cityHAMILTONnews August 2015 Western Rail Trail coming to Hamilton Hamilton already has a 150km biking network, but that’s just the beginning of the Council’s plans to get more people biking safely throughout the city on fully connected biking routes.

Residents in Hamilton’s south-western suburbs of $3m available for the project. The remainder of Glenview, Melville and will be asked to the cost will be split between the Council and NZ provide input into Council plans to develop a biking Transport Agency. path connecting their suburbs with the city centre. Mayor Julie Hardaker says the Western Rail Trail is a Construction of the $4m Western Rail Trail, a 2.7km great project for the city. off-road shared path, will begin early next year and is expected to be finished in June 2016. The 3m-wide “As well as providing an off-road link into the concrete path will follow the railway line into the central city for commuters, we know more people city, giving people on bikes easy access to Seddon want to bike, but want to be safe on and off road. Park, , Hamilton Girls’ High School That applies to young children riding their bikes and Wintec. to school or people going about their everyday activities” she says. It will provide a safe route for people on bikes in these suburbs, who currently have to ride along the The Rail Trail will provide a connection to future busy State Highway to reach the city centre. sections of the biking network which will link the city with suburbs in the north, including the Wintec RAIL LINKS: Councillor Margaret Forsyth, Chair of the Biking Plan working group, The Government’s Urban Cycleways Fund has made campus in . says the Rail Trail will open up opportunities for biking in the city (see column page 2) Western Rail Trail links Melville, Deanwell and Glenview to city

RAIL TRAIL ROUTE: The Western Rail Trail will connect the south western suburbs with the city

1 hamilton.govt.nz /hamiltoncitycouncil @CouncilHamilton citynews Visionary plan for biking in the city

OUR VISION: OUR A BIKE FRIENDLY CITY GOALS

A fully-connected, primary Recreational biking More people biking, and secondary biking network routes are attractive and more often. 1 linking the city and suburbs. 2 enjoyable places to ride. 3 Councillor Margaret Forsyth I’m excited about Hamilton’s SAFE VISIBLE new Biking Plan. It’s a plan Safe, accessible, Everywhere you that works for today but has biking options available look, people are eyes forward on the future as to everyone. riding bikes. well.

The Biking Plan’s main Hamilton’s biking Hamilton’s biking The biking plan is priorities are around safety, network connects to network encourages integrated into transport connecting the gaps in our EASY ADDS VALUE 4 the regional network. 5 bike tourism. 6 and city planning. existing network, education Biking is an easy Biking adds value to the and enjoyment. The Plan activity for transport economy and contributes identifies, but is not limited and recreation. to a healthy liveable city. to, 10 exciting projects. Our flagship Western Rail Trail project has been funded in the main by central government and reinforces the importance of modern, fit-for-purpose biking infrastructure. 4 5

How will the other projects be funded? The Council’s Biking Plan aims to deliver experiencing a resurgence internationally network which may mean off-road bike paths The Council has already projects over the next three decades to create a and in as a family-friendly and or lane separators to provide a physical barrier committed at least $3m to fully connected biking network throughout the healthy recreational activity. It’s also a cheap between bike and vehicle lanes. biking over the next decade city. The Plan will be discussed at the Strategy way of commuting. through the 10-Year Plan. and Policy Committee meeting on 11 August. Secondary biking networks will be on lower Hamilton’s Biking Plan will The Biking Plan aims to have fully connected speed, low traffic roads. put us on the front foot when Hamilton’s size and relatively flat landscape primary and secondary biking networks, seeking further funding from makes it an ideal city for biking and walking. linking the central city and suburbs. Bikes central government. The The NZ Transport Agency says biking is and cars will be kept apart on the primary hamilton.govt.nz/bikingplan Council will also be seeking support from community funders, businesses and philanthropic groups in the delivery of other projects.

