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The Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund is a great example of a community group having an endowment with Momentum Waikato to fund scholarships or grants that develop individuals' knowledge, abilities and capacity.
This year the Boys Brigade Waikato Trust applied the income from its … View moreThe Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund is a great example of a community group having an endowment with Momentum Waikato to fund scholarships or grants that develop individuals' knowledge, abilities and capacity.
This year the Boys Brigade Waikato Trust applied the income from its Fund to providing grants that enabled three young men, Joel Chernishov, Jake Guyan and Dylan Young, to attend Stage 1 of Boys Brigade's National Leadership Development Course at Nelson Lakes in July.
Joel reported back that he "liked the way the course forces you to learn through practical challenges".
Jake (in yellow jacket in group shot below) said "All of the teaching sessions where insightful and eye opening in what they made me see in myself as a leader and the way I lead and work within a group".
Dylan said "I had such a great time and learned so many things and really went outside my comfort zone and had a blast. My favourite part was definitely the views. This was my first time in Nelson and I would never imagine how beautiful it truly was, so spending a couple nights with the beautiful sunsets and sunrises was incredible."
To learn more and donate to the Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund visit momentumwaikato.nz....
If your community trust or group is considering setting up an endowment fund to generate investment income for grants to individuals or projects, get in touch with us here at Momentum Waikato.
City councillors are set to decide on their preferred option for significantly boosting cycling and walking facilities on a concerning stretch of Morrinsville Rd.
The stretch in question is between the Cambridge Rd roundabout, and Silverdale and Matangi roads.
Are you in favour of changes at … View moreCity councillors are set to decide on their preferred option for significantly boosting cycling and walking facilities on a concerning stretch of Morrinsville Rd.
The stretch in question is between the Cambridge Rd roundabout, and Silverdale and Matangi roads.
Are you in favour of changes at this intersection? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.
One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was … View moreStores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.
One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."
Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The 230 workers set to lose their jobs at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill - 2.2% of the entire South Waikato workforce - have been caught between double-digit production cost hikes and falling paper prices in what one economist said is a “devastating” blow to the Waikato town.
News of the job cuts… View moreThe 230 workers set to lose their jobs at Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill - 2.2% of the entire South Waikato workforce - have been caught between double-digit production cost hikes and falling paper prices in what one economist said is a “devastating” blow to the Waikato town.
News of the job cuts came on Wednesday after workers were told parent company Oji Fibre Solutions was facing “extreme financial headwinds”.
Kia ora,
Just a quick reminder that we’re running our Art Appreciation Café gatherings every Thursday in November, and we’d love for you to drop by and join the group! We meet from 7:00-8:30pm and there are two sessions remaining: Thur 21 November, and Thu 28 Nov.
Location: EarthDiverse … View moreKia ora,
Just a quick reminder that we’re running our Art Appreciation Café gatherings every Thursday in November, and we’d love for you to drop by and join the group! We meet from 7:00-8:30pm and there are two sessions remaining: Thur 21 November, and Thu 28 Nov.
Location: EarthDiverse Centre: 401 Anglesea Street, Hamilton CBD
(Note that we’re just a few shops north of the Hamilton Central Bus Station, and on the same side of the street. Entrance is on the left side of the building, upstairs, first floor. Plenty of off-street parking in front of and on the left side of the building.)
Come by and join us for some biscuits, tea/coffee, some great discussions about particular works of art, and make some new friends!
After acing her audition, 17-year-old vocalist Martha Newland was looking forward to the start of her musical career studying at Wintec in 2025.
Then she got a call to say the course didn't exist any more - and she’s not the only one.
Wintec has informed students and members of staff … View moreAfter acing her audition, 17-year-old vocalist Martha Newland was looking forward to the start of her musical career studying at Wintec in 2025.
Then she got a call to say the course didn't exist any more - and she’s not the only one.
Wintec has informed students and members of staff that several degrees are not taking new enrolments for 2025.What do you think about arts courses potentially being cut? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of … View moreMore alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Do you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?
The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering… View moreDo you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?
The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering awareness and engagement, activating spaces, and securing funding for ongoing developments.
Each year the Friends host a range of events in the Gardens, including Matariki celebrations, a Scarecrow Festival, the Mansfield Garden Party, a Medieval Fair, plant sales, guest lectures and social gatherings.
Their fundraising efforts have supported most of the current Gardens, plus now the upcoming Medieval, Baroque and Pasifika Gardens, and they've backed school education kits and the publication of Peter Sergel’s book The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens.
You can find out more and join the Friends of the Hamilton Gardens at the link below.
The NZSL class at the Centre Library will continue until December 13th. The class resumes on February 7th, 2025. Come along and learn our basic NZSL for fun, communicating with your D/deaf, Hard of Hearing family members, friends and customers..
Concrete roads, uncommon in New Zealand, could offer significant savings in time and money for local and central government if used for the Cambridge to Piarere Expressway, according to a newly released industry report.
The report, The Case for Concrete Roads, was launched by Transport Minister … View moreConcrete roads, uncommon in New Zealand, could offer significant savings in time and money for local and central government if used for the Cambridge to Piarere Expressway, according to a newly released industry report.
The report, The Case for Concrete Roads, was launched by Transport Minister Simeon Brown during an event at Claudelands on Wednesday.
Do you reckon we should get more concrete roads? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Up to two hundred jobs could go at Tokoroa’s Kinleith mill with staff being summoned to a meeting on Wednesday morning, as its owner cites ‘extreme financial headwinds’.
It’s understood there could be up to 200 job losses at Kinleith with different parts of the plant shuttered.
The city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to Waipā District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan O’Regan, is now seriously considering running for her job.
Councillor Andrew Bydder - a Waipā-based architectural designer - said on Friday he’d been asked by … View moreThe city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to Waipā District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan O’Regan, is now seriously considering running for her job.
Councillor Andrew Bydder - a Waipā-based architectural designer - said on Friday he’d been asked by “dozens” of fellow locals to run for mayor at next year’s council elections.
It’s “tough” running dive bars and speakeasies but a growing association is shaking up the New Zealand independent music scene.
These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take… View moreIt’s “tough” running dive bars and speakeasies but a growing association is shaking up the New Zealand independent music scene.
These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take on multiple tasks outside booking bands.
Do you go to live music gigs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
with christmas fast approaching, just wondered what everyone is doing, are you goin away to family/ friends or are they coming to you. are you staying hm doing something with immediate family/in laws etc. is going to be a quietchristmas
Up to 60 single people or couples in Hamilton will get help to leave long-term emergency housing for more permanent accommodation.
It’s part of a new two-centre trial announced by Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka.
Do you think this will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View moreUp to 60 single people or couples in Hamilton will get help to leave long-term emergency housing for more permanent accommodation.
It’s part of a new two-centre trial announced by Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka.
Do you think this will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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