First it was the ‘brickies’, now it’s the ‘blockies’
Last year it was half bricks, this year it’s breeze blocks for trophies at the local business awards - which have attracted record...
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6 days ago
Bestsellers: A famous pasta dish in Hamilton Central
Scotts Epicurean, 181 Victoria St, Hamilton This inner-city cafe has a true bestseller on its menu that has sold consistently every day...
vickyredwood
Oct 1
Executive Appointment: Rabobank NZ’s Todd Charteris; the country boy banker
Todd Charteris is a practical man. When Rabobank was moving its head office from Wellington to Hamilton in 2021, he had a challenge on...
vickyredwood
Sep 26
Restaurants in Waikato feature highly in Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024
The Waikato is the next up-and-coming foodie destination - this is what a look at this year’s Cuisine Good Food Awards recipients show....
vickyredwood
Sep 26
Bestsellers: Shanghai Sally's a floral hit at cocktail bar
Down an alleyway in a hole in the wall, some of Hamilton’s yummiest cocktails are created. Wonder Horse is one of Hamilton’s favourite...
vickyredwood
Sep 26
Gothenburg celebrates 15 years in business
From humble beginnings on Hood St to becoming a stronghold in Hamilton’s culinary scene - popular restaurant Gothenburg has had quite the...
vickyredwood
Sep 26
Good food but tough times, and some Waikato hospitality wins
Denise Irvine is a Hamilton freelance journalist and food writer, and a regular Waikato Times contributor. OPINION: Dinner last Saturday...
vickyredwood
Sep 22
Police begin work to improve safety in Hamilton's CBD
Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie said the survey is the first few step police are taking to develop a safety programme for the CBD . The...
vickyredwood
Sep 19
Waikato Business Awards 2024 finalists announced
Waikato Chamber of Commerce announced finalists to its 2024 Waikato Business Awards at Ninja Valley. Find out More
vickyredwood
Sep 19
Green shoots in Hamilton retail economy
After challenging times, Hamilton retailers hope interest rate cuts will bring then extra customers for Christmas. December has...
vickyredwood
Sep 19
Re:Circle: Flea Market Store
In addition to the number of keen buyers and sellers, it’s the city’s security measures that are working in its favour, according to...
vickyredwood
Sep 16
G’day mates - Hamilton Airport goes international with Aussies
The champagne corks are popping at Hamilton Airport after officials confirmed the return of direct international flights to Australia -...
vickyredwood
Sep 16
Good food but tough times, and some Waikato hospitality wins
Denise Irvine is a Hamilton freelance journalist and food writer, and a regular Waikato Times contributor. OPINION: Dinner last Saturday...
vickyredwood
Sep 16
Bestsellers: Slow-cooked ribs keep bringing locals back
Dagu Rice Noodle chef Lynn Zhang and Hamilton branch owner Kim Wang love the meals served in the restaurant. Wang said he eats the...
vickyredwood
Sep 6
Bestsellers: Where animal-free treats bring everyone in
Although their menu is 100% vegan, Hello Rosie’s customers are actually mostly non-vegan. Since the shop is tucked down Casabella Lane,...
vickyredwood
Sep 6
‘Chameleon’ Gray Space Studios opens for Hamilton creatives
A 23-year-old has turned creative challenges and the memory of a lost friend into a business he hopes will help others. Kieran Stephens...
vickyredwood
Aug 24
How Hamilton’s food scene became the coolest in the country
Sometime in the 1990s, Hamilton acquired the unofficial, ironic slogan “City of the future”. Lacking the cosmopolitan airs of Auckland or...
vickyredwood
Aug 22
Hamilton IT company sells to ‘behemoth’ European business
A Hamilton company is poised to spread around the globe after selling to a big international firm - and with the founders “too young to...
vickyredwood
Aug 22
Reinventing Hamilton's Central City
The revitalization of central business districts is a global phenomenon, with cities adapting to new realities in a post-COVID world....
vickyredwood
Aug 22
New Union Square building likely to get underway within six months
The third office tower in Union Square, Hamilton’s newest central business precinct, is likely to get underway in the next six months....
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