I’m a keen recreational cyclist and I love to ride the beautiful Hamilton section of Te Awa River Ride. I love the freedom of biking, the close connection with the environment I’m biking in, and the great energy I get Before After during and after an awesome bike ride. I’ve biked around Te Awa improvements: The 700m section of the Te Awa River Ride at , which briefly Before After moves onto the road before dropping back down to the river path, has been the greater Waikato on upgraded to make the route safer for people on bikes.The path deviates from the river path many roads, trail and paths New cycleway linking Collins Road to Gallagher Drive: A new section of bike path has onto Meadow View Lane and runs along Pukete Rd before it links back to the river path and I don’t think you can been built from Collins Rd to Coventry Rd. The narrow, muddy path from Mahoe Park through near the boat ramp. The gravel has been replaced with asphalt, new wooden rails added to separate people on bikes from other vehicles and a warning sign at Meadow View Lane can beat the attractiveness and to Gallagher Drive has been widened to 5m and asphalted. Long term, Gallagher Drive will have a separate bike path which will connect with the Western Rail Trail. be activated to alert cars that people on bikes are crossing the road ahead. convenience of Hamilton’s river trails. Playground project sets a good pace: With spring just around the Construction of the new destination playground at Minogue Park is progressing well.The playground, corner meaning longer and nestled between Forest Lake Park's BMX track brighter days I encourage you and netball courts, will feature flying foxes, a cargo to get your bike out (or borrow net, swings and tunnels, and a bicycle track. one) and start riding again. Contractors at the site have battled some difficult Biking is easy, good for you wintry conditions, particularly following rain in July, and fun for the whole family. but Parks and Open Spaces staff are confident it will be completed later this month, with an opening event also planned (keep an eye on the Happy biking. Council's Facebook page for information about that).

It's the second destination playground to be built (the first is at Lake Rotoroa) following the Council's adoption of the Playground Policy last year.

