👋🏼 Hello Hamilton

Wasn’t that a stormy evening on Tuesday! I sure did get soaked running in and out of my car after work.

Welcome back to Hello Hamilton. I’m Ben from Hamilton East 👋🏼 and today we’re covering things to do in the Tron this week, the live music lineup over the weekend, and news headlines you can’t miss. First time reading Hello Hamilton? Join over 4,951 Hamiltonians here.

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🎟️ Events on in the Tron this week

Josh Wolf: High On Life Comedy Tour | Thursday 13th 7:30pm at Clarence St Theatre. The US comedian is set to return after his sellout tour in 2023. Tickets.

NZ Economics Forum | Thursday and Friday at Waikato University. Hosted by Waikato Management School, the forum is back for its fifth year. Tickets.

Ladies Arts Mornings | Friday 14th 9:30-11:30am at Arts for Health. Join a circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Tickets.

Valentine's Day at Sunset Cinema: The Notebook | Friday 14th 6:30pm at Seddon Park. The park is turning into an outdoor cinema again! Tickets.

Meatstock | Friday and Saturday at Mystery Creek. National and International teams battle it out with competitions such as Heat Beads BBQ Wars and Butcher Wars, and performances with Salmonella Dub Sound System, Coterie, Ladyhawke, and Shapeshifter Tickets.

Hamilton Collectables Market | Saturday 15th 8:30am-1:30pm at Claudelands. The market showcases a wide range of vintage, retro, records/vinyl, clothing, china, jewellery, and more. Info.

Escapist Singles Night | Saturday 15th 6:00-10:00pm at Escapist. Single this Valentines? Join a fun night of laughter and connection through board gaming. Info.

Stories in the Garden | Saturday 15th 10:00am-11:00am in Garden Place. Enjoy an hour of storytelling and games with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Info.

One New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm | Saturday 15th 3:30-5:30pm at FMG Stadium. The Warriors will play their final 2025 NRL Preseason Challenge match. Info.

Fashion Fusion Show | Saturday 15th 6:00pm at The Atrium, Wintec. Celebrating style, culture, and creativity, showcasing the vibrant diversity of our community through stunning fashion, performances, and a celebration of empowerment. Info.

Bollywood Valentine’s Party | Saturday 15th from 10:00pm at Cloud 9. An unforgettable night as Bollysphere Events presents City of Love. Info.

Rotary Book Fair | Saturday and Sunday at Te Rapa Racecourse. Including a full range of Adult and Young Adult fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Children’s, DVDs and Jigsaws. Info.

Festival of Energy | Sunday 16th 9:30am-5:00pm at Zenders Cafe. High vibe, fun, inspiration and action, with a world of workshops, music, food and fun. Tickets.

No Boys Allowed Games Night | Monday 17th 6:00-10:00pm. An evening for women, transwomen and non-binary/genderqueer folk to come and play some tabletop role playing games (TTRPGs) together. Info.

Little Morning for your Little Ones | Tuesday 18th 10:00am-12:00pm at Chartwell Shopping Centre. Join Louie the Lion at The Conservatory (near Subway), enjoy fun games and take home your very own crown! Info.

Community Fruit Tree Pruning Day | Tuesday 18th 10:00am-12:00pm at Western Community Centre. Come along to the working bee to learn how to care for fruit trees; when and how to prune and then practice your technique. Info.

Neon Paint and Wine Night | Wednesday 19th 7:00-9:00pm at The Bank Bar. With Ultra Violet lights and neon nights,prepare to experience Paintvine like you you’ve never experienced it before! Tickets.

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🎶 Live music across Hamilton

Cafe Fresca | Glenn Carley | Thursday 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm. Info.

Nivara Lounge | Grant Haua Xplosion | Thursday 13th 8:00pm doors. Info.

Biddy Mulligans | HBS Club Night | Thursday 13th. Info.

Nivara Lounge | U-No Juno - Sick of Home Tour | Friday 14th 8:00pm doors. Tickets.

