Community planting

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Hamilton City 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.

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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

Fish in water

How will Hamilton City 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 of group *

Address *
Contact person *
Contact phone number *
Contact email *
First time group/old hands
Numbers expected at a planting day (approx)

    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.

Do you want to just plant or can you mulch plants as well?

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)


Are you happy to be included in any promotions for the community planting programme?
Comments:

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