2 hamilton.govt.nz /hamiltoncitycouncil @CouncilHamilton citynews Major roading projects set for completion Julie Hardaker Completion of two of the city’s major roading projects the Mayor Wairere Drive extension and the HAMILTON ARTS CITY Resolution Drive extension – both received a green light at the It was sad to hear about the Council’s Strategy and Policy passing of Campbell Smith, Committee meeting. a former Director of the Waikato Museum, who made Councillors approved a revised a significant contribution to the plan for the completion of the development of Hamilton’s art final section of Wairere Dr and its sector. Artist, playwright, poet, connection to SH1/Cobham Dr. GENEROUS DONATION: Former Hamilton Mayor David Braithwaite at wood engraver, manager, Part of the $11.5m Council and mentor, Freedom of the City NZ Transport Agency joint project holder and inspiration to includes the construction of a many, the large attendance roundabout at the intersection. Hamilton Gardens at his funeral was an acknowledgment of his work in The project scope also includes: Hamilton and nationally. There is talk of a commemoration in • an overbridge to provide safe receives financial boost his honour, and I support that. access across Cobham Dr to Hamilton Gardens and paths on Back in 1989, Hamilton’s Decades on, the arts sector the southern side of the road for former Deputy Mayor Kathleen continues to go from strength use by pedestrians and people Braithwaite made a significant to strength as the city’s Arts on bikes donation to the fledgling Hamilton Agenda delivers results. Gardens. The exhibitions at Waikato • road improvements on Museum are attracting many Cambridge Rd between Her generous contribution visitors and the National Wairere Dr and SH1, which funded the development of the Contemporary Art Award will likely include constructing English Flower Garden, and was exhibition is a must see; roundabouts at key intersections. instrumental in transforming Mama Mia! was outstanding, the former rubbish dump into and Evita is on its way; Construction of the Wairere Dr an international award-winning extension is expected to begin destination. The Tron Music Strategy, an late this year with completion by initiative by local musicians, mid-2016. Last month her son David – will be launched next week himself a former mayor – followed with the aim of mentoring Completing the 1.9km extension in his mother’s footsteps, musicians to help them with donating $100,000 towards the FLOATING FANTASY: The Huddleston sculpture will sit in the centre of the Fantasy Garden performances, recordings, air of Resolution Dr from Borman collection, between the Kitchen Garden and the Mansfield Garden. It gives the impression Rd to the Hamilton section of Gardens’ development project. of a floating garden that will glide through the skies, allowing gardeners to deliver plants to play and funding to achieve the Waikato Expressway was The donation will be used to hard to reach places and prune high trees. Add some imagination and it floats through the air, national success. The Mayor’s approved by councillors. The NZ fund the construction of the with a seat at the back with pedals and a propeller so the Huddleston can move from place Monthly Music Matinees are to place. Transport Agency plans to award Huddleston – a sculpture in the proving a great success, a contract for the Hamilton section centre of the Fantasy Garden enabling those in the city at of the Waikato Expressway project Collection described as a “floating off,” Mr Braithwaite says. tremendous support and we know lunchtime to hear exceptionally in October. garden”. The donation also means that our community will continue talented musicians from the construction can get underway on “My wife Rae is the real garden to contribute to this exciting Waikato University School of Councillors agreed to enter a a courtyard which will provide artist in our family, but I do like development of the Hamilton Music. Memorandum of Understanding access to four adjacent gardens. mowing the lawns,” he says. Gardens.” with the Transport Agency to Mr Braithwaite says the family has Mr. Braithwaite congratulated The Council has signed off on include the $9.7m extension always enjoyed gardens. Hamilton Gardens and the Council Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker a new Public Art Plan as the of Resolution Dr as part of for “bringing people together” described the donation as philanthropic sector continues the Expressway contract. The “They’re a simple pleasure in a “incredibly generous” and showed to gift some outstanding Hamilton section of the Waikato modern world,” he says. “It’s a His father Rod founded the great support for the Hamilton public art to the city. It’s great Expressway is estimated to be privilege to have the opportunity Waikato Savings Bank in the Garden’s development project. to see the success of the completed in early 2020. to support this attraction in our 1950s and David was on its Board Meteor Theatre, now back city.” when the bank made grants to “I know I am speaking for all in the hands of the theatre community, and Clarence The Transport Agency is planning Hamilton Gardens. The bank went Hamiltonians when I say that a Street Theatre has also further work in the area, including: Hamilton Gardens has been a on to become Trust Waikato and donation of this magnitude is an part of the Braithwaite family for remains a major supporter of the extraordinarily generous gift. The recently been returned to the theatre community. • upgrading the SH26/SH1 several generations. David’s sister, Gardens. Mr Braithwaite describes Braithwaite name is woven roundabout in Hillcrest Marjorie Dyer, has been involved himself as an amateur landscaper, in the Friends of Hamilton and says he is working on a small into the history of the city with The Govett-Brewster Art Gardens – a group of volunteers nature walk on his property, David and his father both being Gallery/Len Lye Centre in New • upgrading the Cambridge Plymouth has now opened. who fundraise and promote the enjoying the sense of well-being Hamilton mayors, and with the Rd/SH1 roundabout, also in The uniqueness of the art and Gardens – for many years. The the work brings. Gardens through the involvement Hillcrest the defining architecture of this group’s constitution limits the of David’s mother and his sister. building is an example of how number of living life members to “Our city is fortunate that so many It’s fantastic to know the family’s • designing a pedestrian underpass to put your city on the map and for Cobham Dr near Grey St in 20 and at present there are 12. people contribute to the success relationship with our city and the provides some useful food for Hamilton East. of the Gardens - The Friends, Gardens will continue through this thought for Hamilton. “Marjorie has made a huge volunteers and donors. We are philanthropic gesture.” Turn to page 6 to read Campbell Smith’s Timeframes for these works have contribution to the Gardens and very thankful to the Lottery obituary. yet to be confirmed. carried on where our mother left Significant Projects Fund for their hamiltongardens.co.nz

