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6 days ago
- Sport
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From Garden Place To Game Day, Hamilton Is Going All In
Press Release – Hamilton City Council Its the first time any French team has played in Hamilton since 1961, and more than 25,000 fans are expected to fill the stands. Hamilton is buzzing with pride as preparations are in full swing for the sold-out series finale between the All Blacks and France this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato. It's the first time any French team has played in Hamilton since 1961, and more than 25,000 fans are expected to fill the stands. Going to the game isn't the only chance to be part of the action. The Ultimate Fan Experience, in Garden Place on Friday 18 July from 10am – midday, is a free community event with a BBQ, interactive drills, and All Blacks signing session. FMG Stadium Waikato Director Ben Slatter is encouraging ticket holders to Saturday's game to plan their journey ahead of time and arrive early to make the most of their event experience. 'If you're coming to the game, we've lined up some fantastic entertainment to build the atmosphere and make the journey into the stadium part of the experience. With a sold-out crowd expected, arriving early is essential – you won't want to miss the haka or kick-off. Plan ahead and avoid the stress. 'The stadium is looking incredible; the team have been working hard to make sure the field is ready for the international match.' Mayor Paula Southgate says the event is a proud moment for Hamilton. 'We are thrilled to host the All Blacks and Les Bleus – it's a truly historic moment. Whether you're at the meet and greet, in the stands, or watching from home, it's going to be an unforgettable weekend.' Local businesses are also set to benefit, with hotels, restaurants, and retailers bracing for a weekend of record foot traffic. 'Big games like this bring incredible energy and major economic impact. Last time the All Blacks played here, we saw more than 8500 bed nights and $1.7 million in tourism spend; a huge boost for our local businesses and economy,' said Mayor Southgate. Saturday's clash marks the finale of the three New Zealand tests and promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
From Garden Place To Game Day, Hamilton Is Going All In
Hamilton is buzzing with pride as preparations are in full swing for the sold-out series finale between the All Blacks and France this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato. It's the first time any French team has played in Hamilton since 1961, and more than 25,000 fans are expected to fill the stands. Going to the game isn't the only chance to be part of the action. The Ultimate Fan Experience, in Garden Place on Friday 18 July from 10am – midday, is a free community event with a BBQ, interactive drills, and All Blacks signing session. FMG Stadium Waikato Director Ben Slatter is encouraging ticket holders to Saturday's game to plan their journey ahead of time and arrive early to make the most of their event experience. 'If you're coming to the game, we've lined up some fantastic entertainment to build the atmosphere and make the journey into the stadium part of the experience. With a sold-out crowd expected, arriving early is essential - you won't want to miss the haka or kick-off. Plan ahead and avoid the stress. 'The stadium is looking incredible; the team have been working hard to make sure the field is ready for the international match.' Mayor Paula Southgate says the event is a proud moment for Hamilton. 'We are thrilled to host the All Blacks and Les Bleus – it's a truly historic moment. Whether you're at the meet and greet, in the stands, or watching from home, it's going to be an unforgettable weekend.' Local businesses are also set to benefit, with hotels, restaurants, and retailers bracing for a weekend of record foot traffic. 'Big games like this bring incredible energy and major economic impact. Last time the All Blacks played here, we saw more than 8500 bed nights and $1.7 million in tourism spend; a huge boost for our local businesses and economy,' said Mayor Southgate. Saturday's clash marks the finale of the three New Zealand tests and promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
Scoop
16-07-2025
- Business
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Iconic Hamilton Bridges Win Global Award
Press Release – Hamilton City Council The four-lane Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge, surrounding transport network, and the three waters infrastructure are all essential components ensuring the successful development of this area. Two Hamilton bridges have outshone competition from across the globe to win the prestigious Eugene C. Figg Jr. Medal at the International Bridge Conference Awards in Pittsburgh today (16 July NZST). The bridges, Te Ara Pekapeka and Taurapa, are not just impressive feats of engineering but vital infrastructure that connect the city, across the Waikato River, to the new growth area of Peacocke. The new neighbourhood will eventually be home to up to 20,000 Hamiltonians. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said this was justifiably a proud moment for Hamiltonians. 'We didn't build it to win an award, we built it to meet requirements to unlock land for growth and we worked side-by-side with Government to fund it and deliver it on time. 'This award recognises our approach. We involved the community, councillors, mana whenua, and government. This award isn't about steel or concrete, it's about people, it's about attitude and it's about a desire to deliver fantastic value.' The four-lane Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge, surrounding transport network, and the three waters infrastructure are all essential components ensuring the successful development of this area. 'The award is a bonus and should be celebrated.' Mayor Southgate said. Southern Links Tangata Whenua Working Group representative Marina Hape said the mahitahi (collaboration) with mana whenua had built an enduring relationship between Waikato-Tainui, hapuu and Council, far beyond the completion of the project. 'Mana whenua was on the journey right from the very early planning and had input into every area of the project. Our partnership is evident through design, but also in how the Maaori world view has delivered on our aspirations for Maaori, the environment and our wider community.' The annual International Bridge Conference awards medals to recognise individuals and projects of distinction. The last time a New Zealand bridge was recognised at the Conference was the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth in 2011. This is the second time Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge has been recognised on an international stage in recent months, receiving a Special Mention at the Architizer A+ Awards in May. The project also took home national wins at the New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Awards and Apopo Asset Management Excellence Awards for leadership in the respective fields.
Scoop
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Iconic Hamilton Bridges Win Global Award
Two Hamilton bridges have outshone competition from across the globe to win the prestigious Eugene C. Figg Jr. Medal at the International Bridge Conference Awards in Pittsburgh today (16 July NZST). The bridges, Te Ara Pekapeka and Taurapa, are not just impressive feats of engineering but vital infrastructure that connect the city, across the Waikato River, to the new growth area of Peacocke. The new neighbourhood will eventually be home to up to 20,000 Hamiltonians. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said this was justifiably a proud moment for Hamiltonians. "We didn't build it to win an award, we built it to meet requirements to unlock land for growth and we worked side-by-side with Government to fund it and deliver it on time. 'This award recognises our approach. We involved the community, councillors, mana whenua, and government. This award isn't about steel or concrete, it's about people, it's about attitude and it's about a desire to deliver fantastic value.' The four-lane Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge, surrounding transport network, and the three waters infrastructure are all essential components ensuring the successful development of this area. "The award is a bonus and should be celebrated." Mayor Southgate said. Southern Links Tangata Whenua Working Group representative Marina Hape said the mahitahi (collaboration) with mana whenua had built an enduring relationship between Waikato-Tainui, hapuu and Council, far beyond the completion of the project. 'Mana whenua was on the journey right from the very early planning and had input into every area of the project. Our partnership is evident through design, but also in how the Maaori world view has delivered on our aspirations for Maaori, the environment and our wider community.' The annual International Bridge Conference awards medals to recognise individuals and projects of distinction. The last time a New Zealand bridge was recognised at the Conference was the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth in 2011. This is the second time Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge has been recognised on an international stage in recent months, receiving a Special Mention at the Architizer A+ Awards in May. The project also took home national wins at the New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Awards and Apopo Asset Management Excellence Awards for leadership in the respective fields. Peacocke is being built with the support from the Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund, made up of a $180.3 million 10-year interest-free loan and $110.1 million of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi subsidies.
RNZ News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Hamilton mayor on French rugby team snubbing city
Hamilton is expected to put on a show for the final of the All Blacks vs Les Bleus test series next week, but the French national side won't be seeing much of it. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate spoke to Charlotte Cook. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