Amuse Skycity | Celine & The Doctor | Friday 14th 8:00pm-12:00am. Info.

The Back Bar | Uprising (various DJs) | Friday 14th 9:00pm. Info.

Lucky Finns | DJ Bad Pun Da | Friday 14th from 10:00pm. Info.

Biddy Mulligans | Persons of Interest | Friday 14th. Info.

Last Place | Simon Joyner | Saturday 15th 8:00pm doors. Tickets.

Biddy Mulligans | Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute | Saturday 15th 8:30-11:30pm. Tickets.

Amuse Skycity | Suga | Saturday 15th 8:30pm-12:30am. Info.

The Back Bar | Live #001 | Saturday 15th from 9:00pm. Info.

Lucky Finns | DJ Ric Rush | Saturday 15th from 10:00pm. Info.

Missing a show? Email me so I can get my act together!

💧 We’re now at Water Alert Level 1

With less rain and more water usage in the summer, water alert levels are put in place by the City Council to help ensure our there is enough water for all.

Alert Level 1 means use water sensibly. Sprinklers 6-8am and 6-8pm. Hand-held hosing any time.

• Shorten your shower. Visit the council reception & ask for your free shower timer to make this easier.

• Use a trigger on your hose to direct water where you need it most. Water plants less often but thoroughly.

• If you water your lawn with a sprinkler, aim for 10-15mm each time up to a max of 25-40mm each week which is about 2-3 times a week.

• Use a cover on permanent and portable pools to prevent 97% of water evaporating and use appropriate chemicals to keep the water fresh.

• Use a broom instead of water to clean hard surfaces such as footpaths and driveways.

• Wash your car/boat/caravan on an area of lawn, using a bucket instead of hose or water blaster.

Check out more water saving tips for more ideas on how to be smart with water here.

👀 Hamilton headlines you may have missed

Hamilton woman unaware she had $10.5 million winning lotto ticket. The woman, who purchased her ticket at Glenview Centre Lotto & Post in Hamilton for the draw on Saturday, 8 February, had no idea she was holding onto a fortune. Read.

Council considering new level Heaphy Terrace crossing near mosque. A new proposal for a more expensive level signalised pedestrian crossing on Heaphy Terrace near the Hamilton mosque is up for discussion at Tuesday’s council meeting. Read.

SOS for lifeguards as 2000 visitors hit Waterworld. Sickness and hot temperatures meant Gallagher Aquatic Centre had to shut its doors to help out Waterworld over the weekend. Read.

Hamilton City councillors have agreed, with one exception, to a submission raising concerns about how new Government legislation could over-ride Waikato River protection rules. It follows similar concerns raised by Waikato-Tainui. Read.

City rating valuations set to fall in April announcement. Hamiltonians can expect a fall in residential property valuations for rating purposes after the latest triennial stocktake by the city council’s valuer. Read.

Jason Momoa filming in Waikato and chats with Hollywood execs are among the signs of success in a push to grow the region’s film industry. Major productions are happening in the region, including Minecraft - featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, Celebrity Treasure Island in Thames-Coromandel, and The Gone 2 in Matamata-Piako. Read.

🚧 Roadworks

• Hukanui Road (from Clarkin Road to Tongariro Street) will be closed at various times between Saturday 8 February to Friday 14 February for road resurfacing and repairs.

• Matthew Crescent will be closed in one direction at a time from Monday 10 February to Friday 14 February, from 7am – 6pm for footpath repairs. All traffic should enter through Minifie Avenue.

• Wall Street (from Sunnyside Road to Dominion Road) will be closed in one direction at a time from Monday 10 February to Friday 14 February, from 7am – 6pm for footpath repairs. All traffic should enter through Dominion Road.

• Heaphy Terrace (from Boundary Road to Claude Street) remains closed until late-February for wastewater upgrades and watermain renewal work.

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See you next Thursday.

— Ben

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