Why Opoia Pā is important in NZ history
Opoia Pa has largely been ignored over the years and has failed to achieve the recognition it deserves.
Until now.
Advocacy group is underway
An advocacy group for the proposed new Claudelands historic heritage zone has been formed.It is to be known as Guardians of Claudelands. GOC was established at a public meeting attended by 80 people at The Link, Te Aroha Street, on Sunday October 2. The meeting was organised when the community became aware Hamilton City Council
35 Questions To Council
Guardians of Claudelands has made six requests to Hamilton City Council for information under the Official Information Act relating to the proposed $200 million, 262 apartment, no car park development at Opoia Pa/Sonning site and other issues.
Enough room to swing a cat?
Just how dense is high-density living? The answer could be; NOT enough room to swing a cat! The new Claudelands Historic Heritage Area covers 305,618 square metres, or 30.5 hectares. There are 337 properties within the HHA. Assuming an average of 2.4 people per property, the density is one person per 378sqm. At the proposed