The Bank is hosting the Official Blues Fan Zone before the big clash against the Chiefs at FMG Stadium this Saturday.
Whether you’re a die-hard local Blues supporter or in town for the game, join them from 4PM in the Garden Bar for the ultimate pre-game party thanks to Pure Blonde.
4pm until kickoff.
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Hamilton! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going.
Drinks: No drinks are included in the ticket price, but drinks are available for purchase.
Food: A delicious menu will be available to purchase throughout the event.
What is Paintvine?
It’s a fun social painting class where our artists will run you through step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own masterpiece in a fun and relaxed bar setting. Perfect for dates, catching up with mates or for meeting new friends!
We provide all the materials you need (high-quality canvas, acrylic paint, brushes). All you need to bring is your creative spirit (or find some at the bottom of a glass). At the end of the night you will leave with your own painting ready to hang up on your wall.
Launching with a Gala event on the 27th May followed by three weeks of the very best films that France has to offer.
View Hamilton programme here.
Kiwi artist Aldous Harding today announces her 'Train on the Island' New Zealand tour dates for November. Last month, Aldous announced her first headline shows since 2023, touring across the UK and Europe. Following this tour she will bring her live show to Aotearoa, celebrating her fifth studio album, Train On The Island out on 8th May 2026.
The Train on the Island Tour kicks off in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Wednesday November 25 at the BNZ Theatre.
Tickets for Aldous Harding will be available to purchase by the General Public on Thursday May 7 at 11am.
In March this year, Aldous Harding shared a first taste of the new album in the form of the single ‘One Stop’. Premiered by Huw Stephens on his BBC 6Music radio show, ‘One Stop’ is accompanied by a Harding-fronted video directed by Michelle Henning.
In April, Aldous Harding followed up with a second release, 'Venus In The Zinnia' featuring H Hawkline, another track from the forthcoming album, Train on the Island.
The 10-track Train On The Island out on May 8, was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish (PJ Harvey, Dry Cleaning) at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where the pair recorded the New Zealander’s previous bodies of work, Party (2017), Designer (2019) and Warm Chris (2022). Joining Harding and Parish on Train On The Island were pedal steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte, harpist Mali Llywelyn, synth artist Thomas Poli, drummer Sebastian Rochford (Polar Bear) and Huw Evans (H. Hawkline) on bass, vocals, acoustic/electric guitar and organ.
Train On The Island will be available digitally and on CD, red vinyl gatefold, exclusive ‘Flying Nun Black’ vinyl gatefold, and exclusive ‘Holiday Records Copper’ vinyl gatefold [limited to 50 copies] — out on 8th May 2026 via Flying Nun Records. Pre-order / pre-save here
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley, three of New Zealand’s most beloved broadcasters, are hitting the road in 2026 with their all-new live tour: The Genuine Friends Tour.
After years of filling Aotearoa’s mornings with laughter, the iconic radio trio are stepping onto the stage for a brand-new interactive show packed with fan-favourite segments and a few cheeky surprises.
From “Fact of the Day” to “Bet I Can Guess Your Mum’s Name”, audiences can expect the same hilarious energy, unfiltered storytelling, and quick-fire chemistry that have made them household names.
Join cutie Fletch (who insists audiobooks do count as reading), part-time farmer and full-time nerd Vaughan, and your relatable, smut-loving hornbag Hayley, as they hit the road for The Genuine Friends Tour “as they are wont to do.”
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These are not generic SEO tips. You’ll learn practical, proven strategies that many New Zealand small businesses are not yet using - giving you the opportunity to build stronger visibility, improve your rankings, and compete more effectively online.
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What You'll Learn:
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You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to improve your visibility on Google, where your best opportunities are, and what steps you can take to start building sustainable search traffic for your business.
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