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citynews March 2017 National Athletics Championships return to city After a gap of 18 years, the New Zealand Jennian Homes has been Track & Field Championships return to announced as naming rights Hamilton’s Porritt Stadium this month, sponsor for the championships with some of New Zealand’s highest-profile and the event has gathered Olympians competing. support from the local athletics and business communities. Negotiations between Athletics New Zealand, Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty and Athletics New Zealand Events Hamilton City Council have secured a two Manager Gareth Archer is excited year deal meaning New Zealand’s premier about the championships returning athletics event will be held in the city for 2017 to the city. PAGE 3 and 2018. The 2017 event will be held on MEET THE MAYOR Your Friday 17 to Sunday 19 March. “It’s great to be bringing the chance to discuss city issues. championships back to Hamilton after a Porritt Stadium has a proud tradition of long break,” he says. “We know Hamilton hosting major events like the annual people get excited about events like this Porritt Classic and New Zealand Secondary and we’re looking forward to them coming Schools Championships. out to Porritt Stadium to see New Zealand’s best athletes.” With athletics in New Zealand riding a wave of success after the Rio 2016 Olympics and The championships will see 600 athletes Paralympics – which saw Kiwis win four competing over the three days in senior, Olympic medals and nine Paralympics medals under 20 and under 18 grades. More than – public interest is high, with many of these 150 volunteers are needed to run the athletes in Hamilton battling for national titles. UP AND OVER: championships successfully and planning Olympian Eliza McCartney. Spectators can expect to see three of has been underway since early 2016 to New Zealand’s 2016 Rio Olympic medallists ensure the smooth operation of the event. in action with Eliza McCartney, Tom Walsh The Council worked with Athletics Waikato and Valerie Adams all declaring their Bay of Plenty to replace the rubberized track intentions to compete. New Zealand’s fastest in the summer of 2014-2015. man Joseph Millar – fresh from his recent stunning runs against Usain Bolt in Australia – Sally Sheedy, the Council’s Parks and will be there too. Open Spaces Manager, says the investment Entry for the competition is $15 per day for In late February, McCartney extended her in an important city asset is paying off: adults and $5 per day for children under 14, PAGE 4 own national record to 4.82 metres at a “Porritt Stadium is the key athletics venue in $30 for a family (two adults and up to four GET READY Have you got an meeting in Auckland. the region, and the home of the sport in the children), or $35 for a three-day adult pass. emergency kit? Waikato. By doing that refurbishment work, Tickets for the event can be purchased via Paralympic medallists Liam Malone, Porritt Stadium retained its International the Athletics NZ website, or on the gate on Anna Grimaldi, Rory McSweeney, Association of Athletics Federations Class 2 competition days. William Stedman and Holly Robinson rating – and made us an attractive venue for will also compete. this month’s New Zealand competition.” athletics.org.nz Easter Sunday trading an option? Hamiltonians now have an opportunity to If a policy is introduced, it would allow able to share their view while it’s fresh in let the Council know their views on Easter shops to open in the city on Easter Sunday. their minds,” says Mr Hickey. Sunday trading. An amendment to the Shop The policy cannot regulate the type of shops Trading Hours Act (1990) in August 2016 that may open, nor the hours they open. Following the public consultation, the allows our council to adopt an Easter Sunday Council would make a decision on whether Shop Trading Policy. The policy, if introduced, would apply to to have an Easter Sunday Trading policy or all shops within the Hamilton city not in time for Easter 2018. “At the moment, only shops that have an boundary but business owners wouldn’t be exemption – such as dairies, service stations, required to open on Easter Sunday if they People can view the statement of proposal, restaurants, cafes, takeaway bar, pharmacies didn’t want to. The Shop Trading Hours Act policy and submission forms and submit and garden centres – can trade on Easter also states all shop employees can refuse to their views at hamilton.govt.nz/eastertrading Sunday. We are keen to hear from Hamilton work on Easter Sunday without having to Hard copies are also available from the businesses and the community so the Council give a reason. Hamilton City Council office in PAGE 4 can make a decision on having a policy which Garden Place, any Hamilton City Library SHAPING UP Spectacular allows shops in Hamilton to open on Easter “The two month consultation period between or by phoning 838 6699. balloons for festival. Sunday,” says Strategy and Communication Thursday 9 March and Tuesday 9 May 2017 General Manager Sean Hickey. includes Easter which means people will be hamilton.govt.nz/eastertrading
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CHENGDU: Local An arty approach to bike safety performers have the opportunity to be part of the Chendgu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival in China.
