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Hidden Hamilton ecological gem revealed
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
New signage to be installed at Hamilton’s Hammond Park tells the story of the hidden bush gem. Sally Sheedy, Hamilton City Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Manager, says Hammond Park is one of the city’s special environments, and installation of ... More >>
The Magic Chicken at Clarence St Theatre
Monday, 25 June 2012, 1:15 pm | Hamilton City Council
The first children’s show to be presented by the Central North Island Arts Consortium will be coming to Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre in time of the upcoming school holidays. More >>
Council Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Friday, 22 June 2012, 11:29 am | Hamilton City Council
Richard Briggs has been appointed Hamilton City Council’s Chief Financial Officer. Council’s Chief Executive Barry Harris said he was very pleased to have secured a financial executive of Richard’s calibre and experience. His extensive experience ... More >>
Government Grant a Further Boost for Waiwhakareke
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 11:30 am | Hamilton City Council
A $171,000 grant from the Environment Ministry will see more than 40,000 new seedlings planted at Hamilton’s Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park. More >>
Hamilton Lines up Test Rugby Festivities
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 3:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton is going emerald green and All Black as it gears up for this weekend’s rugby Test between Ireland and New Zealand. More >>
New Waterworld Pool Divider a First for New Zealand
Monday, 18 June 2012, 11:00 am | Hamilton City Council
An innovative buoyant barrier, the first of its kind in New Zealand, has been installed at Hamilton City Council’s Waterworld swimming complex. More >>
Semi-finalists announced for National Contemporary Art Award
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:22 pm | Hamilton City Council
Nineteen semi-finalists have been selected by Judge Caterina Riva for the 2012 National Contemporary Art Award. The award, now in its 11th year, attracted 230 entries this year from emerging and established artists. More >>
Hamilton City Council Supports Anglesea Wall Art Proposal
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 3:32 pm | Hamilton City Council
A proposal for a temporary artwork on Hamilton’s Anglesea Street wall has gained backing from Hamilton City Council. More >>
Prudent decisions get Hamilton back on track
Saturday, 9 June 2012, 1:59 pm | Hamilton City Council
Key decisions made this week by Hamilton City Council on its 10-Year Plan will ensure the city gets back on track financially, while still allowing for a range of citywide development. The Mayor and Councillors today signed off on the city’s 2012-22 Plan, ... More >>
Committee to consider temporary art installation
Friday, 8 June 2012, 3:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
New life could be breathed in Hamilton’s Anglesea St wall, thanks to a proposed temporary public art installation. Hamilton City Council’s Operations and Activity Performance Committee will be considering whether to endorse a three-month temporary ... More >>
Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award Winners Announced
Friday, 8 June 2012, 10:03 am | Hamilton City Council
A Whanganui design student has won the major prize in the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award 2012. Max Deutschle’s entry The Hollow Tiki, a threedimensional work made of recycled No.8 wire was awarded the $4,000 prize at the awards ceremony held ... More >>
Hamilton: Young leaders to the fore during Youth Forum
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 1:46 pm | Hamilton City Council
The leader of Christchurch’s Student Army and a young Hamilton woman who helps Iraqi children rebuild their lives are the two keynote speakers for Hamilton’s FYI Youth Forum later this month. More >>
A Shortcut to Happiness to show at Clarence St Theatre
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 5:28 pm | Hamilton City Council
The latest romantic comedy from New Zealand’s most successful playwright Roger Hall’s ‘A Shortcut to Happiness’ is coming to Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre next month for three nights from 12-14 July as part of its upper North Island tour, ... More >>
120-year-old Japanese Children's Shrine gifted to Hamilton
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 2:09 pm | Hamilton City Council
A 120-year-old Japanese Children’s Shrine, or Mikoshi, was gifted to Hamilton by its sister city Saitama during a civic ceremony in Hamilton on Saturday, 2 June and accepted by Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker on behalf of the city. The gifting ... More >>
Waikato schools get free rugby gear from Waikato Museum
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 10:55 am | Hamilton City Council
More than a hundred quality rugby balls, a set of goal posts, nets, passing hoops and exercise pads were welcomed by Waikato schools this week after Waikato Museum ran a competition to divvy up the spoils from the recent Red, Yellow and (All) Black ... More >>
Hamilton: Committee members sought for Performing Arts Fund
Friday, 1 June 2012, 1:18 pm | Hamilton City Council
Nominations for the Allocation Committee to distribute Hamilton City Council’s Performing Arts Contestable Fund have opened. The $100,000 fund supports projects which contribute to the development of sustainable performing arts programmes, audience ... More >>
Hamilton Gardens Claims Parks Forum Award
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 10:31 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Gardens Claims Parks Forum Award 30 MAY 2012 For Immediate Release The Te Parapara traditional Maori garden at Hamilton City Councilowned Hamilton Gardens has won an Excellence Award at the annual Parks Forum Awards. The Parks Forum Awards, ... More >>
Hamilton’s First Shared Zone To Open In Worley Place
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:18 pm | Hamilton City Council
For Immediate Release Hamilton’s first shared zone will open in the central city next Wednesday [6 June]. The Worley Place shared zone, which is part of Hamilton City Council’s CityHeart project, will connect Worley Pl to Alexandra St, and enable ... More >>
Temporary closure for Hillcrest Library in Hamilton
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 1:40 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hillcrest Library will be closed from Friday, 8 June until Tuesday, 12 June while new circulation counters are installed. The facility will resume normal operating hours from Wednesday, 13 June. More >>
Arbor Day Boost For Waiwhakareke
Monday, 28 May 2012, 4:57 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamiltonians have a chance to leave a lasting legacy at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park this Friday, 1 June, for Arbor Day. More >>