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An historic building in Hamilton’s “This is an historic and significant Historic CBD building up CBD is being offered for sale by site and building,” Mr Wells says. tender. “As well as the ground floor retail The Beggs-Wiseman Building space, there are rooms upstairs for sale by tender overlooks the corner of Victoria which could be renovated and Street – the CBD’s main leased to one organisation or thoroughfare – and Ward Street, several different tenants.” and was constructed in 1917. An additional floor was added in “The building really is a ‘blank 1924. canvas’ for a new owner to improve and develop.” The two-storey building has been put up for sale following Mr Wells says tenders will be a decision by Hamilton City considered by the Council and Council, with the sale to be the interested parties plans for the managed by the Council’s building and site will be a factor in Strategic Property Unit. the final decision on which tender is accepted. Nicolas Wells, the Council’s Strategic Property Manager, says Mr Wells expects keen interest in the sale of the property includes the Beggs-Wiseman Building, and both the 450 sqm building itself would-be purchasers should liaise and the 276 sqm site on which it directly with their preferred real sits. estate agent for more information on the property and the tender Mr Wells says the building offers process. the new owner an opportunity to make a major contribution to the Tenders for the property must ongoing revitalisation of the city’s be presented by 31 August. CBD. Significant interest is expected. Waikato’s Mooloo men cranking up for ITM cup WAIKATO’S ITM CUP

HOME GAMES

v Tasman Friday 14 August, 6.05pm

v Auckland Saturday 5 September, 2.35pm

v Southland Thursday 10 September, 7.35pm

v Wellington Sunday 27 September, 2.35pm

v Counties Manukau Friday 2 October, 7.35pm

http://www.itmcup.co.nz/ Competition/Tickets PICTURE: Sportpix RUCK AND ROLL: The Waikato rugby team is back in action at Waikato Stadium, as the ITM Cup gets underway The next few months will see the return of grassroots “All the players and team management have been working Meanwhile, Waikato Stadium has been named as a venue provincial rugby to Waikato Stadium with the start of the hard since the start of the year and we are looking forward for two major international matches over the next couple of 2015 ITM Cup just around the corner. to putting our plans into action,” Botherway says. seasons.

The Waikato squad is cranking into top gear, with “The team is excited to pull on the red, yellow and black The All Blacks will play Argentina in Hamilton in a pre-season preparations well underway, and the Mooloo jersey of this proud province and get out onto Waikato Rugby Championship fixture on 10 September, 2016. The men are all set for the ITM Cup Premiership, kicking off at Stadium in front of our passionate Waikato fans.” British and Irish Lions tour New Zealand in 2017, with a Waikato Stadium on Friday 14 August against the Tasman match against the Chiefs scheduled at Waikato Stadium on Makos. Waikato’s 2015 home schedule includes the season opener Tuesday, 20 June. against last year’s ITM Cup Premiership finalists Tasman, It promises to be an entertaining season at Waikato Stadium local derbies against Auckland and Counties Manukau, and The British and Irish Lions tour New Zealand once every with the majority of Waikato’s talented playing roster crossover games with championship sides Southland and 12 years and, on their last visit in 2005, they were beaten by returning, and new head coach Sean Botherway can’t wait Wellington. So make sure you are there to check out your a fired-up New Zealand Maaori team at Waikato Stadium to get the competition underway. local provincial team compete in the world’s premier on what was a huge night for the city. domestic rugby competition.

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Don’t get Briefs burnt this HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE HAMILTON ALCOHOL winter, CONTROL BYLAW 2015 make sure The Council is proposing minor changes to your fire Hamilton’s Alcohol Control Bylaw that will make it easier to understand and is installed ensure it aligns with recent correctly changes in legislation. Residents considering getting The Bylaw controls where a solid fuel burner to keep the and when people can cold temperatures at bay are drink or have alcohol in encouraged to ensure they know their possession in public the rules around installing them. places. Currently there are 24/7 bans in the central The Council’s Building city and area. A Inspections Team Leader Phil further 10pm - 6am ban Roberts stresses the importance of using an authorised installer. applies citywide. The public can give feedback on the “Wood burners are a cost- proposed amendments to effective, efficient heating the Bylaw from 5 August to method but, as with anything 2 September. that contains fire, there are safety SCENE OF THE RESCUE: Constable Sean Choi (left) and Constable Jacob Goldsmith on the banks of the issues associated with them, so it’s hamilton.govt.nz/ imperative that they are installed alcoholcontrol correctly. An authorised installer will also be able to arrange any Bravery awards given to UPCOMING COUNCIL consents, with your written MEETINGS permission.

