Progress on Te Awa and the Great NZ River Ride
If you’ve driven down State Highway 1 over the last month, you will probably have noticed the construction activity taking place beside the Waikato river, south of Ngaruawahia. The archway of the Perry Bridge is gradually taking shape; rising slowly as it is pieced together alongside the riverbank.
A few weeks ago the full design of the bridge was made public. A woven flax design along the deck features blue and green; a resin applied to the surface will also mean the bridge illuminates in the dark.
Adjacent seating and bike racks will complement the structure.
Completion is expected in the next few months and the bridge promises to be a significant feature of the Te Awa River Ride.
We extend a big thank you once again to our sponsors and supporters for making this iconic landmark a reality!
Just a reminder that Te Awa has bikes available to hire! Options are available from the Hamilton Gardens and Novotel Hamilton Tainui. Full day & half day hire is available, with the cost including helmets and bike locks: $30 Full Day or $15 Half Day.
Remember to share your photos by tagging them on social media with #TEAWARIVERRIDE
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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