Asked a few mates of mine from the Waikato about Hamilton and they all said it has a good vibe. Casino, pubs and nightcluds etc. Maybe one of those towns you need to get the finger out and suss it out. Dont know, as ive never been there but ive been to Dunedin and it wasnt a bad joint. All of my mates grew up with the Finn brothers so at least there must be a music scene. Got to remember the the bad press is from a Queenslander and Japies.