Hamilton Gardens
Opposition to proposed Hamilton Garden's revamp
Plans to turn the Rhododendron Lawn at Hamilton Gardens into a carpark has infuriated some locals, who say the lawn is a popular performance space. Audio
The splendour of Hamilton Gardens
From rubbish dump to city asset and attraction, we meet Peter Sergel. He had the vision for turning 54 hectares into the much loved Hamilton Gardens. Back in the1960s, the land was overgrown and… Audio, Gallery
Proposed fee for Hamilton Gardens dividing locals
A plan to charge everyone but locals to enter Hamilton Gardens is not without its critics. The city council suggested the idea as a way to bring in cash for further garden developments. But many… Audio
Entry fee proposed for Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton's Mayor is proposing that everyone but local ratepayers pays a $25 entry fee to see the city's themed gardens.
Gardening: Roses
Lynn Freeman talks to Eileen Wilcox from the New Zealand Rose Society and Hamilton Gardens rose specialist Alice Gilliams. Audio, Gallery
The bounty of Hamilton Gardens
Gus Flower, Operations Manager for the Hamilton Gardens, discusses the range of produce grown and harvested each year. Audio