Grow Waikato
It's time for the second Grow Waikato event. A bi-monthly briefing on key projects and developments in the Waikato region
Hosted by Jamie Strange MP
Guest Speakers:
Leonard Gardner
Commercial Manager, Fosters Construction Group
Leonard will share his views on the New Zealand and Waikato construction sectors, providing an update on Foster Construction’s current and future projects.
Jen Baird
General Manager City Growth, Hamilton City Council
A briefing on the Industrial & Commercial Growth in Hamilton City.
Matt Stark
Director, Stark Property
Opportunities in the Hamilton and New Zealand construction sectors, and an update on Stark Property’s current and future developments.
Followed by a Q&A session with speakers and Jamie.
Date:
Tuesday, 14th May 2019
Venue:
The Atrium, WINTEC Hamilton City Campus (parking available in carpark building off Ward or Tristram Streets)
Time:
4:30 - 4:45 pm: mix-and-mingle/networking
4:45 - 6 pm: event
Please RSVP by Friday 10th May to melissa.white@parliament.govt.nz
Save the date:
The following Grow Waikato event will be Wednesday, 3rd July, The Atrium, WINTEC, 4:30 pm till 6:00 pm
Three years’ worth of cocaine snorted in three months
More cocaine was taken across Waikato in the last three months than three whole years in the early 2020s.
That’s according to wastewater drug testing carried out by Crown research institute ESR for police.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.2% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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32.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato?
New data has pinpointed Hamilton’s most dangerous intersections, including a high risk Cobham Drive turn off that a resident and driving experts believe should be shut for good.
While that turn into Grey St has resulted in the highest number of injuries, most crashes occurred at the bustling intersection of Te Rapa Straight and Wairere Drive.
Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).