“Before installing a new solid District Licensing river rescuers Committee fuel heater, or replacing an existing one, a building consent is Three Hamilton police constables Wednesday 5 August, 10am required. The Council will need received Royal Humane Society to perform site inspections during bravery awards for their roles in Events Sponsorship the installation and, once the rescuing a man from the Waikato Subcommittee installation is complete, the wood River. Wednesday 5 August, 1.30pm burner must pass a final inspection before it is lit.” Constables Jacob Goldsmith and Strategy and Policy Claire Townson were presented Committee with bronze medals by Hamilton Once the wood burner is in, Tuesday 11 August, 1.30pm working hush button smoke Mayor Julie Hardaker for their midnight river rescue last January. alarms need to be installed in Proposed District Plan each bedroom or within 3m of Their colleague Constable Sean Choi received a certificate of Subcommittee each bedroom doorway and on Thursday 13 August, 2pm all escape pathways including at merit. the top and bottom of all internal Community Forum stairwells. The three officers were working at the Police Subcommittee Station when a man who had been AWARDS PRESENTATION: Constable Sean Choi (left), Mayor Julie Hardaker, Constable Wednesday 19 August, 9.30am brought to the station in a police Claire Townson, Constable Jacob Goldsmith and Detective Inspector Chris Page Civic Awards car for processing ran off. District Licensing Constable Goldsmith says. for someone to give them a hand Committee Nominations are open for the The constables joined a number They headed for the river because of the strong current. Wednesday 19 August, 10am Council’s Civic Awards, which of other officers and gave chase, bank, with the man becoming That’s when I saw them; I jumped recognise the valuable work running in different directions increasingly agitated. At that point in and helped pull him out of the Finance Committee of dedicated members of the to apprehend the man, who had they were joined by Constable river.” Thursday 20 August, 1.30pm Hamilton community. vanished into the darkness. They Townson and the two began to searched the banks of the Waikato steer the man toward dry land. The constables are modest about “The awards celebrate the River, using torches and lights the rescue, saying that after a hot Business and Investment contributions made by outstanding from a police vehicle, eventually “There was a strong current shower they were back at their Subcommittee individuals to our city and spotting him in the river. and the man was panicking and desks for a night’s work. They Wednesday 26 August, 9.30am the community,” Mayor Julie grasping at both of us. We knew describe their actions as “just part Hardaker says. “I’d like to “He had his hand up, signalling we had to get him out of the water of the job” and “nothing special”. Civil Defence encourage everyone to give that he was in trouble, and I as quickly as possible.” Emergency Management these people the recognition they could see his head going under,” Mayor Hardaker says the three Subcommittee deserve by nominating them for a Constable Goldsmith says. “He Meanwhile Constable Choi, who officers were selfless and brave, Wednesday 26 August, 1.30pm Civic Award.” was fully clothed and didn’t had spotted the man in the water, risking their own lives during the respond when we called out to had run across the ANZAC Parade rescue. Council meeting Nominations opened on 3 August him.” bridge to head him off. He jumped Thursday 27 August, 1.30pm and close on 18 September. The into the river and helped haul the “These police officers went awards will be presented at a Constable Goldsmith jumped man out of the water. beyond the call of duty to save the CONTACT US civic reception on 11 December. into the river and swam 40m to life of another person,” she says. [email protected] Nomination forms are available reach the man, who was clearly “I knew that Jacob and Claire were Hamilton City News Editor online, or from the Council’s exhausted. really good swimmers and I’m “Our community recognises Hamilton City Council Customer Services Centre. more of a runner, so I decided to people who do brave deeds to Garden Place “I told him I was there to help him run across the bridge and catch help others and these officers are Private Bag 3010 and he was initially okay, but then him on the other side. When I got worthy recipients of these bravery Hamilton hamilton.govt.nz/civicawards he started to struggle and panic,” there I heard a voice yelling out awards.”

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PICTURE: Lance McCaughan MOVING MUSIC: A lunchtime recital by pianist Dorel Golan and cellist Sam Lucas last month captivated the audience

A lunchtime offering of classical music is proving to be a hit with Hamiltonians.

