4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Momentum Waikato: Waikato Regional Theatre Theatre set to inspire Leonard Gardner (left), CEO of Fosters Construction, and Ross Hargood, Chair of the Waikato Regional Property Trust. T Tto page 6 T T from page 3 SCAFFOLD CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL SCAFFOLDING PROPPING & SHORE LOADING | HEALTH & SAFETY | EQUIPMENT HIRE/SALES Covering Waikato & BOP Region 022 043 2619 gary@scaffolding.org.nz www.summitscaffoldingwaikato.co.nz A flexible space was important, says Ross, to best serve the needs of the community and give the most performance opportunities from large touring companies to small community groups. He hopes this will provide the perfect environment for the incubation of new work. “Groups such as Indian Ink have historically used Hamilton as a kind of testing ground for launching new works in larger cities. We want every child in the Waikato to have the chance to stand on the same stage where they watch the world’s best performers,” says Ross. “Wintec and The University of Waikato both have drama and performance programmes and the plan is for these artistic and technical educational programmes to utilise the theatre’s spaces, technology and expertise.” He says WRT will complement The Meteor and Clarence St Theatre performing venues along with the nearby Waikato Museum making for an arts hub in the central city. “The vision for the precinct has the WRT as a real hub of activity. The theatre will host a range of creative industries, activating neighbouring properties and sparking development throughout the south end of the CBD, dramatically accelerating the city’s cultural and entertainment offering. 0800 800 679 www.iss.co.nz
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