Opportunity to perform in China The Council is calling for festival. The group will receive Expressions of Interest from generous hospitality from the local groups of dancers, singers Chengdu Municipal Government and musicians, to perform on including complimentary a global stage – as part of the accommodation, meals and Chendgu International Sister transportation. Cities Youth Music Festival in China. “We welcome expressions of interest from groups that include The festival, from 26 July to up to fifteen people aged from 1 August, aims to promote 15 to 44. They must also have cultural and art exchanges valid passports and the ability between Chengdu and its sister to pay for their return airfares ARTY SAFETY: Winners of the Council’s bike helmet design competition were presented with their airbrushed helmets at a ceremony in cities. Hamilton became a sister between New Zealand and the Hamilton City Council Chamber. city with Chengdu in 2015 Chengdu,” says Ms Allen. after signing a memorandum The talented winners of a bike of a very successful bike safety on and off road cycle paths means of understanding in 2014. Last year nearly 500 young helmet design competition have awareness campaign held during we have really good numbers musicians, singers and dancers been recognised at a special the last term of 2016. of students cycling to and from “We’re absolutely thrilled to from 19 countries performed ceremony in the Hamilton City school, and we expect these have the opportunity to invite at the festival that that has a Council chamber. “Children and teachers numbers to keep growing.” local artists and musicians to reputation to delight audiences. from Hamilton primary and showcase their talent on an Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher intermediate schools were asked Bike safety education is a key international stage. We have a Expressions of interest must be presented the winners with their to design artwork for a bike focus in the Council’s Hamilton strong sister city relationship received by 5pm on Friday 31 prizes – each receiving a bike helmet and we had an amazing Biking Plan 2015 - 2045. It is with Chengdu and value being March 2017. There is specific safety pack and a bike helmet response with more than 650 expected Hamilton will have able to promote our local talent,” selection criteria so please read with their designs painted by a entries received from 24 schools,” around 130,000 additional daily says Justine Allen, Manager the information on our website. professional airbrush artist. Cameron says. journeys to work or to take Civic and International Events. students to school by 2045. hamilton.govt.nz/ Primary School Active Travel “Hamilton is an ideal city Only one lucky group will chengdumusicfestival Coordinator Cameron Ward says for biking. Our relatively flat hamilton.govt.nz/bikehamilton be chosen to perform at the the event was the culmination landscape and around 150km of Explore the sun at Waikato Museum An award-winning exhibition now The exhibition was developed by “In the short time it has been open, open at Waikato Museum gives Palmerston North’s Te Manawa Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru has received visitors the chance to explore the Museum of Art, Science and fantastic feedback from our secrets of the sun. History with the support of visitors,” she says. “The exhibition Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, is also an amazing opportunity for Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru reveals the Prime Minister’s Chief schools to support their students’ the mysteries of our closest star Science Advisor. science learning.” through interactive displays, games, challenges and virtual At the 2016 New Zealand Museum The exhibition is bilingual, with Awards, Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru was reality technology. the science described in English named the Best Regional Science and Te Reo Maaori, as well as and Technology Exhibition. Judge Ever wondered what the sun incorporating Tikanga Maaori into Michelle Dickinson, better known sounds like? Climb inside a giant the interactive elements. as science champion Nanogirl, inflatable sun to find out. How fast described it as “a beautiful Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru is open until are you compared to the speed of exhibition, very hands-on, 30 April 2017. Admission is $8 light? Visitors can race against stunning, delightful and applies per person, and resource packs family and friends to see how long technical science to all age levels”. containing a UV torch and activity it would take you to travel from book can be purchased for $2. Earth to the Moon. You can also Waikato Museum Director Cherie join a photon on the 149.6 million Meecham says people of all ages waikatomuseum.co.nz kilometre journey to reach our will enjoy the exhibition’s mix of SOLAR HUES: Visitors to Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru can experiment with the surprising ways the atmosphere. education, interaction and fun. colours in sunlight combine.
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT: The Mansfield Garden will be a recreation of the early 20th Century New Zealand Garden described in Katherine Mansfield’s famous short story ‘The Garden Party’.
