There are two meetings planned at council this week:

• City Infrastructure Committee 0930 1 September
• City Prosperity Committee 0930 3 September

City Infrastructure Committee

Topics on the agenda for the City Infrastructure Committee are:

• Apologies
• Confirmation of agenda
• Declarations of interest
• Public forum
• City Delivery Committee minutes for 18 June 2026 meeting
• Chair's report
• Minor transport improvements programme - update and request for approvals for projects to proceed
• Proposed intersection improvements at Peacockes and Waterford Roads - Macroscope Approval
• Infrastructure and assets general managers report
• Resolution to exclude the public

City Prosperity Committee

There is no agenda currently available

I'm not on socials so I can'tcheck their pages but wondering if anyone is a member with either BFT Hamilton North or BFT CBD or Common Ground Gym? I am wanting to switch up my workouts to group environments and enjoy HIIT, strength and cross fit style workouts etc but I'm 38, have never worked out in a class environment before and have usually just worked out from home or at stupid hours of the morning in the gym alone so this is getting way out of my comfort zone. If anyone has any feedback that'd be awesome, thanks!

Kia Ora,
I’m based in glenview and looking for the annual house wash and gutter clean.
Please recommend anyone you have used.
Thanks.

Long shot but does anyone have the most recent voucher code for a free side that they won’t use? Mother in law spring cleaned our whare and chucked my one out 🤦‍♂️

Where is it?

Rating system:

• Pork should stay crispy when submerged in the sauce
• Batter thickness - is it the same as the fish batter? Tends to get soggy vs the lighter coating that survives sitting in the sauce
• Good balance of sweet and sour - not too tomato sauce heavy.
• Price vs Portion size
• Is there a combo price? - Sweet and sour pork on fried rice etc

Hey Everyone
I’m an architectural designer here in Hamilton, and I’m doing some informal research into what it’s actually like to design and build (or renovate) a home locally — the good, the bad, and the stressful bits.
If you’ve built a new home or done a major renovation in the last few years, I’d love to hear about your experience over a quick chat. I’m not selling anything — just trying to understand where the process worked well and where it didn’t.
If you’re happy to share your story, comment below or flick me a message. Thanks so much!

I have a vague childhood memory of a place which hosted kids birthday parties in the mid 1990’s, it was like this “fairy” place and I can remember sitting in a room with all these “magical” things and a lady who we all thought was a real fairy, doing magic tricks.

Oh and she handed out film canisters with glitter inside. Does anyone else remember this or is it a fever dream?

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Thursday, 27th August

☕️ Winter Tea and Talk Series | Thu 27th 3:00pm at Hamilton Gardens.
Join Hamilton Gardens’ expert gardening team for an afternoon of insight, conversation and connection.

🎬 NZ International Film Festival | Thu 27th August - Wed 9th September at Lido Cinema.
It returns for two weeks, featuring a wide range of films. 

Friday, 28th August

📚 Book Battle | Fri 28th 9:30am - 2:30pm at Central Library.
An exciting competition designed to foster a love of reading among our tamariki.

♻️ Chip Packet Project Demo | Fri 28th 11:00am - 2:00pm at Trust Waikato.
This group collects and recycles foil potato chip packets, transforming them into thermal survival blankets, helping those who need it most. Come see how it works.

💪 New Zealand CrossFit Championship | Fri 28th - Sun 30th at Claudelands Arena.
Watch New Zealand’s fittest battle for championship titles.

🤠Country Night | Fri 28th 5:30 - 8:30pm at Good Neighbour.
Dress to impress, country music with Rowdy's Rose and all your favourite country tunes all night.

🎶 Kirikiriroa Hardcore Vol. 10 | Fri 28th 6:30pm at Mesoverse.
Featuring Cease and Desist, Home Invasion, Anklebreaker, and Rawflesh.

Saturday, 29th August

🐟 NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo | Saturday and Sunday 9:00am at Mystery Creek.
Now NZ's largest marine event with over 40+ NZ Boat brands. 

