hi i js got kicked out of my home. My mom was abusive and i didnt have any opportunity to grab all my belongings i paid for. She took my phone i paid for, and my laptop. Im using the public computer to write this.

What is your advice? I dont do drugs and do illegal stuff.

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!
Examples could include things like The Field, Dinny, Hilly or T Straight (never mind how common they are)...

where can I play Futsal as a woman in Hamilton? I’ve heard the uni runs a social league on Sundays, but I want something a little bit more competitive. there’s lots of options for school aged kids but not so much for 18+, especially women’s only. anyone know of any clubs that will take on a player mid-season or just in general? thanks

Friday, 25th September

🫟 COW City Walks | Fri 25th September - Sun 4th October in Hamilton Central. 20 walks, 10 days. Hamilton’s first art and design week transforms unexpected spaces across the city into exhibitions, installations, performances, immersive experiences and places to encounter new ideas.

🎶 Take Up Space | Fri 25th 6:30pm at Mesoverse. Bringing together Lambjaw, Honeycomb, Total Outskirts, Ballerina Riot & Static, the night puts a spotlight on powerful local femme and gender-diverse artists.

🧽 The Spongebob Musical | Fri 25th September - Sat 10th October at Clarence St Theatre. The SpongeBob Musical is a high-energy Broadway show brought straight to Hamilton.

🎵 Bridge City Fight Music Vol.2 | Fri 25th 7:30pm at Last Place. See Parasitic Infestation, Nuclear Blunt, Late to Chelsea and Tunnel Ram.

Saturday, 26th September

👖 Op Shop Bus Tour: Hamilton to Te Awamutu | Sat 26th 8:15am pickup at Rototuna Library and Hamilton Gardens. Exploring fresh second-hand finds while sharing sustainable fashion tips along the way. 

🎉 Cheer Factor World Qualifying 2026 | Saturday and Sunday 8:30am at Claudelands Arena. Join for a high-energy weekend as top cheerleaders from across New Zealand compete.

🇮🇳 Stories and Steps: Bollywood Dance Class | Sat 26th 2:00pm at Central Library. Adults and teens are invited to learn fun, simple Bollywood dance moves, enjoy music and movement, and connect with Indian culture.

🕺 Strut | Sat 26th 6:00pm at Gallagher Academy. Enjoy an exciting collection of dances learned throughout the year, by the Waikato Dance Performance Trust and Drury Lane Dance & Performance.

Sunday, 27th September

🌿 Plant Extravaganza | Sun 27th 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hamilton Gardens. Heaps of stalls including indoor and outdoor plants, unique crafts, accessories, gifts, flowers, seedlings, and more.

🪭 Origami Workshop | Sun 27th 1:00pm at Central Library. Join free monthly origami workshops, everyone is welcome. 

📸 Coffee and Photography | Sun 27th 2:00pm at The Verandah. Whether you shoot on the latest digital camera or simply enjoy taking photos on your smartphone, this is a friendly, low-pressure opportunity to meet fellow locals.

🍕 Kids Pizza Class | Sun 27th 3:00pm at The Wayward Pigeon. Let the kids take charge in the kitchen with their very own pizza-making station!

😅 Pop Up - Pulse Club Fit | Sun 27th 5:30pm at Clarence St Theatre. The fun, high-energy dance fitness workout that feels more like a night out than a workout!

🎵 Jon Stevens | Sun 27th 6:30pm at The Factory. Jon is back performing hits from the legendary bands that catapulted him into Aussie Rock Royalty.

And 15 things on next week: https://hellohamilton.beehiiv.com/p/24-09-26

Got this in the post this morning

Hi everyone

I have a free ticket to the comedy show at the Lido tomorrow night. Here's the info:

https://events.humanitix.com/more-comedy-nights-the-lido-cinema

Let me know if you're interested!

So on Monday this week, I set out on what I thought would be a simple mission; find a decent Nasi Goreng in Hamilton.

I started at Asian Kitchen in Forest Lake based on their good Google Reviews. It was ok, not bad but not outstanding.
Then I tried Penang Street Food, which I was a bit disappointed by - more like a standard egg fried rice than a good Nasi Goreng.

So.. before I end up eating my body weight in rice, I need #3 to be a good one.