The Hamilton Gardens a generous manner. The Friends Development Project has of Hamilton Gardens and the MAJOR SPONSORS achieved another significant Hamilton Gardens Development milestone. Funding for the current Trust have also played a key role AND FUNDING developments has reached its in sourcing funds and undertaking ORGANISATIONS Meet the Mayor target of $7.2 million ahead of fundraising initiatives,” says Are there any city issues you schedule. Dr Sergel. Hamilton City Council would like to discuss with me? Securing the funding means The development includes four ratepayers (targeted rate Please phone 838 6976 to book until 2017/2018 works can continue on adding themed gardens and associated a ten-minute appointment during financial year) an additional four gardens to infrastructure: Mansfield Garden, one of the following times: the award-winning gardens and Surrealist Garden, Concept Lotteries Significant Thursday 16 March adding more visitor facilities. Garden, Picturesque Garden, Project Fund Local, and national, support has Tarot, Lawn and Maze Courts, 7.45am to 9am been instrumental in achieving destination playground (opened Trust Waikato Thursday 23 March this milestone and the new December 2016), Information 7.45am to 9am developments are expected to Centre extension (due to open late WEL Energy Trust return significant benefits to the 2017) and jetty upgrade. Thursday 30 March region. The Gardens host more Brian Perry Charitable Trust 7.45am to 9am than one million visitors each The Hamilton Gardens year and is achieving its vision Development Trust is still Foster Construction Thursday 6 April of becoming an internationally raising funds for some of 7.45 to 9am recognised garden. the sculptural features that Grassroots Trust will complete this stage of Appointments must be booked in Hamilton Gardens Director Dr development. Freemasons Foundation advance and will be held on Peter Sergel says the team is the ground floor of the Hamilton delighted to reach the target thanks For more information on the Rotary Combined Clubs City Council Municipal Building, to the outstanding generosity of all Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Garden Place. those contributing to the Hamilton Development Project follow Gardens Development Project. the Gardens’ progress online at Hamilton Gardens facebook.com/hamiltongardens Development Trust “We’d like to thank everyone or visit: hamiltongardens.co.nz who contributed to this project, Friends of Hamilton Gardens particularly the Lotteries Significant Project Fund which Vibrant Trust kick-started the project in such Andrew King
hamilton.govt.nz /hamiltoncitycouncil @CouncilHamilton 3 citynews Balloons set for annual lift-off Balloons over Waikato is back for its for Ronald McDonald House (a boy in a seventeenth year this month. wheelchair) both come to us from the USA.”
Hot air balloons from around the world will One of Hamilton’s biggest nights out is colour the city over five days (Wednesday the Zuru Nightglow on the grounds of The 22 March to Sunday 26 March), with University of Waikato, and this year it is set to events everyone can be a part of starting be one of the best ever. at Wednesday’s mass lift off from Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. Five hours of live entertainment on the main stage includes Kiwi music legend Jordan Luck There is also the School Hop where balloons and his band. There will be carnival rides, food visit 18 schools around the city, the hot and and an aerobatic display from the Royal NZ Air fiery City Burn and Markets in Garden Place, Force’s new Black Falcon team. Thursday’s Breakfast at Dawn, competitive flying tasks each morning from Innes The stunning orchestrated hot air balloon glow Common and the Zuru Nightglow on is a full production, with an epic large-scale Saturday night. live performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s, Time Warp, culminating in the finale The shaped hot air balloons are always the of the spectacular firework display. It’s a night stars of the show, and Event Manager Michele not to be missed. Connell is thrilled to confirm five special The balloons’ final flight is on Sunday 26 shapes will fly at the festival for 2017. March from 7am, then don’t miss the RNZAF “We have a gorgeous collection of special Black Falcons fly over the city at 1:30pm. shapes including Big Hug (an elephant and a Visit the event’s official website for all UNUSUAL BALLOONS: bear in an embrace), Copter Boy (a cartoon- the information you need, or like them on Five special shape hot air style helicopter), both from Brazil and a home Facebook for the most up to date daily flying balloons will be the stars built balloon from Canada, the Alien Rocket (a of this year’s Balloons information. over Waikato event. spacecraft). The Resene in Love with Colour Pictured is Copter Boy. Lovebirds (a heart-shaped balloon) and Robbie balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz
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Hamilton City Council Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Pools FMG Stadium Waikato Waikato Museum Arts Post Claudelands Hamilton Zoo Hamilton City Libraries Hamilton NZ Hamilton Adopt a Dog GET READY: An emergency kit can be put together by buying a few items in your regular shopping and ensuring you have enough stored water for your family. National Contemporary Art Award Hamilton Civil Defence is every household is prepared for in your emergency kit, and shopping and it will begin to reminding Hamiltonians to check anything,” says Mr Powell. additional water for washing come together really quickly,” Hamilton City Council their emergency kits to make and cooking.” says Mr Powell. “You can never really know Hamilton NZ sure they are prepared in the event of any emergency. when an event will happen and Other items recommended For more information and to Hamilton City Libraries your emergency kit will become for a home emergency kit download a full emergency kit Waikato Museum The Council’s Civil Defence essential for you and your family. include torches and batteries, checklist visit: getthru.govt.nz Hamilton Zoo Controller Kelvin Powell says An event could range from an radio, first aid kit, blankets, the recent issue with water earthquake, to loss of power in a toilet paper, rubbish bags, non- Hamilton Gardens supply to the city is a timely storm, to our recent water perishable food and gas cooker. reminder to be prepared. supply issue. “Setting up a kit if you don’t Hamilton City Council “Although in the end it only “The rule of thumb is to have have one can be easy, look at Hamilton Zoo affected a small number of at least three litres of water per buying one or two things when properties, it’s important that person, per day for three days you do your regular grocery
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PASS IT ON: Mayor Andrew King met with Rugby League World Cup 2017 Chief Executive Andrew Hill to discuss city planning for the tournament, in November. Waikato Stadium has received a Mr Hill predicts “great images big events on a regular basis – “Whether it’s players, officials “These will be the first two big tick from Rugby League World of great games” being broadcast we’re confident in the capacity or travelling fans, we need to international rugby league matches Cup 2017 boss Andrew Hill. out of the stadium and the city for Hamilton to host international be able to tell them where they ever held in Hamilton – and that’s during the two Rugby League rugby league’s pinnacle event.” should be staying and what they incredibly exciting for us.” Mr Hill, CEO for the tournament World Cup matches in Hamilton should be seeing.” and an experienced rugby during November this year. Mr Hill was confident that There are two Rugby League league administrator, visited when reporting back to rugby Mr Hill expects to return on World Cup 2017 matches in the city recently as part of a “This is a six-week intense league governance boards other league-related business – Hamilton: Tonga vs Samoa on nation-wide tour taking in the tournament played over three he’d be able to confirm “when including the upcoming Warriors Saturday, 4 November, and four New Zealand host venues. countries, and 13 cities – we’re you come to Hamilton, you vs St George-Illawarra Dragons New Zealand vs Tonga on putting on seven pool games every shouldn’t be concerned”. fixture – to see the stadium “in Saturday, 11 November. Meeting with Mayor Andrew King weekend,” he says. game-day mode”. and stadium management staff, His visit included assessing Tickets start from just Mr Hill enjoyed a tour of the “It’s a big ask for the organising accommodation and training Mayor Andrew King says he’s $10 for kids/concessions, venue and was impressed by committee, so when we’re venues, as well as exploring looking forward to seeing the $20 adults and $45 for a what he saw – particularly the working with a very committed options for visiting teams to stadium full for what will be two family of four. spectators’ view points and the host city such as Hamilton it engage with local communities historic fixtures for rugby league quality of the pitch. provides us with a great deal of and enjoy the broader host in the region. rlwc2017.com comfort. And this city puts on city experience. Lions tour ready to roar into town Anticipation for the Chiefs precedes the first Test in Auckland New Zealand Rugby General deliver the matches and are really “No other event delivers the level eagerly awaited match against four days later. Manager of the DHL NZ Lions encouraged by the planning of excitement and interest that the British & Irish Lions is Series 2017, Nigel Cass, said it was underway to create events that the Lions Series does. The unique building with only Category D Tickets for DHL NZ Lions Series great to see a range of events being excite fans around the country.” atmosphere that New Zealand and and General Admission tickets 2017 matches involving the planned around the matches that Lions fans will create will make for remaining available. New Zealand Provincial Barbarians, would appeal to visitors and local The full programme for the DHL an incredible six weeks,” said Cass. Super Rugby teams and the Maori communities. NZ Lions Series 2017 will be The match, which kicks off at All Blacks start at $39, while officially launched in March nzlionsseries17.com 7.35pm on Tuesday, 20 June children’s tickets start at $10 for the “We are working closely with and will showcase New Zealand follows the Maori All Blacks Barbarians and $29 for the other Government and local regions, culture, arts, music, entertainment, game against the Lions and non-Test matches. like Hamilton City Council, to food and kiwi innovation.
