Community planting

Council is working with community groups and residents to improve our environment by planting more native trees and shrubs. We already have thousands of trees and shrubs planted by community groups in our city's parks.

We're looking for more community groups to achieve more!

Who can become involved?

Schools, service clubs, ethnic groups, church groups, community houses, family members, sports clubs, environmental and resident groups.

We welcome all groups whether they are large or small, young or old, experienced or inexperienced.

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Where are we planting?

Public land which may include gullies, park boundaries, native bush restoration sites, undeveloped reserves, river banks...your neighbourhood area.

What's involved?

Removing undesirable vegetation, planting of native trees and shrubs, after care of plants...as much as your group wants to be involved.

  • A commitment towards an improved city environment

How will Council support you?

Provision of plants and materials, technical support and publicity.

What can we achieve together?

Beautifying our city:

  • Revegetating our city to encourage native bird life, and increase its biodiversity for future generations to respect and enjoy
  • Learning about our native plants and ecology
  • Having a fun day out

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Parks and Gardens
Hamilton City Council
Level 4 Council offices
Garden Place
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone 838 6622
Fax 838 6651


Community Planting Registration Form

* are required fields which must be filled in

Name (Individual or group) *

Address *

Contact person *
Nature of enquiry; I'd like to...*
Area of interest (name of park or part of Hamilton)
Contact phone number *
Contact email *
How many people can you bring?

          Adults

          Children

Preferred date/time * (e.g., after July 15, anytime in
August, weekdays only, after 3pm)

Can you bring your own equipment? * Please indicate
how many spades, buckets and wheelbarrows you can bring.

What tasks are you able to help with?

If other please specify:

  Planting
 
         
  Mulching

  Weeding


   Other

Do you want to work on your own or do you mind
having another group join you?

  Work on own

  Group work

Can you help us by doing a letterdrop to local residents?
(houses next to park boundaries, approx 2 weeks before planting day)


Do you wish to receive information mail about the
community planting programme?
Do you give permission for the community planting
programme to use photos or details of your project in promotions?

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For further information, contact the Community Planting Coordinator, Gerard Kelly on 838 6622 or mobile 021 286 2066.