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March 2017
PAGE 4SHAPING UP Spectacular balloons for festival.
PAGE 3MEET THE MAYOR Your chance to discuss city issues.
Hamiltonians now have an opportunity to let the Council know their views on Easter Sunday trading. An amendment to the Shop Trading Hours Act (1990) in August 2016 allows our council to adopt an Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy.
“At the moment, only shops that have an exemption – such as dairies, service stations, restaurants, cafes, takeaway bar, pharmacies and garden centres – can trade on Easter Sunday. We are keen to hear from Hamilton businesses and the community so the Council can make a decision on having a policy which allows shops in Hamilton to open on Easter Sunday,” says Strategy and Communication General Manager Sean Hickey.
If a policy is introduced, it would allow shops to open in the city on Easter Sunday. The policy cannot regulate the type of shops that may open, nor the hours they open.
The policy, if introduced, would apply to all shops within the Hamilton city boundary but business owners wouldn’t be required to open on Easter Sunday if they didn’t want to. The Shop Trading Hours Act also states all shop employees can refuse to work on Easter Sunday without having to give a reason.
“The two month consultation period between Thursday 9 March and Tuesday 9 May 2017 includes Easter which means people will be
able to share their view while it’s fresh in their minds,” says Mr Hickey.
Following the public consultation, the Council would make a decision on whether to have an Easter Sunday Trading policy or not in time for Easter 2018.
People can view the statement of proposal, policy and submission forms and submit their views at hamilton.govt.nz/eastertrading Hard copies are also available from the Hamilton City Council office in Garden Place, any Hamilton City Library or by phoning 838 6699.
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After a gap of 18 years, the New Zealand Track & Field Championships return to Hamilton’s Porritt Stadium this month, with some of New Zealand’s highest-profile Olympians competing.
Negotiations between Athletics New Zealand, Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty and Hamilton City Council have secured a two year deal meaning New Zealand’s premier athletics event will be held in the city for 2017 and 2018. The 2017 event will be held on Friday 17 to Sunday 19 March.
Porritt Stadium has a proud tradition of hosting major events like the annual Porritt Classic and New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships.
With athletics in New Zealand riding a wave of success after the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics – which saw Kiwis win four Olympic medals and nine Paralympics medals – public interest is high, with many of these athletes in Hamilton battling for national titles.
Spectators can expect to see three of New Zealand’s 2016 Rio Olympic medallists in action with Eliza McCartney, Tom Walsh and Valerie Adams all declaring their intentions to compete. New Zealand’s fastest man Joseph Millar – fresh from his recent stunning runs against Usain Bolt in Australia – will be there too.
In late February, McCartney extended her own national record to 4.82 metres at a meeting in Auckland.
Paralympic medallists Liam Malone, Anna Grimaldi, Rory McSweeney, William Stedman and Holly Robinson will also compete.
Jennian Homes has been announced as naming rights sponsor for the championships and the event has gathered support from the local athletics and business communities.
Athletics New Zealand Events Manager Gareth Archer is excited about the championships returning to the city.
“It’s great to be bringing the championships back to Hamilton after a long break,” he says. “We know Hamilton people get excited about events like this and we’re looking forward to them coming out to Porritt Stadium to see New Zealand’s best athletes.”
The championships will see 600 athletes competing over the three days in senior, under 20 and under 18 grades. More than 150 volunteers are needed to run the championships successfully and planning has been underway since early 2016 to ensure the smooth operation of the event.
The Council worked with Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty to replace the rubberized track in the summer of 2014-2015.
Sally Sheedy, the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Manager, says the investment in an important city asset is paying off: “Porritt Stadium is the key athletics venue in the region, and the home of the sport in the Waikato. By doing that refurbishment work, Porritt Stadium retained its International Association of Athletics Federations Class 2 rating – and made us an attractive venue for this month’s New Zealand competition.”