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IN BRIEF Council backs its alcohol policy Explore the city by bike Hamilton City Council voted to cease negotiations in its Provisional Local Alcohol Policy (PLAP) and seek approval of the current version. The PLAP will be submitted to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) for approval without any changes from negotiations with three formal appellants. The PLAP restricts the hours of sale for alcohol and limits the locations where alcohol can be sold. hamilton.govt.nz/lap
Community part of waste decision Two days of hearings were held last month on proposals for wheeled bins and more recycling options for Hamilton’s kerbside rubbish and recycling collection. There were around 2800 written submissions received, a record for the Council, during last year’s two-month consultation period, and hearings provided a chance for people to speak about their views to councillors. Councillor O’Leary, who chaired the Hearings, says “one of the special features of these hearings has been the number of people who said this is their first time coming into chamber and being part of our decision-making process. It can be a bit daunting, but the hearings have brought out some really thoughtful and useful contributions, and it’s great to hear directly from the people we represent.” UNLOCK YOUR LOVE FOR BIKING: Gear up and explore our great city by bike. Verbal and written submission points will be addressed in a deliberations report which With around 150km of bike paths in and WEEKLY RIDES will be presented to Council’s Growth and around the city, Hamilton offers a multitude Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday of opportunities for riders of all levels. ST. ANDREWS ROTOKAURI 28 March. Monday 9am Saturday 8.30am fightthelandfill.co.nz “Gear up, jump on your bike, and unlock Meet by river path Ladies Social Cycling Group your love of biking,” says Strategic Opposite 1 St Andrews Tce Meet behind Wintec Rotokauri Transport Planner Katherine Johns. 51 Akoranga Road Building unit retains IANZ FLAGSTAFF accredidation “Join one of the social biking groups Tuesday 9am HAMILTON EAST the Council and Cycling New Zealand The Council’s Building Unit has retained Meet Flagstaff shopping centre Monday 9.30am have designed for people who want to the ability to process building consents 1158 River Road Ladies Social Cycling Group bike with others, in a supportive and fun after receiving its best audit result since Meet Gate 2 Hamilton Gardens the Internal Accreditation of New Zealand environment. There is no need to register, Thursday 9.30am (IANZ) programme started eight years ago. just turn up on the day. Ladies Social Cycling Group MELVILLE Every two years the Council is required to Meet Flagstaff shopping centre undergo an extremely thorough audit of “There are eight groups who meet on a Thursday 6pm 1158 River Road everything the Building Unit does including weekly basis across the city and venture Meet at Fresca Cafe Opposite Gallagher Building, Kahikatea Dr staff numbers, processes and their ability out and explore our great river paths and Friday 9am to meet deadlines. In the latest audit, the bike trails. Meet Flagstaff shopping centre GLENVIEW Council passed the audit with its best ever 1158 River Road result and was not required to make any “Most rides are one to two hours long Tuesday 10am Meet at Glenview Library corrective changes for the first time. The (there is even time for a coffee at the end Building Unit provide essential services for Macdonald Rd of the ride) and cater for beginners to our city that enable growth including the intermediate level riders and everyone in processing of building consents to make between. If this sounds like you, just turn sure they are safe and meet the Building up to any of the bike groups on the day, the For more information email [email protected] Code and inspect building work to make team would love to see you there.” hamilton.govt.nz/bikehamilton sure its top notch. The team also look after pool fencing, eco design, earthquake prone buildings, and dangerous and insanitary Community funding round opens buildings. The Council’s Single-Year Community discussions between staff and organisations organisations which encourage and support Welcome to Grant 2017 round has opened, with to ensure applicants meet the eligibility community-led initiatives, strengthen organisations encouraged to speak to the criteria. participation across diverse communities Hamilton Council’s staff about whether their group and inspire pride and a sense of ownership is eligible. “It’s important organisations make strong in Hamilton. We welcomed 112 new and well-thought out applications. One of citizens to Hamilton in An annual funding initiative, the Single- the big focusses for us is helping groups Grants will fund organisations for February from 21 different Year Community Grant supports small understand what we require from them, and