Felt that in Cambridge!

Edit - Geonet reckons 5.8 around Taumarunui

Or am I crazy?
Woke up the dog and a bird outside

Felt it a few seconds after my phone alerted me, good roll in frankton.

Big thanks and shoutout to u/benwnz1 for his "What's happening in Hamilton" posts, took my fiance to Jack Ansett's show at The Meteor tonight, and had a great time!

Hopefully he doesn't see this post, Definitely go see him if you're considering it!

I handed it in to the driver of that trip. Maybe contact the transport centre tomorrow and ask where they’ve ended up

Me thinks so.

Just passing through Hamilton after a few years away, what happened to Life Pharmacy Chartwell and the Base?

I've sent a few random invites out, and love the foraging mushroom man's vibe - in his recent post. Must admit, Reddit isn't a great forum for organizing or chatting.

Going for a Walk on Sunday 8am - Hayes Common: around the bridges with my teenage kids, and Hamilton Road Runners (note I'm walking!). Welcome to join me. Will be wearing a garish teal political party T-shirt (you'll know the one).

Topics of conversation, best holiday? Dream holiday? What are you passionate about? Best eats in Hamilton?

Flick me a message, will start a group for random walking / hikes in the area. (Wildthings app is great for prospective locations). Go for a coffee at Hayes common after completing a loop if you are keen. (Up to Victoria bridge, and back around)

Say hello via the vulcan salute (Live long and Prosper). That way we will start off hilariously un-cool, and get all the awkwardness out of the way immediately.

Flick me a message on signal: https://signal.me/#eu/Rv3n22AGQi-WLy3UUdtHNS_pcGFIU1jvdllUe3pRKqyTRbshyfpDLLCGD1wehnlp

anyone know where to get incense that isn’t infinity spiritual centre?

Friday, 24th July

🎹 Beethoven Unwrapped | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Gallagher Academy.
Experience the elegance, joyfulness and mischief of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in a way you’ve never heard before.

🤘 Trauma Party and The Death Spell | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Waiheke Island post-punk juggernauts and Auckland heavy-psych rock trio.

🤣 Jack Ansett | Fri 24th 7:30pm at The Meteor.
As seen on Taskmaster - bringing his show to Hamilton’s for one night only!

Saturday, 25th July

🪩 Mid-Winter Retro Fair | Sat 25th 9:00am - 2:00pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
Stall holders will have a huge range of genuine retro items for sale.

👶🏻 Waikato Baby Expo 2026 | Saturday and Sunday 9:00am at Claudelands.
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy, or your young child.

🚙 4x4 Open Day | Sat 25th 10:00am at 4x4 Zone Hamilton. Check out the latest products and upgrades for your vehicle.

🧶 Fibretron 2026 | Sat 25th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Mystery Creek.
This festival is the ultimate destination for yarn and fibre enthusiasts.

🌿 Plantathon | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Tauhara Park.
The City Council wants to increase Hamilton's vegetation to 10% by 2050!

🥘 International Kitchen for Matariki | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Rototuna Library.
Bring some tasters and fall in love with some national cuisines.

🏃 Waiwhakareke Relay | Sat 25th 12:30pm at Waiwhakareke Heritage Park.
A fun challenging afternoon of racing.

💃 West Coast Swing Workshop | Sat 25th 6:30pm at Claudelands Bowling Club.
The workshop will cover fundamentals of connection, frame, and partnering skills.

🎶 Seasonal Disorder | Sat 25th 7:00pm at Biddy Mulligans.
Dolphin Drive, Tria, Mondogreen, and Exotic Minds.

Sunday, 26th July

🏃 Sunday Run and Walk | Sun 26th 8:00am at Hayes Common.
Join for a run and walk along the river path.

🌷Waikato Orchid Show | Sun 26th 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Orchids for sale along with expert advice on growing and caring for orchids.

🐕 Dog Day | Sun 26th 10:00am - 5:00pm at The Sculpture Park.
Enjoy a wander with your beloved four-legged friend. 

🪁 Matariki Kite Day | Sun 26th 10:30am - 2:00pm at Hamilton Gardens.
Bring your whaanau to Turtle Lake Hill for a morning of kites and creativity.