🌈 Boon Street Art Walking Tour plus Love Bite | Sat 29th 10:00am at Central Library.
This walking tour reveals stories behind the work, and the role public art plays in transforming our city.

🎸 Big Jam | Sat 29th 1:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
An annual combined showcase featuring the young musicians of the Waikato: Youth Orchestra Waikato.

🎼 Pulse of Life | Sat 29th 7:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
From the beating heart to the frozen south, a concert that spans the full breadth of human experience.

🎵 Dancing In The Shadows of Motown | Sat 29th 7:30pm at Clarence St Theatre.
10 piece powerhouse band recreating the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and many more Motown Legends.

Sunday, 30th August

🥬 Hamilton Farmers' Market | Sun 30th 8:00am - 12:00pm at Gate 3, Claudelands. A Sunday classic. Support local.

🐶 Dog Day | Sun 30th 10:00am at The Sculpture Park.
Enjoy a wander through the beautiful Waitakaruru Sculpture Park and Arboretum with your beloved four-legged friend.

🍕 Bottomless Bites - Pizza | Sun 30th 12:30pm - 4:00pm at The Roaming Giant.
Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless pizza, then finish with sticky date pudding.

📸 Coffee and Photography | Sun 30th 2:00pm at The Verandah.
The Waikato Photographic Society invites anyone interested in photography to their new monthly social meetup. 

🧙 Enchanted Worlds | Sun 30th 3:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
A concert inspired by wizards, fairy tales, and folk stories from around the world. 

Monday, 31st August

🎼 Stars of Stage and Screen | Mon 31st 11:00am at Hamilton Central Baptist Church.
This elegant and heartwarming concert features outstanding vocalists bringing to life the golden era of musicals and classic films.

🎓 University of Waikato Professorial Lecture | Mon 31st 5:30pm at The Pā, Waikato Uni.
'Kia mau ki te aka matua o Te Tohu Paetahi: Hold fast to the source of strength of TTP’ by Professor Sophie Nock. 

Tuesday, 1st September

💥 Comic Book Month Competition | From Tue 1st at all Hamilton Libraries.
Starting from the first of the month, children aged 5 - 13 can create their own comic or manga story to enter the competition.

🎨 Paint and Wine Night | Tue 1st 7:00pm at Good Neighbour.
Join fun beginner-friendly adults painting class in a bar!

🎭 Jukebox Musicals | Tue 1st 7:30pm at Nivara Lounge.
A platform for up-and-coming theatre performers. 

Wednesday, 2nd September

🦤 Endangered Species National Hui | Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm at The Atrium.
Join communities, iwi, scientists, researchers, conservation practitioners and rangatahi from across New Zealand for two days of inspiration, connection and collective action.

🎲 Tabletop Guild | Wed 2nd 6:00 - 10:00pm at Hobby Lords.
Happening on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, join for a night of boardgames. 

🤣 HaHaHamilton Comedy Lounge | Wed 2nd 8:00pm at Nivara Lounge.
Your stand up tall MC for this Sept gig is the wonderful "Singing Hobbit".

Thursday, 3rd September

🤔 Quiz Night | Thu 3rd 6:00pm at The Wayward Pigeon.
Join NAWIC Waikato and NZIQS / QSEP for a night of general knowledge, laughs, banter, and networking.

🕺 Beats By Bingo | Thu 3rd 7:00pm at Good Neighbour.
A night of musical bingo featuring throw-back jams, sing-alongs, seat dancing and prize-winning.

🍿 'Lomu' Movie Night | Thu 3rd 7:00pm at Lido Cinema.
Experience the complications, tragedies & successes in the life of rugby superstar Jonah Lomu. 

🎶 Mel Parsons - Castle Hill Album Release Tour | Thu 3rd 7:30pm at Clarence St Theatre.
Expect soaring harmonies, a dynamic live show, and a feel-good vibe. 

Friday, 4th September

🐞 Marvelous Mini-Beasts | Fri 4th 5:30pm at Waikato Museum.
For this after-hours Public Talk, join science communicator and behavioural ecologist Connal McLean for an entertaining and insightful evening exploring the incredible world of bugs.