Entry for the competition is $15 per day for adults and $5 per day for children under 14, $30 for a family (two adults and up to four children), or $35 for a three-day adult pass. Tickets for the event can be purchased via the Athletics NZ website, or on the gate on competition days.
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National Athletics Championships return to city
UP AND OVER: Olympian Eliza McCartney.
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An award-winning exhibition now open at Waikato Museum gives visitors the chance to explore the secrets of the sun.
Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru reveals the mysteries of our closest star through interactive displays, games, challenges and virtual reality technology.
Ever wondered what the sun sounds like? Climb inside a giant inflatable sun to find out. How fast are you compared to the speed of light? Visitors can race against family and friends to see how long it would take you to travel from Earth to the Moon. You can also join a photon on the 149.6 million kilometre journey to reach our atmosphere.
The exhibition was developed by Palmerston North’s Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History with the support of Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.
At the 2016 New Zealand Museum Awards, Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru was named the Best Regional Science and Technology Exhibition. Judge Michelle Dickinson, better known as science champion Nanogirl, described it as “a beautiful exhibition, very hands-on, stunning, delightful and applies technical science to all age levels”.
Waikato Museum Director Cherie Meecham says people of all ages will enjoy the exhibition’s mix of education, interaction and fun.
“In the short time it has been open, Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru has received fantastic feedback from our visitors,” she says. “The exhibition is also an amazing opportunity for schools to support their students’ science learning.”
The exhibition is bilingual, with the science described in English and Te Reo Maaori, as well as incorporating Tikanga Maaori into the interactive elements.
Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru is open until 30 April 2017. Admission is $8 per person, and resource packs containing a UV torch and activity book can be purchased for $2.
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Explore the sun at Waikato Museum
SOLAR HUES: Visitors to Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru can experiment with the surprising ways the colours in sunlight combine.
Opportunity to perform in ChinaThe Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from local groups of dancers, singers and musicians, to perform on a global stage – as part of the Chendgu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival in China.
The festival, from 26 July to 1 August, aims to promote cultural and art exchanges between Chengdu and its sister cities. Hamilton became a sister city with Chengdu in 2015 after signing a memorandum of understanding in 2014.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to invite local artists and musicians to showcase their talent on an international stage. We have a strong sister city relationship with Chengdu and value being able to promote our local talent,” says Justine Allen, Manager Civic and International Events.
Only one lucky group will be chosen to perform at the
festival. The group will receive generous hospitality from the Chengdu Municipal Government including complimentary accommodation, meals and transportation.
“We welcome expressions of interest from groups that include up to fifteen people aged from 15 to 44. They must also have valid passports and the ability to pay for their return airfares between New Zealand and Chengdu,” says Ms Allen.
Last year nearly 500 young musicians, singers and dancers from 19 countries performed at the festival that that has a reputation to delight audiences.
Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Friday 31 March 2017. There is specific selection criteria so please read the information on our website.
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The talented winners of a bike helmet design competition have been recognised at a special ceremony in the Hamilton City Council chamber.
Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher presented the winners with their prizes – each receiving a bike safety pack and a bike helmet with their designs painted by a professional airbrush artist.
Primary School Active Travel Coordinator Cameron Ward says the event was the culmination
of a very successful bike safety awareness campaign held during the last term of 2016.
“Children and teachers from Hamilton primary and intermediate schools were asked to design artwork for a bike helmet and we had an amazing response with more than 650 entries received from 24 schools,” Cameron says.
“Hamilton is an ideal city for biking. Our relatively flat landscape and around 150km of
on and off road cycle paths means we have really good numbers of students cycling to and from school, and we expect these numbers to keep growing.”
Bike safety education is a key focus in the Council’s Hamilton Biking Plan 2015 - 2045. It is expected Hamilton will have around 130,000 additional daily journeys to work or to take students to school by 2045.
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ARTY SAFETY: Winners of the Council’s bike helmet design competition were presented with their airbrushed helmets at a ceremony in the Hamilton City Council Chamber.
An arty approach to bike safety CHENGDU: Local performers have the opportunity to be part of the Chendgu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival in China.
