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Hamilton on a budget: 30+ free and cheap things to do (2026 guide)
A locals’ guide to Hamilton’s best free walks, parks, markets, cheap eats, and low-cost entertainment for 2026.
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Tributes are flowing for 15-year-old Hillcrest High School student and top squash and hockey player Bhavreen Kaur, who died on Monday after a medical event.
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The Gallagher Chiefs will take on their storied rivals, the Crusaders, in a do-or-die Super Rugby Pacific playoff match at Hamilton's FMG Stadium Waikato on June 12, 2026.
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A dedicated New Zealand Police recruitment stand at the National Agricultural Fieldays in Hamilton has proven to be a major success, attracting thousands of visitors and generating over 50 formal expressions of interest.
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Hamilton's Pakistani community celebrated Eid with an evening of music and cuisine, attended by Minister Tama Potaka, highlighting the city's growing cultural diversity.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Dr Anna Breman will join local business leaders in Hamilton for a panel discussion on the national and regional economy.
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Templeton Group has revealed plans for a 25-storey mixed-use tower on Victoria Street, set to feature a 5-star hotel, apartments, and a rooftop bar.
















