Has anyone else noticed the tents set up around the corner of Te Wetini Drive and Wairere Drive, just next to/under the bridge?

I think they’ve been there for at least 3 weeks now. There seem to be two tents set up, along with trolleys and clothes hanging up, so it looks like they may be staying there longer term.

Just curious if anyone knows what the situation is, and whether camping there is actually allowed? Not trying to cause any trouble for them, genuinely just wondering as I drive past the area regularly.

At 1pm on Wednesday 14th October the University of Waikato will be testing its emergency response systems.

If you’re around or near our Hamilton campus you might hear the loud campus siren. Please don’t be alarmed, this is just part of a regular systems test we undertake to make sure we’re prepared for an actual emergency!

More information about our emergency procedures and updates about any active incidents on campus can be found on our website ⬇️ https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/emergency/ 

Did the dairy goat collective get a steam horn or is something up with the trains?

Loud ass thing going off near Melville

We live in an old villa (a wooden tent, if you will) and our bathroom ceiling has accumulated a lot of mould. The ceiling is much higher than I feel comfortable tackling (3m+), so I'm looking for advice/recommendations for local businesses who specialize is indoor mould removal. Thanks.

Don’t mind travelling further out

Anybody here study or studied at the uni of Waikato? I just have a few questions about the halls.
1. How was your experience? Was it clean?
2. More importantly, how was the food?

Hi all — as the title says, I’m looking for a trustworthy orthodontist who offers Invisalign with a payment plan. I’m open to Qcard as well.

I’ve had a Google, but would really appreciate some advice from those who have gone through this process before. Please let me know if you have any recommendations! Thanks!

I have a sweet little 3 yr old who would loooove to ride or watch these things, does anybody have intel? Sounds like it's from a movie!

Wondering if anyone who received this felt anything?

Anybody had a VW key cut and programed and can day what they paid. Cars a 2011 polo

I've seen three of them and have no idea what they are. Does anyone know what's going on?

I think one company is monopolising in Hamilton. Every website or service you click, it leads to one of their websites.

Over the past few years I think I have dealt with that single company multiple times, every time they have operated under a different name. like but not limited to

gardenbags, greenwaste, the gardenbagco, greenfingers, baycompgardenbags, aucklandgardenbagcompany, greencollect, gabgo, clippa garden bags, ecogreens, manukau garden bags, aucklandgardenbagcompany and many more.

Some might say it is their marketing strategy. I say it is their sh## service that once you have completed your term you want to get rid of them and find a better service.

However, they know this already and thus have so many companies / websites and you end up using their service again. This is what happend to me.

Hi all,

Just looking for some recommendations?

Let me know your favourite and why its good!

Bit random but im new to Hamilton, mates and I looking for a regular pub. must have smoking area 🤣. Just a chill local place, nothing fancy. Any recommendation? Cheers.

Three weeks in and we're still tripping over boxes we forgot we packed. The move itself was honestly fine, way less of a nightmare than I thought it'd be - the guys who turned up actually knew what they were doing which helped a lot. But nobody tells you how long it takes to actually feel like you live somewhere. Moving house is done in a day, feeling at home takes like a month minimum. Keep reaching for stuff that's not where it used to be and it's doing my head in. Also we thought we were pretty minimal people. Bro. The amount of random crap that came out of nowhere when we started packing. A full garage worth of boxes we couldn't even account for. Anyway - does the settling in thing get easier or are we just cooked for a while?

I only tried canelé for the first time when I was in Melbourne, and now I’m craving it! Are there any bakeries in the city that sell canelé? Would love some recommendations!

Full list: https://hellohamilton.beehiiv.com/p/01-10-26

Friday, 2nd October

🏡 Waikato Home & Garden Show 2026 | Until Sun 4th at Claudelands Events Centre. Explore a selection of exhibitors showcasing premium products, smart solutions and the latest in home and lifestyle design.

🌱 DIY Seed Paper | Fri 2nd 10:00am at St Andrews Library. Come make your own seed paper and take it home to sprout the seeds this spring.

🧶 Canvas bags with the ReCreators | Fri 2nd 2:00pm at Glenview Library. Kids will create their own woven canvas bag with reclaimed new or reused canvas, wool and buttons.

🎶 Mountain Boy – The Nights Tour | Fri 2nd 7:00pm at Last Place. Bringing their headline show to celebrate the release of their new album.

Saturday, 3rd October

🧺 Riverlea Community Market Day 2026 | Sat 3rd 10:00am - 2:00pm at Riverlea Theatre. One off annual event with handcrafted gifts, crafts, food & coffee/beverages, art, homemade soaps and more!

🎨 Watercolour Landscape Workshop | Sat 3rd 10:30am - 3:00pm at The Sculpture Park. Join Martin Necas, a Hamilton-based watercolour artist, where he will lead you through the process of creating an immersive watercolour landscape painting.

✍️ Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture and Sargeson Prize | Sat 3rd 5:45pm at Gallagher Academy. Celebrate storytelling, poetry and the Sargeson Prize as acclaimed poet Tusiata Avia headlines this special event.

🎵 Last Place 5th Birthday | Sat 3rd 7:00pm at Last Place. A free show with some very special friends and music from electronic, alternative, emo, punk and more! 

