Friday, 24th July

🎹 Beethoven Unwrapped | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Gallagher Academy.
Experience the elegance, joyfulness and mischief of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in a way you’ve never heard before.

🤘 Trauma Party and The Death Spell | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Waiheke Island post-punk juggernauts and Auckland heavy-psych rock trio.

🤣 Jack Ansett | Fri 24th 7:30pm at The Meteor.
As seen on Taskmaster - bringing his show to Hamilton’s for one night only!

Saturday, 25th July

🪩 Mid-Winter Retro Fair | Sat 25th 9:00am - 2:00pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
Stall holders will have a huge range of genuine retro items for sale.

👶🏻 Waikato Baby Expo 2026 | Saturday and Sunday 9:00am at Claudelands.
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy, or your young child.

🚙 4x4 Open Day | Sat 25th 10:00am at 4x4 Zone Hamilton. Check out the latest products and upgrades for your vehicle.

🧶 Fibretron 2026 | Sat 25th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Mystery Creek.
This festival is the ultimate destination for yarn and fibre enthusiasts.

🌿 Plantathon | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Tauhara Park.
The City Council wants to increase Hamilton's vegetation to 10% by 2050!

🥘 International Kitchen for Matariki | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Rototuna Library.
Bring some tasters and fall in love with some national cuisines.

🏃 Waiwhakareke Relay | Sat 25th 12:30pm at Waiwhakareke Heritage Park.
A fun challenging afternoon of racing.

💃 West Coast Swing Workshop | Sat 25th 6:30pm at Claudelands Bowling Club.
The workshop will cover fundamentals of connection, frame, and partnering skills.

🎶 Seasonal Disorder | Sat 25th 7:00pm at Biddy Mulligans.
Dolphin Drive, Tria, Mondogreen, and Exotic Minds.

Sunday, 26th July

🏃 Sunday Run and Walk | Sun 26th 8:00am at Hayes Common.
Join for a run and walk along the river path.

🌷Waikato Orchid Show | Sun 26th 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Orchids for sale along with expert advice on growing and caring for orchids.

🐕 Dog Day | Sun 26th 10:00am - 5:00pm at The Sculpture Park.
Enjoy a wander with your beloved four-legged friend. 

🪁 Matariki Kite Day | Sun 26th 10:30am - 2:00pm at Hamilton Gardens.
Bring your whaanau to Turtle Lake Hill for a morning of kites and creativity.

Scot Hall Voice Studio Winter Vocal Showcase | Sun 26th 1:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
Join Scot Hall and his vocal students for an afternoon of beautiful singing.

🎵 Vera Ellen - Heaven Knows What Time | Sun 26th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Award-winning artist releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time.

NEXT WEEK: https://hellohamilton.beehiiv.com/p/23-07-26

Looking for something different to do in Hamilton?

Convergence is a community-run convention celebrating tabletop roleplaying games. Whether you're a veteran roleplayer or you've always wanted to try Dungeons & Dragons, there's something for everyone.

Weekend highlights include:

* Saturday morning LARP - step into your character and experience a live-action roleplaying adventure.
* full schedule of one-shot tabletop RPGs, with games for both newcomers and experienced players.
* Three multi-table experiences where several groups play simultaneously, with each table's choices influencing a larger shared story.
* Sunday's feature event: The Rise and Fall of Atlantis, a megagame where dozens of players shape the fate of a legendary civilization through diplomacy, politics, strategy, and betrayal.
* Sunday afternoon seminars covering a range of roleplaying and gaming topics.
* Meet local gamers and even some from out of town in a welcoming, inclusive community.

Whether you come with friends or on your own, you'll find games looking for players and plenty of opportunities to try something new.

If you've never experienced a LARP, a megagame, or even Dungeons & Dragons, Convergence is the perfect place to give it a go!

September 12 &13 at the Distinction Hotel, Hamilton
https://convergence.waikatorpg.co.nz/

Hi all,

We are looking to get some basic cosmetic upgrades done to our new house. Main bathroom, ensuite, laundry, adding extra workbench to an empty wall in the kitchen.

No layout changes or walls to knock down. Would keep existing plumbing locations.

Anyone used a builder recently they would recommend?

There seems to be a lot of reno companies but I'm not sure how much I can trust their reveiws.

Ideal budget about 65k

Any insights greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Not craft knifes.
I’m wanting quality, Japanese stainless steel safety razors.

Or just some generic ones. Ceebs buying online.