Aotearoa's Underground Haunts, Rooftops and The In-betweens

From rooftop bars to underground haunts and hidden gems in-between, New Zealand has plenty of incredible spots hiding in our cities and towns. They may be a bit hard to find, but the best stuff takes a little effort, right?
Forget the Chocolate Eggs, Let’s Hunt For The Best Hot Cross Buns

It’s that time of year; hot cross bun season and we’re all about it.
Leafa Wilson’s Hamilton

I have been a multimedia performance artist for 30-odd years. I use the name on my birth certificate for my lifelong performative work ‘Olga Krause - Deutsche Kuenstlerin’. Leafa is my given ancestral name from my grandfather. We moved to Kirikiriroa-Hamilton 24 years ago and I have been curator of art at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga for almost 17 of those years. My field of expertise is art in all its manifestations. My husband Craig and I have six children and four (or nine including their siblings) precious mokopuna.
An Ode to Long, Lingering Lunches Across New Zealand

Is there anything more satisfying than a lingering long lunch?
Dial-Up Summer With 10 Of The Best Things To Do In Hamilton

If there’s one way to make our favourite season even better, this is it.
Spend Consciously At Hamilton’s Best Sustainable Stores

Get Your Foodie Fix At Hamilton’s Best Healthy Eateries

Sink a superfood smoothie or smash back a vegan feast as you eat your way around Hamilton's wholesome food scene.
We’ve Found 8 Of The Best Chinese Restaurants In Hamilton

Consider Friday night feasts for the next eight weeks sorted.
Tick Off Your Reading List At New Zealand’s Independent Bookshops

Support local and score a good read? You don't have to tell us twice.
Fill Your Cup With Hamilton's Best Creative Boutiques and Galleries

This is one sure-fire way to soak up the city's artistic energy.
Lift Your Gallery Wall Game With Our Guide To Buying Art Online

Score The Inside Scoop On New Zealand’s Best Ice Cream And Gelato Spots

Shop Feel-Good Fits With 11 Sustainable NZ Clothing Brands

9 Best Independent New Zealand Florists to Celebrate Spring

Are you ready for a fresh bunch of blooms as we head into Spring? Here's where to go for your floral fix.
Where to Get the Best Hand-Pulled Noodle Spots in NZ

Great hand-pulled noodles are silky, springy, chewy ribbons to savour. Here are a few places across Aotearoa to find the best.
Shhh, We've Discovered New Zealand’s Best Hidden Laneways

Go beyond the guidebooks and explore our favourite secret laneways. You won't regret it.
Indulge in Retail Therapy, We've Found the Neatest Places to Shop in Hamilton

From clothing stores to bookshops, we’ve scoured the city from Hamilton East to Frankton for the neatest places to indulge in a bit of retail therapy.
Making His Mark

Frankton

Man With a Plan

A Good Life

The Trekker and Traveler

Scientists in the Kitchen

Butter up, This Is the Tried and Tested Guide to Hamilton's Best Scones

Treat Your Mate to a Date at These 4 Charming Places in Hamilton

Hamilton East

The celebrity chef