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Meet the MayorAre there any city issues you would like to discuss with me?
Please phone 838 6976 to book a ten-minute appointment during one of the following times:
Thursday 16 March 7.45am to 9am
Thursday 23 March 7.45am to 9am
Thursday 30 March 7.45am to 9am
Thursday 6 April 7.45 to 9am
Appointments must be booked in advance and will be held on the ground floor of the Hamilton City Council Municipal Building, Garden Place.
The Hamilton Gardens Development Project has achieved another significant milestone. Funding for the current developments has reached its target of $7.2 million ahead of schedule.
Securing the funding means works can continue on adding an additional four gardens to the award-winning gardens and adding more visitor facilities. Local, and national, support has been instrumental in achieving this milestone and the new developments are expected to return significant benefits to the region. The Gardens host more than one million visitors each year and is achieving its vision of becoming an internationally recognised garden.
Hamilton Gardens Director Dr Peter Sergel says the team is delighted to reach the target thanks to the outstanding generosity of all those contributing to the Hamilton Gardens Development Project.
“We’d like to thank everyone who contributed to this project, particularly the Lotteries Significant Project Fund which kick-started the project in such
a generous manner. The Friends of Hamilton Gardens and the Hamilton Gardens Development Trust have also played a key role in sourcing funds and undertaking fundraising initiatives,” says Dr Sergel.
The development includes four themed gardens and associated infrastructure: Mansfield Garden, Surrealist Garden, Concept Garden, Picturesque Garden, Tarot, Lawn and Maze Courts, destination playground (opened December 2016), Information Centre extension (due to open late 2017) and jetty upgrade.
The Hamilton Gardens Development Trust is still raising funds for some of the sculptural features that will complete this stage of development.
For more information on the Hamilton Gardens Development Project follow the Gardens’ progress online at facebook.com/hamiltongardens or visit: hamiltongardens.co.nz
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’.
Gardens project milestone reached
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WEL Energy Trust
Brian Perry Charitable Trust
Foster Construction
Grassroots Trust
Freemasons Foundation
Rotary Combined Clubs Hamilton
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Vibrant Trust
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Balloons over Waikato is back for its seventeenth year this month.
Hot air balloons from around the world will colour the city over five days (Wednesday 22 March to Sunday 26 March), with events everyone can be a part of starting at Wednesday’s mass lift off from Innes Common, Hamilton Lake.
There is also the School Hop where balloons visit 18 schools around the city, the hot and
fiery City Burn and Markets in Garden Place, Thursday’s Breakfast at Dawn, competitive flying tasks each morning from Innes Common and the Zuru Nightglow on
Saturday night.
The shaped hot air balloons are always the stars of the show, and Event Manager Michele Connell is thrilled to confirm five special shapes will fly at the festival for 2017.
“We have a gorgeous collection of special shapes including Big Hug (an elephant and a bear in an embrace), Copter Boy (a cartoon-style helicopter), both from Brazil and a home built balloon from Canada, the Alien Rocket (a spacecraft). The Resene in Love with Colour Lovebirds (a heart-shaped balloon) and Robbie
for Ronald McDonald House (a boy in a wheelchair) both come to us from the USA.”
One of Hamilton’s biggest nights out is the Zuru Nightglow on the grounds of The University of Waikato, and this year it is set to be one of the best ever.
Five hours of live entertainment on the main stage includes Kiwi music legend Jordan Luck and his band. There will be carnival rides, food and an aerobatic display from the Royal NZ Air Force’s new Black Falcon team.
The stunning orchestrated hot air balloon glow is a full production, with an epic large-scale live performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s, Time Warp, culminating in the finale of the spectacular firework display. It’s a night not to be missed.
The balloons’ final flight is on Sunday 26 March from 7am, then don’t miss the RNZAF Black Falcons fly over the city at 1:30pm.
Visit the event’s official website for all the information you need, or like them on Facebook for the most up to date daily flying information.
