Children's Event: If you go to the Gardens Saturday....
You're sure to find The Waikato Kindergarten Association Teddy Bears Picnic!
The WKA Teddy Bears Picnic is back, and better than ever! This year, your favourite family day out will be based in Rogers Rose Garden, between the brand new children’s playground beside the Jade Dragon Theatre, and the spectacular Pacific Crystal Palace. Bring your beloved teddy, pack a picnic and dress up.
All day entertainment will include story-telling, sing-a-longs, face-painting, sports, activities, potting plants, a teddy bear hospital, prizes and giveaways, roaming characters and so much more in a carnival-like environment. Explore, discover and enjoy a child-friendly event.
Only gold coin entry!
Did you submit on the city council's long-term plan?
Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.
With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is unsurprisingly the proposed 19.9% rise, which itself lands in a cost of living crisis and limping economy.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.6% Yes
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8% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?
A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.
It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.