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After its “best year on record”, the Hamilton Gardens has once again been named in the top 1% of things to do in the world in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Over 500,000 visitors saw the Gardens over the last 12 months, and mayor Paula Southgate said it’s hardly a surprise … View moreAfter its “best year on record”, the Hamilton Gardens has once again been named in the top 1% of things to do in the world in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Over 500,000 visitors saw the Gardens over the last 12 months, and mayor Paula Southgate said it’s hardly a surprise that it’s been recognised once more.
Trip Advisor’s “Best of the Best for 2024” is the highest level of award presented by the world's largest travel review platform.
Is Hamilton Gardens in your top 1% of attractions? Tell us your reasons - and please include NFP if you do not want your comments used in print.
Just a quick reminder:
ANNUAL MATARIKI MULTICULTURAL TREE PLANTING!
Saturday 6 July 2024, 10:30am-1:30pm.
WHERE: Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock Road gate, on the way to the Hamilton Zoo. Please note that this is an updated gate entrance (as we will no longer enter the park from… View moreJust a quick reminder:
ANNUAL MATARIKI MULTICULTURAL TREE PLANTING!
Saturday 6 July 2024, 10:30am-1:30pm.
WHERE: Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock Road gate, on the way to the Hamilton Zoo. Please note that this is an updated gate entrance (as we will no longer enter the park from the Rotokauri Rd gate, as previously advertised).
Bring a spade, water, gardening gloves and your gumboots! (we may have some extra spades available).
This event is free, family-friendly, and fun! Bring the family, plant some saplings, and have some food (light lunch and hot drinks provided). Help offset your carbon usage and plant some tree for our City Council in the awesome Waiwhakareke!
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Easily change the height and layout of the shelves any time as your plants grow or the items you want to showcase change with this handy pegboard finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Despite national headlines about sinking business confidence, Waikato Chamber of Commerce members are more positive - at least the small number who shared their thoughts.
In a just released newsletter, the chamber reports “remarkably positive” local survey results for the June quarter in … View moreDespite national headlines about sinking business confidence, Waikato Chamber of Commerce members are more positive - at least the small number who shared their thoughts.
In a just released newsletter, the chamber reports “remarkably positive” local survey results for the June quarter in Waikato.
The country’s flagship mainland ecological island project has only two months to find half a million dollars before cutting back its vital conservation work or letting staff go.
The future for Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain looks increasingly uncertain, with Jobs for Nature funding ending … View moreThe country’s flagship mainland ecological island project has only two months to find half a million dollars before cutting back its vital conservation work or letting staff go.
The future for Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain looks increasingly uncertain, with Jobs for Nature funding ending this month, a $150,000 overdraft, and requests for additional support from the Department of Conservation being so far unsuccessful.
“We need central government to come to the table," manager Helen Hughes says.
Do you think central government should step in to help? Tell us about your reasons (and include NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
An “iconic” Hamilton home overlooking the river on one of the city’s most prestigious streets is on the market after a stunning transformation inside and out.
Located at 28 Awatere Avenue, the 327m2 abode now boasts a brand new exterior, an engineer-designed pool and an interior that has … View moreAn “iconic” Hamilton home overlooking the river on one of the city’s most prestigious streets is on the market after a stunning transformation inside and out.
Located at 28 Awatere Avenue, the 327m2 abode now boasts a brand new exterior, an engineer-designed pool and an interior that has undergone a complete refit.
Do you enjoy doing home renovations? (Please include NFP if you do not want your comments used in print.)
It’s involved significant financial fireworks over conflicting opinions but Hamilton City Council’s 2024-34 long term plan (LTP) is now set to narrowly get the nod for adoption on Thursday.
But several senior councillors warn it won’t all be plain sailing for mayor Paula Southgate and her … View moreIt’s involved significant financial fireworks over conflicting opinions but Hamilton City Council’s 2024-34 long term plan (LTP) is now set to narrowly get the nod for adoption on Thursday.
But several senior councillors warn it won’t all be plain sailing for mayor Paula Southgate and her supporters, even if they have the numbers for their approach.
Two dozen code of conduct complaints - an apparent record - have been made to Hamilton City Council over a profanity-laden submission from one of its councillors to Waipā District Council.
The city council late on Monday confirmed 24 code of conduct complaints about councillor Andrew Bydder’s… View moreTwo dozen code of conduct complaints - an apparent record - have been made to Hamilton City Council over a profanity-laden submission from one of its councillors to Waipā District Council.
The city council late on Monday confirmed 24 code of conduct complaints about councillor Andrew Bydder’s submission - he says as a private citizen - over constructing a third bridge in Cambridge.
The complainants include mayor Paula Southgate.
Hamilton Gardens enthusiasts now have the opportunity to support the completion of its Medieval Garden, the next new time-travel experience at the city’s premier visitor attraction.
A fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 needed to complete the new themed space has been launched by Momentum … View moreHamilton Gardens enthusiasts now have the opportunity to support the completion of its Medieval Garden, the next new time-travel experience at the city’s premier visitor attraction.
A fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 needed to complete the new themed space has been launched by Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation.
The design of the Medieval Garden will be based on the ruins of the St John of the Hermits Monastery in Sicily, made up of a ‘Cloister Garth’ for prayer and meditation and an ‘Apothecary Garden’ for growing medicinal herbs and healing plants.
Peter Sergel, the founding director and visionary designer of Hamilton Gardens, says each of its existing and planned gardens represents a major transformation point in history, with the Medieval Garden representing the spread of Christianity.
“Three particular aspects will be reflected in the Medieval Garden, one is the piety, study and prayer, second was protection and looking after strangers, and the third was superstition, particularly around geometry and maths and numbers.”
“The Medieval world has inspired all sorts of fiction, including science fiction films, because it was a strange brutal world with all sorts of magic and mystery,” says Sergel.
The monastery spaces of the Medieval Garden will ultimately be one of four gardens on site reflecting the philosophies of the world’s major religions, the others being Islam via the Indian Char Bagh Garden, Buddhism via the Japanese Garden, and Hinduism via the planned Vedic Garden.
It was initially bought as a dairying support block, but what’s become a luxury off-grid glamping retreat for couples in Coromandel has been a hit with guests looking to escape the “hustle and bustle” of city life.
Te Kouma Glamping in Manaia is located 15 minutes away from Coromandel Town… View moreIt was initially bought as a dairying support block, but what’s become a luxury off-grid glamping retreat for couples in Coromandel has been a hit with guests looking to escape the “hustle and bustle” of city life.
Te Kouma Glamping in Manaia is located 15 minutes away from Coromandel Town in the Coromandel Penninsula, and is rated as one of the region’s top Airbnb stays.
Would you ever try an Airbnb on your property? (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)
The South Waikato town of Tīrau could be in line for a corporate fast food takeover if consent is given for the building of a Starbucks and Burger King on the main drag though town.
But, some locals don’t think the corporate giants are the right fit for the town known for its boutique cafes, … View moreThe South Waikato town of Tīrau could be in line for a corporate fast food takeover if consent is given for the building of a Starbucks and Burger King on the main drag though town.
But, some locals don’t think the corporate giants are the right fit for the town known for its boutique cafes, antique shops and corrugated iron inspired art works and facades.
What do you think? Would you want to see these fast food outlets on State Highway 1 in Tīrau? (Please add NFP if you do not want your comments to be used in print.)
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