Friends of the Museum are putting personal collections on display to celebrate 30 years as a Waikato Museum-supporting organisation. Museum director Kate Vusoniwailala says the museum was keen on the idea of a Friends exhibition to reflect the influence they have had over the years. "Friends of the Museum has been very diligent in helping protect the cultural interests of the Waikato. As... more...

A carved Maori gateway installed at Waikato Stadium will be unveiled at a special ceremony on 3 February. The gateway is a tribute to the former Whatanoa Pa and burial site that was located partly on the ground which is now occupied by Waikato Stadium. The gateway is nearly 10 metres tall and is positioned at the top of the steps inside Gate One off Tristram Street. It is painted in Waikato ... more...

A major city project to further develop and enhance the vibrancy of Hamilton's Central Business District is underway with the first stage being consultation with the community. Hamilton City Council has identified a number of key groups that it wishes to involve in the consultation, and would equally like feedback and input from others in the community. The consultation will take the for... more...

Tickets are now available for the Vodafone Warriors versus the St George Illawarra Dragons match on Thursday 5 February at the Waikato Stadium. Stadiums management board chair Peter Bos says ticket prices are low to encourage a great crowd and show the Vodafone Warriors the kind of support they can expect if they returned. "General admission has been kept to $15 in the Brian Perry Stand, $10... more...

Re-surfacing work for the Victoria Bridge has been delayed a day and the bridge will now be closed 7-9 January. The contractor has had to source another milling machine, which is required to take the top layer off the bridge for re-surfacing, when the machine to be hired was damaged on a previous job. Pedestrians and cyclists can still use the bridge during the work.... more...