operating and administrative costs, nationalities: community-led projects helping make what our funding criteria are.” equipment and resources supporting the British, Chinese, Congolese, Hamilton a great place to live. The Council’s project or organisation, or development Fijian, Filipino, German, Indian, Community Development team manages the Organisations planning to apply should and implementation of programmes in allocation of $292,000 from the Single-Year contact the Council’s Community Funding the community. Indonesian, Irish, Kenyan, Community Grant. Advisor, Sandra Larsen, if they have Kuwaiti, Mexican, Myanmari, queries about what will be funded and the Applications for the grant close at 4pm on Pakistani, Somalian, South Debbie Lascelles, the Council’s Community funding criteria. Friday, 31 March. African, Sri Lankan, Swedish, Development and Leisure Manager, says Taiwanese, Uruguayan In the selection of grant recipients, Apply online at: this year there is an emphasis on proactive Venezuelan. the Allocation Committee looks for hamilton.govt.nz/communityfunding
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CUTE COUPLE: Mishka, front, and Bianca – Hamilton Zoo’s cotton-top tamarins. Mishka’s importation will feature in the TV series Border Patrol. One of Hamilton Zoo’s newest arrivals will “It adds variety to the show, and the Cotton-top tamarins are classed by the so staff are very encouraged Mishka and feature in an upcoming series of the popular tamarin is a very cute little monkey,” she International Union for Conservation of Bianca have connected so well. TV series Border Patrol. says. “The animal is quite precious, and Nature as ‘critically endangered’ says so little – it was quite a big and scary trip Mr Standley. “These cotton-top tamarins are part of an Mishka, a 9-year-old male cotton-top for him!” international breeding programme and have tamarin, was imported from Taronga Zoo “It’s estimated 80 per cent of their been identified as a good genetic match for in Sydney in late December 2016. Mishka was imported to Hamilton Zoo to numbers in the wild have disappeared breeding. If all goes well we would expect breed with 8 year old female, Bianca. They over the past 20 years due to destruction them to have offspring within the next His journey through Ministry of Primary were introduced on 10 January, says Zoo of their native habitat in Colombia so year,” says Mr Standley. Industry checks and quarantine at Auckland Director Stephen Standley. it’s incredibly important that we look will be documented by Border Patrol in an after them.” The episode the importation will feature upcoming series. “They were side by side but separated for in is expected to screen later this year, several days to get to know each other Mishka lived with another male and a although a date has yet to be confirmed. Kate Peacocke, a producer with Border before being allowed access to each other,” female cotton-top tamarin in Sydney for Patrol makers Greenstone TV, says Mishka’s says Mr Standley. “Bianca made the several years. In his final months in Sydney hamiltonzoo.co.nz arrival presented the programme’s creators first move and approached him, then they however, the behaviour in the group with “something a little bit different”. ate together from the same bowl.” changed and Mishka was on the outer, Call goes out for event volunteers A new programme launched by H3 gives at its premier venues, says H3 Operations some of the best events in the Waikato,” people with a positive ‘can do’ attitude, a Hamiltonians an opportunity to get Manager Claire Toko. she says. willingness to go the extra mile and who are involved in some of the great events the trustworthy and reliable,” she says. city hosts. This programme will also include the chance Mrs Toko says the tasks for volunteers to be involved in some of this year’s major range from welcoming and assisting guests “Over the last few years, volunteers H3 is the Council unit responsible for city events, such as the DHL New Zealand to assisting with the actual delivery of have been crucial to Hamilton’s success managing the city’s event facilities – Series 2017 and the Rugby League World events. Hours, times, roles and days of work delivering several world cups, so we see Claudelands, Seddon Park and FMG Cup 2017, as well as other events held will vary depending on scheduled events this as a valuable opportunity to get people and the need for volunteers. involved in the great events we host that Stadium Waikato – and has just launched a throughout the year at these venues. showcase Hamilton to the world.” new initiative giving opportunities for the Volunteers will be provided with training, city’s residents to volunteer at events. “The volunteer programme will allow a uniform, and will be invited to a special For more on the programme, visit the H3 people to gain invaluable hands-on volunteer function at the end of every year. website, and click on “About Us”. It’s a chance for residents to help the city put experience in the events industry, while “its best foot forward” when hosting events working as part of a dedicated team to deliver “We’re after approachable and friendly h3group.co.nz
