photo: Supplied

Greg King to talk at Wintec Press Club

On August 6, 2012 By

Greg King, the defence lawyer who acted for Ewen Macdonald in the Scott Guy murder trial, will discuss the controversial case at Wintec’s Press Club in Hamilton this month.

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Hamilton yachtsmen to compete in US National Yachting Championships

On August 6, 2012 By

Hamilton resident Adrian France is setting sail for San Francisco to compete in the US National Yachting Championships.

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Hamilton celebrates Chiefs win

On August 6, 2012 By

Hamiltonians were out celebrating after the Chiefs Super 15 Final win.

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From L to R: Lee Paton, Eden Ritchie and Skyla Smith all caught the bus Wednesday morning to Fieldays.

Free buses for Fieldays

On June 13, 2012 By

Did you catch the bus this morning? The NZ National Fieldays Society and Busit have put on free buses right through Fieldays.

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Rachel O'Connor, director of Refugee Services. Photo: Supplied.

Wintec students make short film centering on Hamilton’s Refugee Services

On June 12, 2012 By

A short film made by Wintec students will be shown next month at the national refugee resettlement forum in Wellington – and in refugee camps around the world.

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(left to right) Clare McDonald, Matthew Powell and Brendan West star as NZ defence force peacekeepers in Loyal. Photo supplied.

Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You inspire kiwi musical

On June 12, 2012 By

A musical featuring all New Zealand music will open in Hamilton on June 26.

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Hamilton sound technician wins Patrons Encouragement Award

On June 8, 2012 By

Hamilton sound technician Shaun Phillips has won the Musical Theatre New Zealand Patrons Encouragement Award.

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U-turn makes local MP and principal wary

On June 7, 2012 By

A local Hamilton MP and school principal have reacted warily to Education Minister Hekia Parata’s U-turn on proposed staff-pupil ratio changes.

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Councillors Maria Westphal and Dave Macpherson open Hamilton's first shared zone.

Hamilton’s first shared zone is open

On June 6, 2012 By

The first shared zone in Hamilton opened in the central city today with spectators and councillors braving wet weather.

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Rolling with the punches: Saili Tofilau (left) takes on Cairo George (right) Photo: Kerri Thomassen

War in the Waikato hosts a sell-out crowd

On May 28, 2012 By

Hamilton venue Altitude was bustling with more than 400 boxing enthusiasts for the War in the Waikato event on Saturday night.

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