The Mayor’s Monthly Music Matinee was devised by local identity Russell Armitage and is organised by the University of Waikato and the Council. The City Safety Officers Craig, Allan and Ashleigh are working to improve safety in our city classical music recital is on the second Friday of each month in Hamilton central city business owners are reporting fewer instances of antisocial the Council’s Civic Reception Lounge. behaviour since City Safety Officers were introduced last year.

Dressed in highly visible uniforms, the City increased the perception of safety for visitors City Safe team’s early intervention prevents July’s offering saw popular Israeli Safety Officers work closely with Council’s and workers in the central city, says Hamilton problems occurring.” pianist Dorel Golan accompanied CCTV operators to discourage anti-social and Central Business Association General Manager by University of Waikato Bachelor criminal activity in the city and offer assistance Sandy Turner. The City Safety Officers receive extensive of Music soloist specialisation to anyone who feels unsafe or is at risk. training in dealing with conflict situations and student Sam Lucas on cello. The Working in partnership with the Hamilton engaging with the public and are warranted to event drew a large crowd and City Safe Unit Manager Kelvin Powell says Business Association and organisations, such enforce the Litter Act and the Hamilton Safety was described as “moving” and the City Safety Officers are making a positive as the People’s Project, the City Safety Officers in Public Places Bylaw 2014 “brilliant” by members of the difference to the perception of safety in the are able to identify issues and find positive audience. CBD. solutions for people. If you are feeling unsafe or witness nuisance

behaviour in the city call the City Safe team on The Mayor’s Monthly Music “Members of the public say they feel safer People’s Project Leader Julie Nelson praises 0800 723 324. Matinee debut recital was also while in the central city, and there’s definitely the team’s professionalism and ability to well received. Members of prize- a visible reduction in the amount of people communicate with the public. If a crime is being committed call the Police winning cello quartet, Quattro begging and sleeping rough.” on 111. performed to a captive audience “I’ve seen their ability to calm situations that in June. The mere presence of the City Safe team has may have resulted in police involvement. The

Mayor Julie Hardaker says the matinees are proving to be a great success. Driving force in the development of arts in Hamilton dies

“The feedback has been Hamilton Freedom of the City valued at more than $1.5m and “The city reached a level of artistic wonderful, and the matinees are award holder Campbell Smith has the installation of Te Winiaka at maturity under his watch and his a great opportunity for people died after a long illness. He was the Museum, a gift from Waikato legacy will be appreciated by who may not have experienced 90-years-old. . He was also a driving force generations to come. I very much classical music to enjoy some behind shifting the Museum to its enjoyed the time I spent with outstanding performances from Mr Smith, who was a poet, current site in Grantham St. Campbell and his knowledge and some very talented students and playwright, wood engraver and stories were wonderful”. overseas performers. I hope more gallery director was the 17th Smith was also a renowned people will come along.” resident to receive the Freedom wood engraver and many of his Waikato Museum Director Cherie of the City award, which is the delicate hand-carved images Meecham says Campbell Smith The Mayor’s Monthly Music highest civic honour bestowed by depict scenes from Hamilton. He was a regular visitor, contributor Matinee series will run until the city. It is given to residents received the New Zealand Order and part of the museum. November with the next who have made a significant and of Merit in 2003 in the Queen’s performance by group of sustained contribution to Hamilton Birthday Honours List and an “Campbell was many things to the award-winning singers from the for more than 20 years. Honorary Doctorate from Waikato Hamilton and Waikato community, University’s Conservatorium of University in 2012. including artist, writer and teacher Music on 14 August. Smith was a leading force in but, just as significantly, he was the development of the arts Mayor Julie Hardaker says Hamilton Art Gallery Curator- Entry to the recitals is free in Hamilton for more than 40 Smith was a Hamilton icon and Director for 15 years,” she says. however a gold coin donation years. He became Director of the a much-loved member of the arts is appreciated. Funds raised go Waikato Art Museum in 1971 community. “Campbell made a Campbell Smith is survived by toward the purchase of a new and during his tenure he oversaw significant contribution to the arts two sons, four grandsons and one HAMILTON ICON: Campbell Smith: poet, fortepiano for the Conservatorium many developments, including and to Hamilton both as an artist great granddaughter. playwright, wood engraver, gallery director commissioning of the Hotere and a playwright,” she says. and Hamilton Freedom of the City award at the University of Waikato. holder hamilton.govt.nz/musicmatinee mural for Founder’s Theatre, now