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Balloons set for annual lift-off
UNUSUAL BALLOONS: Five special shape hot air balloons will be the stars of this year’s Balloons over Waikato event. Pictured is Copter Boy.
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Hamilton Civil Defence is reminding Hamiltonians to check their emergency kits to make sure they are prepared in the event of any emergency.
The Council’s Civil Defence Controller Kelvin Powell says the recent issue with water supply to the city is a timely reminder to be prepared.
“Although in the end it only affected a small number of properties, it’s important that
every household is prepared for anything,” says Mr Powell.
“You can never really know when an event will happen and your emergency kit will become essential for you and your family. An event could range from an earthquake, to loss of power in a storm, to our recent water supply issue.
“The rule of thumb is to have at least three litres of water per person, per day for three days
in your emergency kit, and additional water for washing and cooking.”
Other items recommended for a home emergency kit include torches and batteries, radio, first aid kit, blankets, toilet paper, rubbish bags, non-perishable food and gas cooker.
“Setting up a kit if you don’t have one can be easy, look at buying one or two things when you do your regular grocery
shopping and it will begin to come together really quickly,” says Mr Powell.
For more information and to download a full emergency kit checklist visit: getthru.govt.nz
Timely reminder to check emergency kits
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.
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Waikato Stadium has received a big tick from Rugby League World Cup 2017 boss Andrew Hill.
Mr Hill, CEO for the tournament and an experienced rugby league administrator, visited the city recently as part of a nation-wide tour taking in the four New Zealand host venues.
Meeting with Mayor Andrew King and stadium management staff, Mr Hill enjoyed a tour of the venue and was impressed by what he saw – particularly the spectators’ view points and the quality of the pitch.
Mr Hill predicts “great images of great games” being broadcast out of the stadium and the city during the two Rugby League World Cup matches in Hamilton during November this year.
“This is a six-week intense tournament played over three countries, and 13 cities – we’re putting on seven pool games every weekend,” he says.
“It’s a big ask for the organising committee, so when we’re working with a very committed host city such as Hamilton it provides us with a great deal of comfort. And this city puts on
big events on a regular basis – we’re confident in the capacity for Hamilton to host international rugby league’s pinnacle event.”
Mr Hill was confident that when reporting back to rugby league governance boards he’d be able to confirm “when you come to Hamilton, you shouldn’t be concerned”.
His visit included assessing accommodation and training venues, as well as exploring options for visiting teams to engage with local communities and enjoy the broader host city experience.
“Whether it’s players, officials or travelling fans, we need to be able to tell them where they should be staying and what they should be seeing.”
Mr Hill expects to return on other league-related business – including the upcoming Warriors vs St George-Illawarra Dragons fixture – to see the stadium “in game-day mode”.
Mayor Andrew King says he’s looking forward to seeing the stadium full for what will be two historic fixtures for rugby league in the region.
“These will be the first two international rugby league matches ever held in Hamilton – and that’s incredibly exciting for us.”
There are two Rugby League World Cup 2017 matches in Hamilton: Tonga vs Samoa on Saturday, 4 November, and New Zealand vs Tonga on Saturday, 11 November.
Tickets start from just $10 for kids/concessions, $20 adults and $45 for a family of four.
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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.
Anticipation for the Chiefs eagerly awaited match against the British & Irish Lions is building with only Category D and General Admission tickets remaining available.
The match, which kicks off at 7.35pm on Tuesday, 20 June follows the Maori All Blacks game against the Lions and
precedes the first Test in Auckland four days later.
Tickets for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 matches involving the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians, Super Rugby teams and the Maori All Blacks start at $39, while children’s tickets start at $10 for the Barbarians and $29 for the other non-Test matches.
New Zealand Rugby General Manager of the DHL NZ Lions Series 2017, Nigel Cass, said it was great to see a range of events being planned around the matches that would appeal to visitors and local communities.
“We are working closely with Government and local regions, like Hamilton City Council, to
deliver the matches and are really encouraged by the planning underway to create events that excite fans around the country.”
