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After ratepayer protest, Hamilton City Council have voted for a plan that means parking in the CBD will now cost $6 an hour after two free hours.
Parking task force chairman Geoff Taylor put that plan on the table at today's council meeting and it was approved 8 to 3.
What are your … View moreAfter ratepayer protest, Hamilton City Council have voted for a plan that means parking in the CBD will now cost $6 an hour after two free hours.
Parking task force chairman Geoff Taylor put that plan on the table at today's council meeting and it was approved 8 to 3.
What are your thoughts? Comment below but please be aware comments may be used in print unless NFP is stated.
Morning everyone,
Tenants are feeling the pinch - new figures show Waikato rents have surged in the past year.
Median rental prices jumped by 9.7 per cent to $395 in April 2017 compared with the same month last year.
If you've been lumped with a significant rent increase lately then … View moreMorning everyone,
Tenants are feeling the pinch - new figures show Waikato rents have surged in the past year.
Median rental prices jumped by 9.7 per cent to $395 in April 2017 compared with the same month last year.
If you've been lumped with a significant rent increase lately then we'd like to hear your story.
You can email reporter elton.smallman@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or call him on 849-9678.
Thanks
A central city parking shake-up is coming to Hamilton, but the plan changed after ratepayer protest.
After pushback on the original proposal, councillors have voted for a plan that wipes the targeted residential rate but means parking charges will be $6 an hour after the two free hours.
What … View moreA central city parking shake-up is coming to Hamilton, but the plan changed after ratepayer protest.
After pushback on the original proposal, councillors have voted for a plan that wipes the targeted residential rate but means parking charges will be $6 an hour after the two free hours.
What do you think of the trial plan?
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Acrylic painting classes
The Art Garage
Professional art tutoring from a qualified working artist is coming to your neighbourhood and we want you to take this opportunity to explore and
… View moreAcrylic painting classes
The Art Garage
Professional art tutoring from a qualified working artist is coming to your neighbourhood and we want you to take this opportunity to explore and
join us!
Starting: Wednesday 31 May 2017, 9.30am to 11.30pm.OR
Wednesday 31 May 2017, 12.30pm to 2.30pm OR
Wednesday 31 May 2017, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
End date: Wednesday 5 July 2017
Venue: 37 Cashmere Place, Flagstaff, Hamilton.
Class size : Maximum 10 adults.
Cost: $120 per person for the 6 week block course.
Materials: A materials list will be provided. Tutoring in acrylics.
If you are keen to join us, please contact us before Friday 26 May 2017 to register. First 10 to register will take the places. Payment is prior to class starting ( non refundable).
Glen Steele glenys@aboutbestpractice.co.nz
or 07 854 3384 and leave a message if I am not there to answer.
Did you know near misses around school gates happen when kids are hidden by cars? Your children’s safety depends on you, and Hamilton City Council is reminding drivers to take a second look when parking and driving around schools. Pick-up and drop-off is always a busy time at the school gate. … View moreDid you know near misses around school gates happen when kids are hidden by cars? Your children’s safety depends on you, and Hamilton City Council is reminding drivers to take a second look when parking and driving around schools. Pick-up and drop-off is always a busy time at the school gate. Help protect our kids by parking further away from school gates and parking only in designated car parks.
NZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of … View moreNZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of that, we’ve got some really fun activities where you get the opportunity to apply hands on skills in the areas of: Cookery, Hospitality, Contact Centre, Business, Retail and Early Childhood Education. If you enjoy these activities and decide to grow your skills further, then you can even enroll on the day!
To find out more about this Open Day, visit our website, we can’t wait to see you there!
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Are you part of a Neighbourhood Watch group or know somebody who is? We are looking to chat to someone involved in one of these groups around Hamilton. Are Neighbourhood Watch groups becoming less prevalent? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Alternatively, email … View moreAre you part of a Neighbourhood Watch group or know somebody who is? We are looking to chat to someone involved in one of these groups around Hamilton. Are Neighbourhood Watch groups becoming less prevalent? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Alternatively, email kelley.tantau@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
Council voted for an amended version of free parking commencing 1st October 2017.
The new parking will be two hours free parking in the CBD thereafter $6 per hour. The targeted rate ($26) for residential ratepayers is removed.
The targeted rate for CBD businesses remains.
The new parking will … View moreCouncil voted for an amended version of free parking commencing 1st October 2017.
The new parking will be two hours free parking in the CBD thereafter $6 per hour. The targeted rate ($26) for residential ratepayers is removed.
The targeted rate for CBD businesses remains.
The new parking will result in a $750,000 loss over the period Oct 17-Jun18 and $1m per year.
Councillors against – O’Leary, Mallett and Tooman.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
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