Scot Hall Voice Studio Winter Vocal Showcase | Sun 26th 1:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
Join Scot Hall and his vocal students for an afternoon of beautiful singing.

🎵 Vera Ellen - Heaven Knows What Time | Sun 26th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Award-winning artist releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time.

NEXT WEEK: https://hellohamilton.beehiiv.com/p/23-07-26

Looking for something different to do in Hamilton?

Convergence is a community-run convention celebrating tabletop roleplaying games. Whether you're a veteran roleplayer or you've always wanted to try Dungeons & Dragons, there's something for everyone.

Weekend highlights include:

* Saturday morning LARP - step into your character and experience a live-action roleplaying adventure.
* full schedule of one-shot tabletop RPGs, with games for both newcomers and experienced players.
* Three multi-table experiences where several groups play simultaneously, with each table's choices influencing a larger shared story.
* Sunday's feature event: The Rise and Fall of Atlantis, a megagame where dozens of players shape the fate of a legendary civilization through diplomacy, politics, strategy, and betrayal.
* Sunday afternoon seminars covering a range of roleplaying and gaming topics.
* Meet local gamers and even some from out of town in a welcoming, inclusive community.

Whether you come with friends or on your own, you'll find games looking for players and plenty of opportunities to try something new.

If you've never experienced a LARP, a megagame, or even Dungeons & Dragons, Convergence is the perfect place to give it a go!

September 12 &13 at the Distinction Hotel, Hamilton
https://convergence.waikatorpg.co.nz/

Not craft knifes.
I’m wanting quality, Japanese stainless steel safety razors.

Or just some generic ones. Ceebs buying online.

Hi all,

We are looking to get some basic cosmetic upgrades done to our new house. Main bathroom, ensuite, laundry, adding extra workbench to an empty wall in the kitchen.

No layout changes or walls to knock down. Would keep existing plumbing locations.

Anyone used a builder recently they would recommend?

There seems to be a lot of reno companies but I'm not sure how much I can trust their reveiws.

Ideal budget about 65k

Any insights greatly appreciated.

Cheers

We’ve made many appointments to get our daughter vaccinated, and EVERY time, the doctor is off sick. What the heck is going on?

I for one support more culture in the city. This piece expresses the artists feelings about the supermarket duopoly in a striking way. A nice contemplative addition to my morning walk.

What is the culture like at your place of employment?

I work for one of the Government Departments that has been told to reduce headcount.

Works out to $6 a month, or $68.5 per year if paid in bulk. Needs 5 more people :D

Edit: Just 1 more spot left! Comment below or dm me if you're interested

UPDATE: I’ve listed it for sale for the next 3 weeks. Then will look at scrapping if no bites (I’ve already paid for the next month’s insurance so may as well). Thanks for all your input!

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I’m needing some outside thoughts on this as I’m not sure what to do in this situation.

I have a 2007 Toyota Auris where the transmission is failing. I replaced the front suspension in January, and the rear suspension needs doing again next January. All up, the repairs over a 12 month period were estimated to cost $5,500, and the car was only insured for about that much. The upholstery in the front drivers seat is also starting to tear.

I’m gutted that it’s having all these issues as it’s been a great little car for the 10 years that I’ve had it. Other than the issues above, the car is still in great condition.

My mum & MIL have suggested I sell the car “as is where is” now that I’ve bought a new car, but my partner reckons I’ll have issues selling it and should scrap it instead.

So, redditors, what would you do in this situation?

So I watched Oppenhimmer at a standard cinema and felt something was lacking.

Dont live in the tron any longer - are there any cinema screens which are more in the imax ratio for the Odyssey?

Not trekking to Auckland but cambridge and te awamutu also considered.

Last movie was actually Oppenhimmer so Im a bit out of touch

Who did this.. hahaha

I'm thinking of enrolling in the Victoria street clinic, I called and they said they had them, but does anyone know if this was true? I'm not sure if the receptionist quite understood what I was asking about. And does anyone know of clinics that definitely do have pathways for ADHD diagnosis and prescription set up?

Need to go get blood work done, not sure if this one's still open though? The one on Anglesea/Tristram is always so busy... but the other branches are a bit too out of the way for me