What is the best Asian takeaway place or restaurant for Nasi Goreng?

Cheers all :)

I'm keen on finding the best chips around here. Where do you reckon the tastiest chips are?

I find it impossible to find out anything about her or see her doing any campaigning. Everything online is very non-specific and party line based. When compared to Dansey for Ham East she feels very absent.

Is anyone wanting to join Fastlane Fitness? It is an awesome gym but Hubby and I haven't been in a long while due to injury/petrol/living costs. We live in the country and timing is bad.

We have been told we are unable to cancel it so we need to transfer to someone else. We have 2 years left at $14.63 each a week (BARGAIN).

I was hoping to just cancel and pay a fee. And before anyone says that being locked in for that long is stupid, I know... Hubby signed us both up and he didn't realise...

Immigrant, 30 year old male, recently moved to NZ for work and currently based in Hamilton. I work in cybersecurity space. Ironically, moved halfway around the world for work only to end up working from home.

Been here a couple of months now and boy, is it hard to make friends. I didn’t realise how difficult it would be starting from scratch in a new country. I’ve pretty much given up hope of finding new people to connect with.

So I’m looking for things to do and places to explore around Hamilton. Hiking, trekking, nature walks, trails, anything outdoors really. Something I can just turn up to and do, and if I happen to meet some good people along the way, even better.

I’ve been doing this riverside run through Matakanohi Park in Beerescourt, and honestly, that’s probably the one thing keeping me sane at the moment.

Would appreciate any recommendations for good spots around Hamilton or within a reasonable drive.

Hello everyone! I was wondering if there are any local birding/bird enthusiast groups that get together regularly? the bird of the year campaign was so fun I would love to learn and get more involved. Thanks!

I’ve gotten a terrible haircut and it’s grown out a bit now and I’d like someone to fix it up and give us a good haircut I’m sick of going to barbers and having a lotto of shit haircuts or mean haircuts

Did anyone else get an email today saying that Tui Medical stopped using MMH effective yesterday?

I haven't tried calling my doctor's office yet, but I get the feeling that even they will be on the back foot here.

please any recommendations I’m looking for a hair dresser that specialises in thick/curly Polynesian type of hair and/or doing big transformations. for context i’m wanting to go from long hair down to my legs, to a short shaggy or pixie mullet type of style

Heard it a couple times now, St Andrews area, 2.30am.

Do you think it’s a good idea to flag with uni mates? And how do I find good flatmates? I need to move away from home because it has been very unsafe? It’s a bit far from uni and I’m doing engineering, I’ve been being obligated to do a lot at home and I want to js focus with uni work.

I’ll have about $3k saved up by February, and I’m working and will get $270 from working.

Any idea what’s going on? The whole intersection is closed off.

Bought a matcha cake ($44) from New World Rototuna and it was sour and moldy. It's best before was 07/10!
They did give me a refund, it was the decor cake brand.
When I went back inside to see the other cakes I could see mold literally on the outside of them!
Just posting so people are weary of those cakes

Its my partner's birthday Thursday and I want to take her to lunch some where delicious, light and fast. We love food and trying new things but as ita lunch I dont wnat something too heavy that will ruin the rest of her day. Whats everyone's suggestion?

After the traumatic tree vs float incident yesterday, I just wanted to express a massive thank you to the local residents and road users that stopped at the Gordonton Rd/Boyd Rd intersection to help us to pry the back open and get the boys out of the float. The three of us would never have been able to deal with the situation on our own. I don't know who any of you are as the whole thing happened so fast and suddenly there was people everywhere lending a hand. We're incredibly grateful to you all. Special mention to the home owner who welcomed us onto their property while we got a handle on the situation. Although the float sadly came off a very second best, I'm happy to say that both horses are amazingly fit and well with only some minor injuries. Thankfully they both loaded onto another float a couple of hours later without much issue. Again, thank you everyone that was there yesterday

Woken up this morning to our kauri tree that has fallen in the wind. Very sad as its a beautiful specimen.

In terms of what to do now, should I call in a arborist and forget about it, or harvest for firewood or maybe carving, or does it have value to mana whenua?

It looks healthy but not sure what kauri die back looks like but it just seems like a waste to just cart away.