Hamilton City Council will hold a 'Dog Day Afternoon' this Saturday (22 February) as a proactive measure to help address the issue of dog attacks in the city. Dog owners are being invited to Innes Common by Hamilton Lake at 1pm to learn from experts and to show support for good dog control and an end to attacks. Council's environmental services general manager, Graeme Fleming, says while... more...

The playground slide at Hamilton Lake is to reopen this weekend after being closed for alterations.The slide was closed following complaints from the public that it was uncomfortable to play on and while staff looked into an accident that happened at the slide.Manager Parks and Gardens, Bill Featherstone, says a full assessment was carried out on the slide to ensure compliance with New Zealand Sta... more...

Hamilton economic development success stories will be show cased later this month when the Minister for Industry and Regional Development Hon Jim Anderton hosts an innovation road show in the city.The evening function on 20 February at the WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts is being organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and Industry New Zealand.The same format has been used in... more...

Hamilton Zoo is calling for monetary donations to help rebuild Tidbindilla Nature Reserve outside Canberra, which was all but destroyed in recent bush fires.Leisure facilities manager Shane Noyes says the damage is devastating."Tidbindilla has not only lost buildings and enclosures, but most of the animals died in the fires or had to be destroyed. Because it is such an important breeding centre fo... more...

Waikato Museum of Art and History is inviting mothers with babies to a free, guided tour of a selected exhibition, followed by a discounted coffee and muffin.Education services team leader Kirsty Glengarry says the invitation is a chance for mothers to make new friends while experiencing a range of museum exhibitions throughout the year."The idea for this programme struck me when I had my son. Onc... more...