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rating of two chef’s hats, the first restaurant in Hamilton to do so and one of the top 18 restaurants in New Zealand. It was announced work on the Waikato Expressway was proposed to start in October, with traffic disruptions expected.
SEPTEMBER
Work began to restore St Mary’s Chapel in Hamilton East, which meant the adjoining Euphrasie House would be brought down in a matter of time. The 1936 Spanish-mission-style convent and hostel was granted demolition status by the Hamilton City Council in 2013 and could have been demolished as early as Christmas.
OCTOBER
City pathways were brought to the fore in October, with Hamilton residents highlighting the need for even footpaths. Those in mobility scooters were left rocking and rolling during their daily commute, while Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari celebrated 10 years of being pestfree.
NOVEMBER
Eyes were peeled for missing pedigree cats MIA around Hamilton. With the amount of cats missing under mysterious circumstances, residents were wondering if there was a black market for pedigree pets.
DECEMBER
Residents welcomed in a water conservation programme over summer, Glenview Medical Centre in Urlich Avenue started its rebuild, which aims to be completed in December 2017 and a new million-dollar destination playground opened at the Hamilton Gardens.