The Waiwhakareke Advisory Group (WAG) is made up of representatives from Hamilton City Council, University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) and Tui2000. The group formed in 2005 by way of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). WAG partners have the following key functions that contribute to the overall management and development of Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park:
- Advise partners on management and governance of the park;
- Seek out advice on ecological restoration methods;
- Provide partners with advice on funding for the park and seek out funding opportunities;
- Foster the park’s recreational, research and education use consistent with its primary focus
on ecological restoration;
- Advise of timing of park development; and
- Advise partners on means of achieving public commitment and involvement with the project.
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Bruce Clarkson
Chairperson of WAG
Chairperson Biological Sciences
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton,
3240
b.clarkson@waikato.ac.nz
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Mairi Jay
Chairperson Tui2000
Department of Geography, Tourism & Environmental Planning
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton,
3240
mairij@waikato.ac.nz
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Rosemary Wyborn
Head of Science and Primary Industries
Waikato Institute of Technology
Private Bag 3036
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
Rosemary.Wyborn@wintec.ac.nz |
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Kemble Pudney
Planning & Research Manager
Parks & Gardens
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton,
3240
kemble.pudney@hcc.govt.nz |
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Andrew Corkill
Reserves Planner
Parks & Gardens
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
DDI: 07 838 6802
andrew.corkill@hcc.govt.nz
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Paul Duffy
Contracts Supervisor- Natural Areas
Parks & Gardens
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton,
3240
paul.duffy@hcc.govt.nz
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Gerard Kelly
Community Planting Coordinator
Parks & Gardens
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton,
3240
gerard.kelly@hcc.govt.nz
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