6 hamilton.govt.nz /hamiltoncitycouncil @CouncilHamilton citynews Hamilton honey scores sweet silver at national awards Honey collected from hives at “This is the first year we have three popular Hamilton locations taken honey from the city beehives has claimed a silver medal at and it’s fantastic that it should win the recent National Beekeepers an award,” Mr Lynch says. Association National Honey Competition. The National Beekeepers Association awards are judged Kirikiriroa Honey, produced by purely on the product with no Waikato firm Sweetree, claimed packaging, marketing or gimmicks second prize in the Beekeepers to detract from the honey. All Special Reserve section of the honey is entered in the same awards, held in Taupo in June. packaging and the products are The awards’ Special Reserve judged on characteristics such as Category included 12 entries. taste and texture.

Sweetree’s Kirikiriroa Honey is Director Stephen produced from 45 hives at three Standley says the hives are a publicly-owned facilities operated welcome addition to the Zoo’s by the Council — Hamilton biodiversity, and congratulates Gardens, Taitua Arboretum and Martin and his team on the well Hamilton Zoo. Close to 1700kg of deserved award. honey has already been produced from the hives. “We are proud to be part of a combined effort with Hamilton Sweetree is owned and operated Gardens and Taitua Arboretum by Martin and Stephanie to produce a quality product for Lynch, who last year entered an people to buy, and our animals, arrangement with Council to place particularly birds and primates, hives at the three facilities. love it too.” SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY: Ruffed lemurs Ankoto and Mikaly enjoy a grape coated in Sweetree’s award winning Kirikiriroa honey Jess’ job juggling keeps her busy Magazine editor, festival co-ordinator and blogger Jess Molina aims to inspire other young people through her repertoire of passions and ventures. She is one of the 30 under 30 award recipients. Jess Molina is balancing a number of interests and to get to this point coming from a migrant family. responsibilities, but she takes it all in her stride. “Being a magazine editor, festival coordinator, and full-time employee at Wintec means that I am part of a new The 23-year-old is the Managing Editor of Blacklisted generation that represents the millenials perfectly.” Magazine, an art, culture and fashion publication based in Hamilton but with a global audience – and an international Molina was born in the Philippines and moved here when feature in each issue. She is also a blogger, and a member she was 18. She is proud of her Filipino heritage, and of the ‘Hamilton Mafia’ on Twitter – purveyors of the also proud to be a Hamiltonian. She likes the diversity of #lovethetron hashtag which is used to celebrate Hamilton Hamilton’s population, particularly its young people. events, people and the city’s environment and culture. Molina hopes her success serves as an inspiration to other Molina is also the co-ordinator of the regular Pecha Kucha young people, and encourages them to be willing to work events in Hamilton. These events are run all over the hard and take risks to achieve their goals. world and are a chance for people to gather informally and share thoughts, ideas and art. Jess has been the driving “I represent the young creative living in Hamilton - force behind Hamilton’s Pecha Kucha for the past year hungry for a thriving city, always on the go, and finding and a half, with the next one taking place on 12 August as opportunity to improve not only themselves but the world part of Wintec’s Spark Festival, where successful artists, around them.” PICTURE: Naomi Jorge Photography musicians, journalists, broadcasters, designers and film- 30 UNDER 30: Jess Molina, 23, moved to Hamilton from the Philippines makers share their insights and experiences. At the end of the day, I’m just an ordinary citizen finding when she was 18 and has been the driving force behind the city's Pecha her place in the world, working on stuff I’m passionate Kucha events “I balance my jobs, run a blog, and try to have a social life about, and hopefully inspiring others in the process,” she hamilton.govt.nz/30under30 on top of it, too,” she says. “Most especially I worked hard says.

