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Do you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be … View moreDo you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Dear all
Hamilton City Council decided in its recent Ten Year Plan deliberations to go against the wishes of the community by not restoring the Municipal Pools, but by setting aside $1 million to demolish the pools instead. You can read the 10 Year Plan here: www.hamilton.govt.nz...
City Council… View moreDear all
Hamilton City Council decided in its recent Ten Year Plan deliberations to go against the wishes of the community by not restoring the Municipal Pools, but by setting aside $1 million to demolish the pools instead. You can read the 10 Year Plan here: www.hamilton.govt.nz...
City Council is now preparing to apply to itself for resource consent to undertake the demolition. City officials have told Sink Or Swim that the consenting process will be a fully public one, that is, the consent application will be publicly notified and anyone can submit on the application.
The application is expected to be publicly notified this week or next week, so look out for it in the Public Notices section of the local newspapers or on Council's website: www.hamilton.govt.nz...
If you want the Munies to be restored rather than bulldozed and turned into a park, it is important that you make a submission against the consent application. The more people who tell council that we need this pool for historic, recreation, and amenity reasons, not to mention the provision of life-skills and for inner-city vibrancy, the more council may listen.
Wouldn't it be great to have the Munies redeveloped into a wonderful modern swimming complex that will serve Hamilton for another 100 years? This will free up lane space at Waterworld and Gallagher Pools, provide ease of access to a public pool for inner-city dwellers and workers, and a swimming venue for the six schools in walking distance of the Munies.
Once the consent application is notified, submitters will have 4 weeks to make their submission. The hearing is likely to take place in March.
In the meantime, please tell your elected representatives how you feel about the Municipal Pools. When Sink Or Swim presented to Council on the recent 10 Year Plan we were surprised how many of the new Councillors knew nothing of the debate that has been ongoing since 2012 regarding the community's wished for the pools to be refurbished and reopened.
Sink OR Swim would rather see the $1 million go towards part-funding for upgrading the pools, changing rooms, entrance and club room as we envisaged in our 2013 architectural design and costing.
Sink Or Swim is an interest group dedicated to serving the needs of Hamilton’s individual swimmers by ensuring the century-old Hamilton City Council-owned Municipal Pools become once more available to the public following the pools' closure in 2012.
Phone 021 0437 668 (Katherine Luketina)
facebook: www.facebook.com...
email: sink.or.swim.hamilton@gmail.com
We want you to help us work out a plan to manage speeds which feel unsafe or inappropriate in our city. It’s about making sure we have the right speeds on the right roads – so whether you’re on foot, bike or in the car they’re safe for everyone.
Click here to answer some questions we’d… View moreWe want you to help us work out a plan to manage speeds which feel unsafe or inappropriate in our city. It’s about making sure we have the right speeds on the right roads – so whether you’re on foot, bike or in the car they’re safe for everyone.
Click here to answer some questions we’d love your thoughts on. There’s also a map to show us where in Hamilton you think speeds aren’t right or it feels unsafe, and tell us the reason why. In each of the questions you can comment and vote for the ideas you like. This is open until 7 December 2018.
We’re also going to be out and about talking with you.
- Treats in the Park - Western Community Centre on Wednesday 31 October, 4pm to 8pm
- Gourmet in the Gardens - Hamilton Gardens on Sunday 25 November, 4pm to 8pm
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Hi neighbours,
Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.
Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of… View moreHi neighbours,
Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.
Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period, starting Thursday, November 22.
So what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think our midwives should be paid more? How will you be affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
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Reminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy … View moreReminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy Commuting:) Andy Collins -General Manager.
That old white fan looking the same as last summer? Turn it into something fun to brighten up your home with a few Resene testpots. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
Hampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.
USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs … View moreHampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.
USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline Summer Bash Shootout. A star of the show will be Whiddett’s RADBUL Mazda MX5. The public can have a go at the Mazda Drift Gymkhana and join the International track cruise.
There will be the Family Fun Zone, Premium Trackside Lounge and grandstand seating. Don’t miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
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