Grow Waikato
It's time for the second Grow Waikato event. A bi-monthly briefing on key projects and developments in the Waikato region
Hosted by Jamie Strange MP
Guest Speakers:
Leonard Gardner
Commercial Manager, Fosters Construction Group
Leonard will share his views on the New Zealand and Waikato construction sectors, providing an update on Foster Construction’s current and future projects.
Jen Baird
General Manager City Growth, Hamilton City Council
A briefing on the Industrial & Commercial Growth in Hamilton City.
Matt Stark
Director, Stark Property
Opportunities in the Hamilton and New Zealand construction sectors, and an update on Stark Property’s current and future developments.
Followed by a Q&A session with speakers and Jamie.
Date:
Tuesday, 14th May 2019
Venue:
The Atrium, WINTEC Hamilton City Campus (parking available in carpark building off Ward or Tristram Streets)
Time:
4:30 - 4:45 pm: mix-and-mingle/networking
4:45 - 6 pm: event
Please RSVP by Friday 10th May to melissa.white@parliament.govt.nz
Save the date:
The following Grow Waikato event will be Wednesday, 3rd July, The Atrium, WINTEC, 4:30 pm till 6:00 pm
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.8% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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Poll: Do you want the water tower to stay?
Cambridge may not have to say goodbye to its historic water tower just yet as the council investigates a new, more affordable, way to preserve it.
However its final fate may rest on the outcome of a new detailed seismic assessment due to be completed by the end of the year.
Do you want the water tower to stay? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Yes
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0% Not sure
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0% No