Waikato Museum's latest science exhibition, Mission Earthling, is landing in Hamilton on Saturday, 20 September. Museum director Kate Vusoniwailala says this exhibition is expected to be a block-buster. "Every year we have exhibitions in Exscite that we know are of block-buster quality. They combine a great story line or subject with high production quality and lots of interactive elemen... more...

The annual report on the operation of Waikato Stadium and Westpac Park has shown high public satisfaction and the significant contribution being made by the facilities to the local economy. The report has been received by Council's Stadium Management Board. The report says that in the last financial year, ending June 2003, wages paid to staff employed to manage events, and to provide cat... more...

Council will work with MAF to ensure Hamilton residents are well informed and prepared for the aerial eradication of gypsy moth, which will begin in October now that Cabinet has made a decision to fund the aerial eradication programme. Mayor David Braithwaite says Council will make strenuous efforts to keep Hamilton residents informed of the eradication programme. "While this is a centra... more...

Hamilton City Council staff, along with independent surveyors, have established the capacity at Westpac Park cricket ground as currently being 8400 people. Detailed survey work was carried at the ground to determine the number. Previously, estimates have put the capacity as high as 16,200. Chairman of the Stadiums Management Board, Councillor Peter Bos, says while it's disappointing t... more...

HCC Sports Grounds will be closed tonight. The situation will be reassessed tomorrow and a decision made whether to reopen the grounds or not. Contact HCC on 07 838 6699 with any queries.... more...