Gift Guide 2025: Neat Gifts from Neat Places in Aotearoa

Welcome to the Neat Places Gift Guide 2025, packed with beautiful, practical, and interesting finds from local businesses across Aotearoa.

Foundations of a City: A Guide to Hamilton's Notable Buildings

Hamilton is a city where architecture tells the story of its past, present, and future in a single glance. Heritage landmarks stand proudly alongside bold new developments, each adding its own character to the city’s growing skyline. From reimagined historic spaces that hum with new life, to cutting-edge cultural venues and purpose‑built community hubs.

Walk This Way: Discover Hamilton's Laneways

Hamilton’s laneways might not shout for attention, but that’s exactly their charm. Tucked between main streets and hidden behind unassuming facades, these pedestrian‑friendly pockets are made for wandering. They’re often blissfully free of traffic, rich with character, and brimming with independent businesses that reward the curious.

Eat Your Way Around the World: Hamilton’s Best Global Eats

Hamilton’s food scene is a passport in plate form, a vibrant mix of flavours, traditions, and culinary creativity drawn from every corner of the globe. From the sizzling woks of Malaysia and the street‑food buzz of Vietnam to the spice‑laden kitchens of India, the rooftops of Italy, and the sweet artistry of Asian‑inspired desserts, the city’s eateries are as diverse as the people who call it home.