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Explore stories of Kirikiriroa Hamilton's heritage, uncover hidden treasure in our collection, and stay up to date on events, reading picks, and more. This blog is your window into the past and present. There's always something new to discover!
Waikato River and the People of the Tainui Waka
Thursday 6 November | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
Waikato River Reference: HCL_05822 The North Island was once either swampy or covered in dense forest, and the waterways provided the fastest and most efficient network for trade, travel, and communication.…
True Tales to Haunt Your Nights
Tuesday 28 October | Readers Advisory,
Some stories don't need ghosts or monsters to send a shiver down your spine, sometimes reality is far scarier than fiction.
The Battle of Ooraakau
Thursday 23 October | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
A line drawing of the Ooraakau Paa c.
Books to Haunt You This Halloween
Tuesday 14 October | Readers Advisory,
Halloween is the season for thrills, chills, and stories that send shivers down your spine.
Wrap up - Chartwell Writer's Den
Friday 10 October | Events,
Writer’s Den was a community-run fortnightly gathering of people who love to write.
The Origins of Hayes Paddock
Thursday 9 October | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
An aerial view of Hayes Paddock, 1976 Reference: HCL_14057 Now a charming riverside neighbourhood, Hayes Paddock was once covered in bracken and scrub and at one point even used as a dump.…
A Stitching Success - Sewing Class Recap
Friday 3 October | Events,
Last term our sewing group were busy! Around nine people joined in across Central and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna to take on a big project: the West End Jacket!
Journey through the Cosmos
Tuesday 30 September | Readers Advisory,
When you think of science fiction, do you imagine gleaming starships, epic battles among the stars, and larger-than-life heroes facing impossible odds?
Taitua Arboretum - An oral history with John and Bunny Mortimer
Thursday 25 September | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
John and Bunny Mortimer enjoying their arboretum, 2016 Taitua Arboretum is a cherished taonga nestled in the outskirts of Kirikiriroa, gifted to Hamilton City by John and Bunny Mortimer in 1997.…
Wrap up - Money Month
Tuesday 23 September | Events,
Dinsdale Library was buzzing with energy and inspiration during its recent Money Month event, held on Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Ukulele Concert Marks the End of Term
Wednesday 17 September | Events,
Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library was alive with music and excitement as over 120 people gathered to celebrate the end of term ukulele classes with a special concert.
Books in Bloom
Tuesday 16 September | Readers Advisory,
🌷Spring is here, and the garden isn't the only thing blooming, your reading list can blossom too!