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A blessing ceremony ahead of the construction of a shared entry precinct at Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park was held on Friday.
It’s already regarded as a world-leading eco project and could soon become one of Hamilton’s go-to visitor destinations.
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park played host to an early morning blessing ceremony on Friday ahead of a multimillion-dollar upgrade of the park and neighbouring Hamilton Zoo.
The $7.5m project will see a shared entranceway to the two sites created on Brymer Road along with a new visitor centre and cafe at the zoo. A 10-metre tall viewing tower will be built at the park, offering expansive views across the park and zoo. Panels will also be erected throughout the park, telling the stories of mana whenua.