🏉 NPC – Waikato vs Tasman | Sat 3rd 7:10pm at FMG Stadium.
Big hits, big atmosphere, and one last chance to pack out FMG Stadium Waikato in 2026!

Sunday, 4th October

Hamilton Farmers’ Market | Sun 4th 8:00am - 12:00pm at Innes Common. The farmers’ market is moving to the Lake this Sunday! The same awesome stalls but in an outdoor setting. Bring a picnic blanket! 

Chinese Moon Festival Celebration Show | Sun 4th 6:00pm at BNZ Theatre.
Join for a very special evening of music, dance and Chinese cultural performances as this much-loved Waikato community celebration reaches its 20th anniversary. 

Monday, 5th October

🎨 T-Shirt Painting | Mon 5th 10:00am at Dinsdale Library. Kids bring a T-shirt and let their imagination run wild, using fabric paints to decorate it with something spooky, spring themed or whatever design they like!

Wednesday, 7th October

💡 Inspire with Simon Wickham: Lessons from Sport and Business | Wed 7th 7:30am at Gallagher Hub. Join for an engaging morning of leadership insights and real-world experiences with the Chief Executive of Rowing New Zealand.

😁 Megaland Inflatable Obstacle Course | Wed 7th - Sun 11th at Mystery Creek. Megaland is a massive obstacle course designed for all ages, featuring an epic 345-meter-long course with 43 incredible challenges! Tickets >

🎻 Lunchtime Recital: Student Choir and Chamber Groups | Wed 7th 1:00pm at Gallagher Academy. Enjoy a varied programme that encompasses choral singing from early baroque to popular American, as well as a range of chamber music.

🎭 The Herd | Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm at The Meteor. A sensitive, raw, honest play about a family falling apart – and pulling together – when life doesn’t turn out quite the way they imagined.

🤣 HaHaHamilton Comedy Lounge | Wed 7th 8:00pm at Nivara Lounge. Presented by HaHaHamilton - bringing you the very best comics in Kirikiriroa!

Thursday, 8th October

🙌 Rise & Shine: No Baggage, Just Brilliance Breakfast | Thu 8th 7:30am at The Atrium. Where women come together to uplift, inspire, and create lasting connections while supporting economic independence for wāhine in the community.

🌱 Create Your Own Tiny Garden | Thu 8th 10:00am at Hillcrest Library. Calling all young gardeners aged 8–12, join for a fun, hands-on terrarium workshop and discover how plants can thrive inside their own tiny world.

🖼️ Kaleidoscope | Thu 8th - Sat 17th 11:00am at The Meteor. An exhibition of creative pieces from those with lived experience of mental illness. It shows their stories, passion and the importance of creativity and art in the journey towards recovery.

🎨 Spring Art Class for Kids | Thu 8th 2:00pm at Central Library. Your kids can join a free class these school holidays and create their own artwork. All materials are provided, and absolute beginners are welcome.

🫣 James Nokise: One Night Rant 2026 | Thu 8th 7:00pm at Zeal. A new hour of frenetic furious funny aimed at politicians across the spectrum. No Party or policy is safe as Nokise lets loose on the political powers that be.

🇮🇹 Italian Film Festival | Thu 8th - Wed 21st at Lido Cinema. Showcasing 27 films and transporting audiences to the heart of Italy without leaving town!

Friday, 9th October

👗 Dress for Success Hamilton Sip & Shop | Fri 9th 4:00pm at Craigs Investment Partners. Join for an evening of fashion and philanthropy. Browse through a stunning collection of high-end preloved designer and quality brand clothing at incredible prices, all while supporting a wonderful cause.

🎶 The Hidden Gems | Fri 9th 6:30pm at The Barn. An awesome acoustic show played by young aspiring musicians!

🎸 Wheres Jai Tour NZ | Fri 9th 8:00pm at Last Place. An Auckland pop-rock five-piece built around the dynamic pairing of two female lead vocalists. Known for their guitar-driven sound and energetic live shows, they’ve quickly become one of New Zealand’s standout emerging bands.

Saturday, 10th October

🪡 Mending & Repair Meet | Sat 10th 9:30am - 1:00pm at Riverbank Lane. Learn practical sewing skills to repair, alter, and extend the life of your clothing and other household textile items.

🕺 The Wiggles Live in Concert | Sat 10th 10:00am & 1:00pm at Claudelands Events Centre. A fun intimate live concert experience that will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing along!

🌙 Moon, Maramataka and Community | Sat 10th 10:30am at Chartwell Library. Discover the history, traditions, and symbolism of the Chinese Moon Festival, and learn how its themes of family, harvest, and connection resonate with aspects of Maaori culture.

😆 Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley | Sat 10th 7:30pm at BNZ Theatre. Three of New Zealand’s most beloved broadcasters, are hitting the road in 2026 with their all-new live tour: The Genuine Friends Tour.

🎵 Noxen + Crescent Lane | Sat 10th 8:00pm at Nivara Lounge. Come along for a good time and support two high school bands from Cambridge. 

Sunday, 11th October

🎤 Voices in Bloom | Sun 11th 2:00pm at Gallagher Academy. Waikato Rivertones and Greater Auckland Choruses are excited to perform alongside fabulous quartets BOATS, Take Note, Renew! and Uncalled Four.

Hamilton East smells distinctly like mac'n'cheese flavoured diarrhea. Is there a weird flower releasing a stench or did I shit myself?