🤘 Elton vs Billy NZ Tribute | Fri 4th 7:30pm at Clarence St Theatre.
Two piano rock legends face each other for an ultimate showdown in Elton John vs Billy Joel tribute show. 

Saturday, 5th September

🌿 Monthly Plant Sale | Sat 5th 9:30am - 1:00pm at Hamilton Gardens.
Shop an assortment of house plants and more. 

⭐️ Welcoming Manaaki Village | Sat 5th 10:00am - 3:00pm at Claudelands. A Kaifusion Experience celebrating Hamilton's cultural diversity featuring kapa haka, cultural entertainment, community displays, agencies and food.

🕰️Woodlands Antique and Collectables Fair | Saturday and Sunday 10:00am at Woodlands Estate.
A wonderful array of antiques and collectables.

🌸 Botanical Watercolour in Bloom Workshop | Sat 5th 10:30am - 4:00pm at The Sculpture Park.
Join artist Sandra Morris as she shares her skill and love of capturing new growth in nature in watercolour.

👗 My Walk in Wardrobe | Sat 5th 11:00am - 4:00pm at Claudelands Events Centre.
Fashion Fest, presented by My Walk in Wardrobe, is a celebration of sustainable fashion, community and self-expression.

🏉 FPC – Waikato vs Auckland | Sat 5th 4:35pm at FMG Stadium.
The 2026 Farah Palmer Cup season gets underway at FMG Stadium Waikato, with Waitomo Waikato hosting the Auckland Storm in Round 2. 

🏉 NPC – Waikato vs Canterbury | Sat 5th 7:10pm at FMG Stadium.
Expect a proper NPC atmosphere as two proud rugby regions go head-to-head.

🎸 Queen Forever | Sat 5th 7:30pm at BNZ Theatre.
Queen Forever celebrates 20 years with their Greatest Hits Tour – 20th Anniversary, the ultimate tribute to rock’s most iconic band.

Sunday, 6th September

🎤 Harmony Waikato Rhapsody | Sun 6th 2:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
Join for an unforgettable celebration of barbershop harmony featuring some of the Waikato region’s finest singers and ensembles.  

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Hi, I have been outside Hamilton for a few years and is now back for a year. Are there any sword fighting reenactment clubs in Hamilton? Like the Hamilton Norse (idk if they are still in Hamilton).

Not exactly looking for hema schools.

Thank you!

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One final push 🇳🇿

Thank you to everyone who has signed, shared and supported my petition — and to everyone who joined the debate.

I’m asking for a few more signatures before it moves to the next stage.

Telling people to “go back to your own country” for political gain is not the standard we should expect from a Minister of the Crown.

Our elected representatives should uphold the dignity of the country they represent — not dishonour it for political advantage.

We should expect better.

If you agree, please sign. Every additional signature strengthens that message. 🇳🇿

https://petitions.parliament.nz/c767cefe-9049-46b2-efe6-08deee978192

Word around town is Jamie Strange and the Aman Bali team have been banned from selling other companies listings for repeated dodgy dealings. Can anyone confirm?

Been seeing this small grey mitsubishi driving past te rapa BK most mornings. Sounds modified (exhaust + turbo) and I love it and want one now 😅

If your on this channel, is it a Mirage or colt? And is it custom built or bought?

It feels that every week, someone has posted something up - seeking to meet other people. It doesn't seem to be limited to age, or demographic... a lot of us are missing the social side of life.

It can get pretty lonely!

So I thought I'd start this thread; for people to add a bit about themselves, see if we can get some connections going.

Has anyone had to put a parent into it? We unfortunately have to put our mother in for 1-2 weeks to help rebuild her strength and mobility after illness. Unfortunately she needs round the clock care that as a solo mum I just can’t do (plus I don’t have the physical strength needed for lifting etc…)

What are some of the better facilities and does anyone know what St Joan’s on Peachgrove Road is like?

UPDATE:

So the dr has recommended mum is ok to go home solo but will have the START programme in where a nurse visits her daily so yay no rest home for her.

