Boundary Road, Hamilton
PO Box 4340, Hamilton 3247, New Zealand
Phone: (07) 853 2192
Fax: (07) 853 0469
Email: info@wmrc.org.nz
Website: www.wmrc.org.nz
WMRC Community Space
Free web space for new settlers in Hamilton, from Hamilton City Libraries, to digitally record the history of its communities. This free website is a part of the New Zealand National Library archive recording our history forever.
Community groups can use it as their web space to upload their events and activities along with its history to showcase the varied culture & communities of Hamilton.
Have you got a story that you want to share with us!
It could be of your life in Hamilton or stories of your migration and settling down in Hamilton or some pictures or videos of events you have enjoyed in Hamilton.
Hamilton City Libraries is helping create a digital knowledge basket of Hamilton memories for future generations to enjoy and everyone is invited to join the fun.The project aims to capture the memories of Hamilton and its communities through their stories, photographs, video and audio footage.
We have over 80 active international groups in our area. You will find that the diversity and vibrancy reflected in their involvement in cultural celebrations, traditional food, restaurants and shops in our community. Be part of the action. If you like to connect to your ethnic community or like to find out more about their activities get in touch with the contact person of the relevant groups.
Contact list of international groups in Hamilton can be accessed; however in some cases information may be out of date.
If you like to find out more about local ethnic communities get in touch with the Hamilton City Council at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We love to hear from you, visit us during office hours at the Waikato Migrant Resource Centre. Email us your request for information here.
You can also keep up with developments at social networking sites set up to interact with supporters and interested groups online.
The following community spaces are available to you:
- Waikato Migrant Resource Centre
- Waikato Refugee Forum
- Waikato Newcomers Network
The Waikato Migrant Resource Centre is OPEN to everyone and we respect the diversity of people of all cultures, religion and backgrounds. Thank you for your visit. See you again soon.