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NZ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST ANZ PREMIERSHIP – SUPER SUNDAY SKYCITY CLAUDELANDS ARENA 8 MARCH, 6.45AM TO 8.00AM 26 MARCH, 2PM TO 6PM The Zonta Club of Hamilton-Waikato is hosting the UN Women NZ International Women’s Day A blockbuster Super Sunday in Hamilton will signal the start of the inaugural ANZ Premiership breakfast with guest speaker Councillor Paula Southgate. This year’s UN Women theme is – New Zealand’s new elite Netball league. This is where the Magic play their first home game Women in the Changing World of Work. against the Tactix. VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ CLAUDELANDS.CO.NZ
BURGER KING 3X3 QUEST TOUR WAIKATO WALDORF SCHOOL MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL GARDEN PLACE 2017 18 MARCH, 9AM TO 4PM Waldorf School, 85 Barrington Drive, Huntington This event is not only fun for players but also exciting for spectators, with a new game every 15 minutes on 8 courts. So, come along and be part of all the action. 26 MARCH, 10AM TO 3PM The carnival has just about everything imaginable to interest children and adults from live BASKETBALL.ORG.NZ/3X3 jousting, living history encampments, and crafts, entertainment, and food. Unique childrens’ activities include crystal panning, candle-making, wooden horse jousting. Enjoy live entertainment, wholesome home-baked goodies and beautiful handcrafts for sale. BALLOONS OVER WAIKATO VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ INNES COMMON, HAMILTON LAKE 22 MARCH TO 26 MARCH Over 5 days enjoy the amazing site of balloons ascending through the Waikato sunrise at THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVAL 7.30am every morning and Hamilton’s biggest night out at the Zuru Nightglow, where the HAMILTON GARDENS balloons glow to orchestrated music finishing with the best fireworks display in town! 2 APRIL, 10AM TO 3PM BALLOONSOVERWAIKATO.CO.NZ The Great Pumpkin Carnival celebrates pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Competitions include the oddest, heaviest, best carved and most perfect pumpkin. It is sure to be a fun family day out for people of all ages. CITY BURN AND MARKETS THEGREATPUMPKINCARNIVAL.CO.NZ GARDEN PLACE 24 MARCH, 6PM TO 8PM A great way to enjoy the Balloons over Waikato festival is to head along to a free family event with entertainment, food, and markets, right in the heart of the City. HAMILTONCENTRAL.CO.NZ
ANZ ODI SERIES, BLACKCAPS VS SOUTH AFRICA Whether you are from Beerescourt, Beijing or Blenheim, for the ultimate experience in what our city SEDDON PARK has to offer, visit the Hamilton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre first. Ph: 0800 Hamilton (4264 5866) 25 MARCH, 11AM TO 6PM E: [email protected] A: Cnr Caro and Alexandra Streets, Garden Place, Hamilton. At its heart, it is a day of drama where being in the crowd is as important to the game as the VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ players on the field itself. Grab your friends and family to experience the stadium summer buzz, the costumes, that dad catch from the crowd and the nail-biting excitement at those crucial crunch points that define tension. SEDDONPARK.COM
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
Meetings are open to the public and Council Meeting – Annual Plan District Licensing Committee* Council Meeting are livestreamed on our website. Tuesday 7 March, 9.30am Friday 17 March, 9.30am Tuesday 28 March, 9.30am Council Chamber Council Chamber Council Chamber hamilton.govt.nz/livestream Council Meeting Regulatory and Hearings Committee – Dog Growth and Infrastructure Committee Thursday 9 March, 9.30am Control and Traffic Restriction Hearings* Tuesday 28 March, 10.30am Council Chamber Thursday 23 March, 1pm, Committee Room 1 Council Chamber
Audit and Risk Committee* District Licensing Committee * Elected Member Briefing Tuesday 14 March, 9.30am Friday 24 March, 9.30am Thursday 30 March, 9.30am * Not livestreamed Committee Room 1 Council Chamber Council Chamber YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS Andrew King Mark Bunting Paula Southgate Angela O’Leary Mayor Councillor: East Ward Councillor: East Ward Councillor: West Ward 07 838 6976 027 808 5164 021 589 957 021 343 774 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Martin Gallagher Garry Mallett Siggi Henry Leo Tooman Deputy Mayor Councillor: East Ward Councillor: West Ward Councillor: West Ward 027 808 5155 021 241 8434 021 741 021 021 512 098 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rob Pascoe Dave Macpherson Councillor: East Ward Councillor: West Ward 021 988 742 021 477 388 [email protected] [email protected]
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