Friday 8 February
Hamilton Junior Naturalists
Do you want to get your children involved in an active and fun group learning about the natural environment?
New or prospective members are most welcome to come along to this event -
Our first event for Term 1 will be a BBQ beside the pool in the pleasant rural surroundings of Tony & Jane Lorimer's place.
Start time: 6.30pm onwards
Venue: 258 Tauwhare Road
This is a BYO event so please bring:
* something for the BBQ
* salad/bread or whatever you like - to share.
* plates, knives, forks
* drinks
* togs/towel
There will also be an opportunity for a tour of the honey house for those interested in finding out how honey gets from the bees into those plastic pots.
See you there.
Mike Safey
Ph 07 855 1242
Saturday 9th February
Jubilee Bush weeding. Meet on Boundary Road, 9am
Contact Katherine 839 4452 or 021 267 2773
Sunday 10th February
Forest and Bird walk - Waitawheta/twin kauris
Average
Leave Hamilton at 8.00, drive via Paeroa and Karangahake and turn right at Owharoa Falls (just before Waikino) to meet at end of Franklin Road at 9.00am.
Apart from climbing (not very high) to see the twin kauri, two large trees left behind by the loggers, the walk is entirely flat because it will follow an old timber tramway. No avoiding getting feet wet on tracks to and from the kauri, but there are some bridges once we return to main track, which crosses the river several times as we go through the dramatic volcanic gorge. Depending on fitness and enthusiasm, can go as far as desired along the tramway.
Great family outing.
Leader: Philip Hart phone 07 856 7992
Begins next Monday, 11 February.
COUNCIL TO HOLD DROP-IN SESSIONS ON PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN
A week of drop-in sessions for Hamiltonians wanting to become more familiar with the Proposed District Plan
The Proposed District Plan, which is currently open for public submissions, governs the way Hamilton looks and feels and sets the rules for future development.
It includes tighter development and design rules, plans to manage the city’s growth more effectively and measures to protect the character of neighbourhoods.
The aim of the drop-in sessions is to provide more information on key aspects of the Proposed District Plan. Display panels will provide detailed explanations about some of the key changes and expert staff will be on hand to answer questions on the plan and the submission process.
The sessions are being held in the Reception Lounge, ground floor, Hamilton City Council, Garden Place between 10am and 7pm Monday to Friday, 11-15 February.
The public are invited to drop in at any time between those hours.
In addition the Proposed District Plan is available online at www.hamilton.co.nz/districtplan along with instructions on how to use our simple online submission process.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
NAME: Susan Pepperell
TEL (DIRECT): 07 838 6666
021 791 264 susan.pepperell@hcc.govt.nz
