HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL

Email: info@hcc.govt.nz Website: www.hamilton.co.nz

Councillors

Hamilton East Hamilton West

Councillor Daphne Bell Councillor Joe De Maio

Councillor Peter Bos Councillor John Gower

Councillor Gordon Chesterman Councillor Kay Gregory

Councillor Roger Hennebry Councillor Dave Macpherson

Councillor Pippa Mahood Councillor Angela O’Leary

Councillor Glenda Saunders Councillor Maria Westphal

Councillors are contactable at Hamilton City Council Offi ces on Tel: 07 838 6699.

Email: communicationandmarketing@hcc.govt.nz Website: www.whatsonhamilton.co.nz

Information on events and activities throughout the city.

Email: philip.yeung@hcc.govt.nz

Promotes the awareness and well-being of ethnic communities in Hamilton. Assists in the development of services for new settlers and co-ordinates the Citizenship Ceremony.

LEISURE FACILITIES – HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL

Opening hours: 10:00am-4:30pm daily except Christmas Day. Free admission.

Website: www.hamiltonpools.co.nz

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am-9:00pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 7:30am-8:00pm (except Christmas Day).

Website: www.hamiltongardens.co.nz

Opens daily. Free admission. The central theme gardens are open daily from 7:30am to 5:30pm in Winter and 8:00pm in Summer. The Information Centre is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Victorian Flower Garden Display Houses are open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm in Winter and 5:00pm in Summer. Entry into Hamilton Gardens is free.

Hamilton Libraries Website: www.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz

Books are available in a number of languages. Audio/Video Tapes, ESOL Kits and IELTS supporting materials are available for English learning. The web page can also be viewed in Chinese.

Hamilton Zoo Website: www.hamiltonzoo.co.nz

Open daily 9:00am-5:00pm (except Christmas Day), last admission at 3:30pm.

Waikato Museum Website: www.waikatomuseum.co.nz

Open daily 10:00am-4:30pm (except Christmas Day). Admission by donation (an entrance fee may be charged for special exhibitions). An exciting opportunity to learn about local Tainui (Mãori) and Hamilton history, view changing art exhibitions, as well as enjoy the hands-on science exhibits in the Exscite Gallery. The museum can provide guided tours for community groups and students.

Waterworld Website: www.hamiltonpools.co.nz

Opens daily. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am-9:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-9:00pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 9:00am-9:00pm (except Christmas Day).