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MAAORI ARTS AND CRAFTS PUTIPUTI / HARAKEKE FLAX FLOWERS 7 AUGUST, 12pm WAIKATO MUSEUM Celebrate Maaori women’s craft on the first Friday of the month. Make putiputi - harakeke/ flax flowers with Marei Kura Creations.

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CANTANDO CHOIR PRESENTS WINTER WARMER 8 AUGUST, 7.30pm, 9 AUGUST, 2.30pm GALLAGHER ACADEMY CONCERT CHAMBER, WAIKATO UNIVERSITY Cantando Choir with HCCM Young Voices presents a programme that will melt away your winter blues. Performing highlights from Carmina Burana, Porgy and Bess, Spirituals and more featuring soloists Elisha Fai-Hulton (mezzosoprano) and Jonathan Eyres (baritone).

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PET EXPO 8-9 AUGUST, 10am – 5pm The Pet Expo offers members of the public the opportunity to see, touch and experience a wide range of pets and pet products on offer in New Zealand. A selection of animal-related products and services will be on display and are designed to help owners give their pets the best possible care.

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STAR SHERRET FOR NEPAL DYLAN MORAN – OFF THE HOOK 9 AUGUST, 2pm 30 AUGUST, 8pm WAIKATO MUSEUM FOUNDERS THEATRE Take a musical journey with pianist Star Sherret to give to those in need in Nepal. Star is a Dylan Moran, star and creator of TV’s ‘Black Books’ is back in New Zealand with a brand gifted pianist whose style appeals to young and old. All funds raised from this event will go new show, ‘Off the Hook’. Moran’s legendary stand up rants have sold out across the to the New Zealand Red Cross appeal to assist those affected by the recent earthquakes in world, cementing this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his Nepal. generation. Ageing, religion, kids, and relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life. WAIKATOMUSEUM.CO.NZ HAMILTONTHEATRES.CO.NZ TOMMY EMMANUEL 19 AUGUST, 7.30pm CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR FOUNDERS THEATRE 3-6 SEPTEMBER, 10am - 4.30pm CLAUDELANDS In this new tour Tommy Emmanuel will perform solo, playing all his amazing tunes and songs. Every tour is a sellout and New Zealanders love his wonderful friendly and The fair brings together the best specialist retailers from New Zealand and Australia with enthusiastic personality - and Tommy loves New Zealand! His concert performances are the latest craft supplies, tools, kits and ideas, plus demonstrations and workshops with described as “awesome”, “world class” and “amazing.” His guitar playing is described as experts, hands-on classes to make something unique, and inspiring displays of creative “breath-taking”. crafts and quilts – all under one roof.

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SUZANNE PRENTICE ELVIS TO THE MAX 22 AUGUST, 3pm AND 8pm 4 SEPTEMBER, 8pm SKYCITY HAMILTON FUNCTION CENTRE FOUNDERS THEATRE Suzanne Prentice offers songs of diamond sophistication and ballads with the warmth and Elvis to the Max has successfully toured Australia for over a decade, always to sell-out depth of a truly great merlot. She performs towering show tunes, irresistible pop, modern crowds. This goes beyond mere impersonation - the recreation of the King’s looks, moves, blues or an artfully-chosen country selection, Suzanne Prentice enthrals in almost any vocal style, impressions and humour are so accurate, it’s awe inspiring. The New Zealand style in the adult contemporary soundscape but, far from drowning in the diversity, she tour will capture Elvis through the decades, recreating the early years, the black leather of personalises each one with a voice unlike any other. A voice that is famously mellow, yet the ‘68 comeback tour, right through to the white eagle costume - featuring exact replicas capable of rare power. made by Elvis’ own tailor Bill Bellow.

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Where to get your event tickets: Hamilton i-SITE, on the corner of Caro and Alexandra Streets, is an agent for Ticketek, Dash Tickets, iTicket and Eventfinda. The i-SITE is open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9.30am to 3.30pm weekends and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. 0800 HAMILTON (0800 242 645)

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