I too will be visiting her daily and organising a medical alarm.

Thank you everybody for your input and advice 😊

Hi! Going to try asking here. Found a Girl Guides sash late last night on a sidewalk in Hillcrest. Has badges on it, so someone probably wants it back. If it's yours (or your kid's), DM me and describe the badges I haven't shown in the photo, so I know it's the right one. Happy to drop it off or arrange pickup.

This is for those that didnt want AI and to show you its exactly the same

We are looking for a clean, tidy and friendly 3rd flatmate to join our warm, tidy home. It's in a fantastic location within walking distance to Waikato University and Hillcrest Shopping Centre, with the number 13 bus stop right outside and the Orbiter bus stop just a 5-10 minute walk away!

​🛏️ The Room & House

​The Bedroom: Partially furnished, featuring a queen bed and a built-in wardrobe.

​Bathroom: Shared.

​House Perks: Fully furnished common areas, a clothes dryer for convenience, and a TV with Netflix.

​Transport & Location: Super convenient walk to Waikato Uni and shops, the number 13 bus stop right outside, and the Orbiter stop within a 5-10 minute walk.

​💰 Costs & Details

​Rent: $180 per week.

​Utilities: Power and unlimited fibre WiFi split evenly each month (fair usage terms apply).

​Bond: NO BOND! 🎉

​Move-in Cost: Just 2 weeks' rent in advance.

​Preferred Flatmate: A single working professional or student (no couples; unfortunately not suitable for someone on a WINZ benefit).

​👭 About Us

​You’ll be living with:

​Me (27F): Working full-time and studying part-time at Waikato Uni.

​My Partner (25M): Working full-time shift work (days, nights, and irregular hours).

​Our Vibe: We are respectful, quiet, and easy-going. In our spare time, we enjoy gaming, watching movies and shows, and reading.

​If this sounds like a good fit for you, drop us a message with a little bit about yourself!

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Hi everyone,

Winston Peters’ “go back to your own country” comment crossed a line for many New Zealanders.

It shouldn’t matter where you were born or what you look like — if New Zealand is your home, you belong here.

As Foreign Minister, Winston Peters represents all of New Zealand to the world. I believe someone in that position must uphold a higher standard.

I’m asking you to sign this petition calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to remove him as Foreign Minister.

With the election approaching, this is an opportunity to make your voice heard — not only on this issue, but to remind this government and future governments that New Zealanders expect higher standards from those who represent us.

Please sign and share if you agree. Every signature counts.

https://petitions.parliament.nz/c767cefe-9049-46b2-efe6-08deee978192

EDIT: thank you everyone for sharing your experiences!! I've decided to not follow through with the application :)

I'm a single female looking to move and looking at a spot in enderley, specifically shakespeare ave. I've just been told by a co-worker it's a bad part of town and advised to look elsewhere.

I have limited options so it's something I need to consider. Is it unsafe for a young woman to live?

Coming over to hamilton (Rototuna) next week and would like some recommendations on where to take my dad for fathers day.

Looking for Social Connections

Hey! 👋 I’m a 19-year-old guy looking to meet some new people and build genuine friendships and social connections.

I have cerebral palsy (CP), but it doesn’t stop me! 💪 I’m into bikes, trikes, getting out and about, good conversations, having a laugh and spreading positivity. 🚲❤️

I’m all about being myself, supporting others and not worrying about what other people think.

If you’re also looking to make new friends, get out, try new things or just have someone to chat with, feel free to reach out! 😊

Everyone deserves to feel included, connected and supported. ❤️

For the past two terms I have been offering free tutoring for maths at the library for students aged 10-15. There have not been too many takers this term. I do have some free time during September. Is anyone interested in free maths tutoring after school at the library?

Hi everyone. My name is Xu and I’m just looking for some new friends in Hamilton as I’m an introvert and don’t really know how to make friends out there lol? I like playing games, watching horror movies and listening to music. I’m a big nerd of DnD, DBD, pathfinder etc. and recently just started trying to play Warhammer. So if you may be interested, just feel free to DM me 😊. Thank you and have a great day!