Hamilton's Draft 10-year Plan
You may have read or heard that Hamilton’s 10-year plan is now open for public submissions. What does this mean and why is it so important for our community?
- HCC have drawn up their draft plan for the next 10 years. This sets out what they plan to spend money on and when; what they expect projects to cost and how they plan to fund them. (Note that by exclusion the draft also says what they plan to NOT spend money on!)
- A public consultation document has been written by HCC. This should be an easy-to-understand version of the key points in the draft plan.
- On 29 March that public consultation document is released to the public.
- From 29 March to 30 April 2018 the public can give feedback to HCC on the draft plan – this is the ‘making submissions’ part. It’s your chance to have your say on whether the draft plan should be changed before it becomes the operational plan.
- During May 2018 the Councillors debate the issues raised in the public submissions. Members of the public have an opportunity to make a verbal presentation to support their submissions.
- The draft plan is revised based on the public submissions and Council debate. Then on 28 June the revised plan is formally adopted as the working 10-year-plan for the city.
NECH has put together a simple guide to having your say on the 10-year plan; click the link below or see the attached document for more info.
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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28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.6% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Last Minute Shoppers Christmas Pop Up Market 2024
Join us for some last-minute Christmas shopping at Riverlea. This is a free festive event for the community where you will find a wide range of gifts for Christmas.
There will be over 65 amazing stalls to shop with! Bone and Greenstone, Māori educational accessories, hand knits, leather moccasins, crystals, clothing, toys, soaps, candles, woodwork, crochet, knitted toys, jewellery, health products, Māori Rongoa, Rawleigh's products, candy, homemade jams, sauces and relishes, pottery, steel art, resin art, hooded towels, garden art and creations, pet products for all doggies, smoked and seasoned salt for all your food dishes and so much more!!
Enjoy a fresh coffee or beverage along with food, including Lil Orbit donuts and some homemade baking, as you have a wander around the event. There will be live music bringing a great vibe.
There will also be stalls offering face painting, hair braiding and an interactive stall for you to create your own name bracelet.
Dawn, a Tarot Reader with over 30 year's experience, will be available for anyone interested in having a reading with her. Dawn has an amazing gift and is highly recommended by people who have had readings with her.
The market will be open from 10am until 2pm on Saturday 21 December. Come along and make sure you are ready for Christmas! We can't wait to see you, and everyone is welcome.
Shop locally for Christmas and support local sellers!
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Gordonton Christmas Market 2024
The Annual Gordonton Christmas Market is back in 2024! A great chance to come along and do some christmas shopping. From indoor & outdoor stalls, food & coffee, music and entertainment throughout the day. A great vibe and spirit is had here!
Also featuring Captain Kai Moana with all their delicious seafood and there will be hangi at the event. For more info checkout: www.facebook.com...
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