WTS Waikato

The Monthly Dutch Market is held in Cambridge on the last Saturday of every month. You can find a selection of Dutch goods and foods to buy, games to play, and an opportunity to connect with Dutch people. WTS producer Gary Farrow went along to hear why the Dutch Market exists, and the story of the immigrants from the Netherlands who are in the Waikato.

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Lizards and other reptiles are fascinating creatures that have been on the Earth longer than humankind. There are some people who believe in reptilians, lizard people, humanoid reptiles that are living underground. Until the truth comes to light, WTS producer Gary Farrow settled for interviewing Reon Senior-Arnold, who lives in Kirikiriroa Hamilton and breeds leopard geckos - whose lizards probably turned out more interesting than reptoids.

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Love Your Bike Day returned to Kirikiriroa Hamilton's Claudelands Park. Hundreds of cyclists and their families turned out to take part in the fun event, and WTS producer Gary Farrow rode along too.

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Airsoft is a competitive team sport that is very similar to paintball. It provides players with a form of exercise, a way to develop skills in teamwork, camaraderie, and allows them to make new friends. Airsoft Waikato Incorporated members Mark 'Tinman' Willoughby and Simon 'Jackal' Mills approached WTS to inform people about the sport.

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Glamilton Burlesque Academy's Midnight Mistress, Flirtini and Little Miss Innocent allowed WTF producer Gary Farrow to attend a burlesque class, and dispelled the back chat which goes on about the sensual, seductive art form.

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Lawn mower racing is a hobby motorsport that is growing in popularity throughout the North Island, and it’s certainly built up a good following in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. WTF producer Gary Farrow attended the racing at the Cambridge track on Easter weekend.

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Piper Blaster and her drag mother Gloriosole are two drag queens hailing from the Waikato. They performed as part of the Cambridge Autumn Festival, and because Gary was out of town, WTF assistant producer Wendy Farrow jumped at the opportunity to meet the queens and join the audience at the show.

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Frankton Thunder has now grown into a whole mix of subcultures. WTF producer Gary Farrow spoke with event organiser Ken McGeady to trace how it became such a beast.

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Waikato Cavy Club hosted a Guinea Pig Show at Eureka Hall, and WTF producer Gary Farrow went along to meet the club president and a loving owner.

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Tauwhare Military Museum is one of the largest private collections of military vehicles and memorabilia in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s all tucked away in some large sheds near Cambridge, but the historic items frequently make it out to public events. WTF producer Gary Farrow visited the museum to check out the emotional story behind the impressive collection.

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