The full programme for the DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 will be officially launched in March and will showcase New Zealand culture, arts, music, entertainment, food and kiwi innovation.
“No other event delivers the level of excitement and interest that the Lions Series does. The unique atmosphere that New Zealand and Lions fans will create will make for an incredible six weeks,” said Cass.
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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.” Verbal and written submission points will be addressed in a deliberations report which will be presented to Council’s Growth and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday 28 March.
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Building unit retains IANZ accredidation
The Council’s Building Unit has retained the ability to process building consents after receiving its best audit result since the Internal Accreditation of New Zealand (IANZ) programme started eight years ago. Every two years the Council is required to undergo an extremely thorough audit of everything the Building Unit does including staff numbers, processes and their ability to meet deadlines. In the latest audit, the Council passed the audit with its best ever result and was not required to make any corrective changes for the first time. The Building Unit provide essential services for our city that enable growth including the processing of building consents to make sure they are safe and meet the Building Code and inspect building work to make sure its top notch. The team also look after pool fencing, eco design, earthquake prone buildings, and dangerous and insanitary buildings.
Council backs its alcohol policy 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.
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Community funding round opensThe Council’s Single-Year Community Grant 2017 round has opened, with organisations encouraged to speak to the Council’s staff about whether their group is eligible.
An annual funding initiative, the Single-Year Community Grant supports small community-led projects helping make Hamilton a great place to live. The Council’s Community Development team manages the allocation of $292,000 from the Single-Year Community Grant.
Debbie Lascelles, the Council’s Community Development and Leisure Manager, says this year there is an emphasis on proactive
discussions between staff and organisations to ensure applicants meet the eligibility criteria.
“It’s important organisations make strong and well-thought out applications. One of the big focusses for us is helping groups understand what we require from them, and what our funding criteria are.”
Organisations planning to apply should contact the Council’s Community Funding Advisor, Sandra Larsen, if they have queries about what will be funded and the funding criteria.
In the selection of grant recipients, the Allocation Committee looks for
organisations which encourage and support community-led initiatives, strengthen participation across diverse communities and inspire pride and a sense of ownership in Hamilton.
Grants will fund organisations for operating and administrative costs, equipment and resources supporting the project or organisation, or development and implementation of programmes in the community.
Applications for the grant close at 4pm on Friday, 31 March.
Apply online at: hamilton.govt.nz/communityfunding
Welcome to HamiltonWe welcomed 112 new citizens to Hamilton in February from 21 different nationalities:British, Chinese, Congolese, Fijian, Filipino, German, Indian, Indonesian, Irish, Kenyan, Kuwaiti, Mexican, Myanmari, Pakistani, Somalian, South African, Sri Lankan, Swedish, Taiwanese, Uruguayan Venezuelan.
Explore the city by bike
With around 150km of bike paths in and around the city, Hamilton offers a multitude of opportunities for riders of all levels.
“Gear up, jump on your bike, and unlock your love of biking,” says Strategic Transport Planner Katherine Johns.
“Join one of the social biking groups the Council and Cycling New Zealand have designed for people who want to bike with others, in a supportive and fun environment. There is no need to register, just turn up on the day.
“There are eight groups who meet on a weekly basis across the city and venture out and explore our great river paths and bike trails.
“Most rides are one to two hours long (there is even time for a coffee at the end of the ride) and cater for beginners to intermediate level riders and everyone in between. If this sounds like you, just turn up to any of the bike groups on the day, the team would love to see you there.”
UNLOCK YOUR LOVE FOR BIKING: Gear up and explore our great city by bike.
