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From humble beginnings on Hood St to becoming a stronghold in Hamilton’s culinary scene - popular restaurant Gothenburg has had quite the journey.Now, the foodie hotspot is celebrating its 15th year in business.Gothenburg was founded by Susanna Rislund Fullana and Carl Bloxam in a small location on Hood St in 2009.
Dagu Rice Noodle chef Lynn Zhang and Hamilton branch owner Kim Wang love the meals served in the restaurant. Wang said he eats the chicken katsu every day.
Opening a new restaurant in an economic downturn looks less risky compared to dropping his 14-day-old girl into a stranger’s arms while his house burned around him.Chandan Kumar has brought Mac’s Steakhouse and Cocktails to Hamilton, just as many other hospitality venues in town struggle to get customers through the doors.
Although their menu is 100% vegan, Hello Rosie’s customers are actually mostly non-vegan.Since the shop is tucked down Casabella Lane, owner Renae Josephs said most of their customers are curious passers-by that stop for a fauna-free treat.
The Hamilton Central Business Association has announced that entries are open for the annual CBD Awards.After a challenging few years, the association is delighted to be able to bring a sense of celebration to the central city with the Spark-sponsored awards, which are also backed by MediaWorks.
If you If you can't afford a trip to France, you should probably check out Le Rendez-Vous in Hamilton.Serving up sweet and savoury French cuisine, the small crepe shop on Alexandra Street often has French tourists to visit to experience its take on French food.
Kim Wren imports curry powder from Malaysia for one of his top dishes.Beef rendang and char kway teow are the bestsellers at Penang Street Food, the CBD restaurant where Wren, or “Owen” to his friends, creates Malaysian food with recipes from his home country.
At least that’s what Last Place bar has noticed. It doesn’t matter whether they come for the live music, or the sugary cocktails, the smash burger is what chef Connor Moore cooks up for customers the most.
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 started Gray Space as an events management company after his friend Gray’s suicide. When he was offered a space on Hamilton’s Victoria Street, he saw an opportunity to create a supportive hub for creatives.
Fonterra is slashing up to 100 jobs at its Hamilton headquarters and outsourcing work overseas as part of cost-saving measures that employees say are just the beginning.Staff said the scale of the proposed cuts in the finance and accounting team were “brutal” and many long-serving employees were affected.
After taking refuge in New Zealand from the Vietnam war, Anh Chaimontree’s parents used food as a way to keep their family connected to their culture.The family recipes that once filled Chaimontree’s school lunchbox are now on the menu at Banh Mi Caphe, Hamilton.
Cream Eatery’s bestseller is a meal that’s been on the menu since day one.Luke’s fried eggs, created by co-owner Luke Houghton, are a spin on classic fried eggs. Volare bread features, as well as a special spice mix.
Wonder Horse is one of Hamilton’s favourite bars, hosting more people every Friday and Saturday night than the small space can probably handle.
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Bring the family down to Garden Place for this free event.
Giant Games & Puzzles | Face Painting | Santa (photo opportunities) | Enchanted Elves | Music
14th & 21st December
10.30am - 1.30pm
This event is brought to you by Love the Centre
The event is held annually and features multiple activities, with the main highlight being the 82.2 km Yamaha Rollo's Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic, spanning from Cambridge to Taupiri and back to Hamilton.
Come on a magical adventure under the trees in Garden Place Enjoy an hour of storytelling and games with characters from Enchanted Entertainment.
Grand Frozen debut on 9th of November. Moana and Pirate Pete on the 23rd of November
Please note characters can change based on availability. In the event of rain Stories will be held in the central city library. This event is brought to you by Love the Centre, Enchanted Entertainment and Hamilton City Libraries.
When: 9th November | 23rd November | 18thJanuary | 1st February | 15th February | 1stMarch | 15th March | 29th March 10 am - 11 am
You can take on the Hamilton City Council 12km, the Hits 6km or the Grassroots Trust Kids 1km or 2km Challenge. Do it on your own or do it as a team. Everyone’s doing it, are you?
How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to their incredible line-up of winemakers.
Guaranteed to sell out, the Urban Wine Walk promises a fun and unique self-guided wine tasting experience that you and your friends won't want to miss!
With over 60+ stunning murals adorning the streets and hidden alleyways, you'll be captivated by the vibrant expressions of art that surround you. Slow down and let yourself become fully immersed in the artistry that our city has to offer. Venture off the beaten path and discover hidden gems that will leave you in awe. We promise you'll rediscover the beauty of our urban landscape and see it with fresh eyes.
These 1-hour tours start at Hamilton Central Library and finish at Victoria on the River.
***Event Cancelled***
Unfortunately, we have had to make the decision to cancel this movie event as rain and wind is once again forecasted for this Saturday.
Treats and Barbie photo box from 6.30pm.
Movie starts at 7.30pm
Enjoy dinner in the central city and then head down watch the movie! Popcorn, ice cream and pretzels available from Mr Twist in Garden Place. BYO blankets etc.
Camp chairs are ok but must be at the back not to block people sitting on the ground.
This event is weather dependent.
We are back it again for Halloween 2024!
Last year's was a total blast! Time to up our Zombie costume game!
Dress up in your finest dregs of threads. Bring ya mates, your coworkers, your family or just bring yourself.
This festive event will brighten the streets with stunning floats, cheerful characters, entertainment groups and enchanting moments. Don't miss the highlight of the day—the arrival of the jolly man himself, Santa Claus!
Secure the best spot early and join us for the pre-parade festivities at 1:15pm, with the main Parade kicking off at 2pm.
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit to the First Credit Union Christmas Parade and let's celebrate together!
The SkyCity Hamilton Christmas Tree Lighting Festival promises a night of festive fun and dazzling lights! Join Jingles for some jingle-bell rockin' fun in Garden Place on Saturday, 30 November, from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Don't forget your picnic blankets. This event is free for all to attend, so gather your family and friends. We'll have food trucks, various beloved characters, face painting, balloon art and live entertainment!
Stay tuned, the full programme will be available soon.
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