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Munchies recently opened in the central city and they are serving up delicious food and drinks all under $10!

Join us for our annual ode to the truffle.Mat and the team will work their magic with these treasures to create an amazing 5 courses. This dinner sells out every year for good reason, so don’t miss out!

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Five courses $150 or $210 with wine matches.

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Before the arrival of metal tools, Maaori made the tools they needed for hunting, fishing, eeling, and cultivating crops from the natural resources of their environment. An important thing to do during the winter was to repair and make new tools. In these workshops, tamariki will get to create the tools of our ancestors using everyday materials, and use them to complete various fun challenges.

‍Waka challenge - Central Library
Monday 23rd June 3:30pm – 4:30pm
It is written in history that Maaori were expert navigators of the seas. We give you the opportunity to experience the great voyagers of the past….on a much smaller scale.  

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In this activity, you’re going to build your very own waka (canoe) and race against your peers, navigating the stars to get to the finish line.

These workshops are suitable for ages 8-15.

Please note children under 14 must always be accompanied by a caregiver in our libraries.

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Overr 30 classes per term, tutored by experienced artists with Fine Arts degrees and/or teaching degrees. Classes are a maximum of 8 students so you have a high quality experience.Workshops run from time to time at WSA and to book simply click on the Workshop tab to take you to any coming up.

Over 30 classes per term, tutored by experienced artists with Fine Arts degrees and/or teaching degrees. Classes are a maximum of 8 students so you have a high quality experience.Select the class you want to enrol into. The majority of the classes run for 8 weeks each term.

Children’s classes have all materials supplied. Adults classes have the first lesson’s materials supplied and then the tutor will let you know what you need to bring.

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Mānawatia a Matariki

Metro By HOYTS has an exceptional line up of films to celebrate Matariki, just in time for Whānau Matariki Celebrations

Sessions will fill up fast, so be sure to pre book your tickets through their Website or App!

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Elio - A boy named Elio finds himself transported across the galaxy and is mistaken for the intergalactic ambassador of our planet Earth.

Koka - aori elder Hamo and local delinquent Jo form an unlikely bond on a road trip. As they confront past traumas and each face their demons, their shared path becomes a journey of healing, community and reconciliation.

28 Years Later - The third film in the "28 Days Later" franchise. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory.

An amazing range of activities for your creative kids to get stuck into these school holidays.

The WSA school holiday programmes have been running for many years now. They are tutored by experienced and qualified art tutors with no more than 8 students per tutor and a maximum of 16 students in total per day.

These run from 9am to 12pm, Monday to Friday with every day having different activities for 5-12 year olds.

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Winter School Holidays = Screen-Free Fun! 
Tired of gadgets and restless kids at home? Bring them in for a cozy, creative time at our studio — it’s 100% weatherproof and 1000% fun!
We’ve had amazing little artists join us before — and they had an absolute blast!

Hand building with Clay – $40 per child. Shape, sculpt, and get messy with a lump of clay — let their imagination run wild!

Dates: 1st, 3rd,8th & 10th July 11am [Casabella Lane]

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8th July to 10th July 2025, 9am to 3pm

Create your own puppet and explore storytelling with Ifat Vanyer from AIO Puppets. 

$45 per session.

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Learn about and play taonga puuoro (traditional Maaori instruments) with dedicated practitioner Koroheke Robb.

$45 per session.

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Alison is still floating!

"What an incredible honour to be named Business Person of the Year at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards NZ.

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Celebrating 25 years in business feels especially meaningful surrounded by so much support. I'm grateful to my incredible team— their dedication, creativity, and heart make all the difference. To my former colleagues and cherished friends, your encouragement has meant more than words can say.

I've been privileged to have been chosen by our beautiful clients, letting us be part of their love story.
Here’s to continuing to do what I love in an industry that celebrates love".
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Feeling so grateful — and so lucky
Alyson 

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Join Goldsmiths Gallery Designer Jewellers as they celebrate their 25th anniversary, the week of 23^rd to 28^thJune 2025.

Goldsmiths Gallery started their journey at 426 Victoria Street, Hamilton, then moved to 441 Victoria Street, Hamilton and then moved once again to 427 Victoria Street, Hamilton, (as well as having their store at Chartwell Shopping Centre from 2014-2023). With each move came a bigger and more beautiful store.

Their exceptional workmanship has not changed over the last 25 years! While the manner of making Jewellery has changed their love for their craft has not. Their retail store is filled with stunning pieces, and they do repairs, custom CAD manufacturing, remodeling, hand-makes, all completed instore. It’s a one stop Jewellery shop.

They are incredibly grateful for the loyal customer support they have received over the past quarter-century and would love for you to celebrate with them.

Go instore and wish them a happy birthday. They will have a different surprise for you each day...including a guess the dollar value of the gold bar and go into the draw to win it!

There are also incredible specials- 15% off Gold; 20% off Diamond Rings;30% off Sterling Silver!

It's their way of saying thank you for being a part of their story. 

Whether they’re ordering a “pretty insane” amount of steak or bringing in a mechanical bull, Hamilton venues are preparing for a full-on Fieldays week.

With crowds set to descend upon Mystery Creek from Wednesday until Saturday, bars, pubs and restaurants are gearing up for an influx of customers - whether its cockies or the “logistics and sales force” that comes with them.

And it’s not the only sector affected - out-of-town High Court judges won’t be brought in during a busy week which has already prompted warnings about traffic snarl-ups.

At Furnace Steakhouse in the CBD it’s all hands on deck, with a wagyu steak at Furnace being cooked by head chef Matt Gemmell.

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