ST. ANDREWSMonday 9am Meet by river path Opposite 1 St Andrews Tce
FLAGSTAFFTuesday 9am Meet Flagstaff shopping centre 1158 River Road
Thursday 9.30am Ladies Social Cycling Group Meet Flagstaff shopping centre 1158 River Road
Friday 9am Meet Flagstaff shopping centre 1158 River Road
ROTOKAURISaturday 8.30am Ladies Social Cycling Group Meet behind Wintec Rotokauri 51 Akoranga Road
HAMILTON EASTMonday 9.30am Ladies Social Cycling Group Meet Gate 2 Hamilton Gardens
MELVILLEThursday 6pm Meet at Fresca Cafe Opposite Gallagher Building, Kahikatea Dr
GLENVIEWTuesday 10am Meet at Glenview Library Macdonald Rd
WEEKLY RIDES
For more information email [email protected] hamilton.govt.nz/bikehamilton
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One of Hamilton Zoo’s newest arrivals will feature in an upcoming series of the popular TV series Border Patrol.
Mishka, a 9-year-old male cotton-top tamarin, was imported from Taronga Zoo in Sydney in late December 2016.
His journey through Ministry of Primary Industry checks and quarantine at Auckland will be documented by Border Patrol in an upcoming series.
Kate Peacocke, a producer with Border Patrol makers Greenstone TV, says Mishka’s arrival presented the programme’s creators with “something a little bit different”.
“It adds variety to the show, and the tamarin is a very cute little monkey,” she says. “The animal is quite precious, and so little – it was quite a big and scary trip for him!”
Mishka was imported to Hamilton Zoo to breed with 8 year old female, Bianca. They were introduced on 10 January, says Zoo Director Stephen Standley.
“They were side by side but separated for several days to get to know each other before being allowed access to each other,” says Mr Standley. “Bianca made the first move and approached him, then they ate together from the same bowl.”
Cotton-top tamarins are classed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as ‘critically endangered’ says Mr Standley.
“It’s estimated 80 per cent of their numbers in the wild have disappeared over the past 20 years due to destruction of their native habitat in Colombia so it’s incredibly important that we look after them.”
Mishka lived with another male and a female cotton-top tamarin in Sydney for several years. In his final months in Sydney however, the behaviour in the group changed and Mishka was on the outer,
so staff are very encouraged Mishka and Bianca have connected so well.
“These cotton-top tamarins are part of an international breeding programme and have been identified as a good genetic match for breeding. If all goes well we would expect them to have offspring within the next year,” says Mr Standley.
The episode the importation will feature in is expected to screen later this year, although a date has yet to be confirmed.
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Call goes out for event volunteersA new programme launched by H3 gives Hamiltonians an opportunity to get involved in some of the great events the city hosts.
H3 is the Council unit responsible for managing the city’s event facilities – Claudelands, Seddon Park and FMG Stadium Waikato – and has just launched a new initiative giving opportunities for the city’s residents to volunteer at events.
It’s a chance for residents to help the city put “its best foot forward” when hosting events
at its premier venues, says H3 Operations Manager Claire Toko.
This programme will also include the chance to be involved in some of this year’s major city events, such as the DHL New Zealand Series 2017 and the Rugby League World Cup 2017, as well as other events held throughout the year at these venues.
“The volunteer programme will allow people to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the events industry, while working as part of a dedicated team to deliver
some of the best events in the Waikato,” she says.
Mrs Toko says the tasks for volunteers range from welcoming and assisting guests to assisting with the actual delivery of events. Hours, times, roles and days of work will vary depending on scheduled events and the need for volunteers.
Volunteers will be provided with training, a uniform, and will be invited to a special volunteer function at the end of every year.
“We’re after approachable and friendly
people with a positive ‘can do’ attitude, a willingness to go the extra mile and who are trustworthy and reliable,” she says.
“Over the last few years, volunteers have been crucial to Hamilton’s success delivering several world cups, so we see this as a valuable opportunity to get people involved in the great events we host that showcase Hamilton to the world.”
For more on the programme, visit the H3 website, and click on “About Us”.
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Tamarin’s arrival makes it to TV
CUTE COUPLE: Mishka, front, and Bianca – Hamilton Zoo’s cotton-top tamarins. Mishka’s importation will feature in the TV series Border Patrol.
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NZ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFASTSKYCITY8 MARCH, 6.45AM TO 8.00AMThe Zonta Club of Hamilton-Waikato is hosting the UN Women NZ International Women’s Day breakfast with guest speaker Councillor Paula Southgate. This year’s UN Women theme is Women in the Changing World of Work. VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ
BURGER KING 3X3 QUEST TOURGARDEN PLACE18 MARCH, 9AM TO 4PMThis 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.BASKETBALL.ORG.NZ/3X3
BALLOONS OVER WAIKATOINNES COMMON, HAMILTON LAKE22 MARCH TO 26 MARCHOver 5 days enjoy the amazing site of balloons ascending through the Waikato sunrise at 7.30am every morning and Hamilton’s biggest night out at the Zuru Nightglow, where the balloons glow to orchestrated music finishing with the best fireworks display in town!BALLOONSOVERWAIKATO.CO.NZ
CITY BURN AND MARKETS GARDEN PLACE24 MARCH, 6PM TO 8PMA 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 SEDDON PARK25 MARCH, 11AM TO 6PMAt its heart, it is a day of drama where being in the crowd is as important to the game as the 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
ANZ PREMIERSHIP – SUPER SUNDAYCLAUDELANDS ARENA26 MARCH, 2PM TO 6PMA blockbuster Super Sunday in Hamilton will signal the start of the inaugural ANZ Premiership – New Zealand’s new elite Netball league. This is where the Magic play their first home game against the Tactix. CLAUDELANDS.CO.NZ
WAIKATO WALDORF SCHOOL MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL 2017Waldorf School, 85 Barrington Drive, Huntington26 MARCH, 10AM TO 3PMThe carnival has just about everything imaginable to interest children and adults from live 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.VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ
THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVALHAMILTON GARDENS2 APRIL, 10AM TO 3PMThe 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.THEGREATPUMPKINCARNIVAL.CO.NZ
Whether you are from Beerescourt, Beijing or Blenheim, for the ultimate experience in what our city has to offer, visit the Hamilton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre first. Ph: 0800 Hamilton (4264 5866) E: [email protected] A: Cnr Caro and Alexandra Streets, Garden Place, Hamilton.VISITHAMILTON.CO.NZ
Council Meeting – Annual PlanTuesday 7 March, 9.30am Council Chamber
Council Meeting Thursday 9 March, 9.30amCouncil Chamber
Audit and Risk Committee*Tuesday 14 March, 9.30am Committee Room 1
District Licensing Committee*Friday 17 March, 9.30am Council Chamber
Regulatory and Hearings Committee – Dog Control and Traffic Restriction Hearings*Thursday 23 March, 1pm, Committee Room 1
District Licensing Committee *Friday 24 March, 9.30am Council Chamber
Council MeetingTuesday 28 March, 9.30am Council Chamber
Growth and Infrastructure CommitteeTuesday 28 March, 10.30am Council Chamber
Elected Member Briefing Thursday 30 March, 9.30am Council Chamber
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGSMeetings are open to the public and are livestreamed on our website.
hamilton.govt.nz/livestream
* Not livestreamed
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YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS
Martin GallagherDeputy Mayor021 241 [email protected]
Andrew KingMayor07 838 [email protected]
Paula SouthgateCouncillor: East Ward021 589 [email protected]
Philip YeungCouncillor: East Ward027 808 [email protected]
Siggi HenryCouncillor: West Ward027 808 [email protected]
Dave MacphersonCouncillor: West Ward021 477 [email protected]
Mark BuntingCouncillor: East Ward027 808 [email protected]
James R CassonCouncillor: East Ward027 808 [email protected]
Garry MallettCouncillor: East Ward021 741 [email protected]
Rob PascoeCouncillor: East Ward021 988 [email protected]
Angela O’LearyCouncillor: West Ward 021 343 774 [email protected]
Leo ToomanCouncillor: West Ward021 512 [email protected]
Geoff TaylorCouncillor: West Ward027 808 [email protected]
