Waikato Cherry Tree Festival Sep 2020

Comments

#1

The festival is of benefit to all.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-29)

#2

I want to support the Waikato Cherry Tree Festival and more people and community to enjoy the beautiful event.

(HAMILTON, 2020-08-29)

#4

In these trying times when the future seems unpleasant and bleak, it is imperative that we keep our positivity and spirits high and I see no better way of doing so than the Cherry Tree Festival, it was an absolute shame that it got cancelled last last year, im really looking forward to travelling to the Mighty Waikato to attend this festival

(Wellington, 2020-08-30)

#5

I am a big supporter of Waikato Cherry Tree festival from the first event in 2017. This year I will still undoubtedly say this is one of the best event in Hamilton.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#6

Allowing the festival to run for 10 days will allow all those who want to attend to do so and cover the costs of organising the festival more effectively. Waikato District Council should be bending over backwards to encourage local tourism initiatives , not going out on a limb to produce petty impediments to a unique and popular local event.

(Cambridge, 2020-08-30)

#7

I have attended the event before and it's an awesome event. Shame that last year it was cancelled.
This is what NZ businesses need right now and especially it is good for Waikato economy.

(Auckland, 2020-08-30)

#8

I'm signing this because it's an awesome event and my son and I enjoyed our time at the last 1. They never disappoint.

(Huntly, 2020-08-30)

#10

I'm signing this petition because we need more events like this which involve the wider community. All cultrescand races.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#11

this is a culturally relevant event

(Cambridge, 2020-08-30)

#18

The festival is a wonderful, uplifting event. For this year of Covid 19 in particular we need wonder, uplifting and engagement in beauty and with others.

(Silverdale, 2020-08-30)

#19

We need something special to boost our spirits right now after the year we have had as a nation and as a world!

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#23

I love the Cherry Tree Festival and it should be supported especially during these times where it brings so much joy. Spring has woken!

(Wellington, 2020-08-30)

#28

This adds a wonderful and unique element to tourism in the Waikato - and it was cruelly cancelled last year!

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#29

I love cherry tree blossoms and I’m in Waikato district.

(Waikato, 2020-08-30)

#34

I'd love to be free to enjoy this intriguing event for the first time and many more to come

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#36

I would love to attend this festival with the beautiful Cherry blossoms for a day as family of 5 from Auckland. This event will be a great break and a joyful day trip away from home

(Auckland, 2020-08-30)

#39

To hell with pig ignorant bureaucrats and selfish neighbours who can't see past perceived property values.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#41

I support the Cherry Tree Festival and in these Covid times all tourism should be supported.

(Raglan, Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#45

We want to attend the festival

(Auckland, 2020-08-30)

#48

I would like to attend the 🍒 festival and believe that this is an enterprise that should be encouraged

(Auckland, 2020-08-30)

#51

the performances were excellent and it's a great way to spend a day with family and friends amidst nature

(Mumbai, 2020-08-30)

#53

It has been a great festival with fun and love. May the romantic cherry blossom drag us from the darkness this year.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#55

I enjoyed the festival so much last time.

(Cambridge, 2020-08-30)

#66

A great asset to the Waikato and NZ in general, bringing people from all walks of life together to celebrate the beauty on offer

(Auckland, 2020-08-30)

#72

we love going to the cherry tree festival, please bring it back!

(hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#73

Its a beautiful festival and Hamilton needs to have more events especially this year to cheer people up. And this festival is certainly a cheerful event. 😊

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#75

Its a wonderful experience and we really enjoyed it in 2018!

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#76

I want to have the Cherry festival open and available for everyone to be able to go .A wonderful opportunity for everyone

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#77

I have attended a Garden Party and arrived with a party of friends from Whangarei in 2019 fiasco . Witnessed the Asian neighbour intimidating our Hostess.
A wonderful resource to the Waikato. Not doing any harm . Neighbour concerned about effect on property values - needs to move . Car Parking was responsibly managed and is the key issue for future events .

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#78

This event bought joy to my 4 generations of family. Very disappointed with the councils narrow view that cancelled it last year. WDC should do better for its community.

(HAMILTON, 2020-08-30)

#92

I support the Waikato Cherry Tree festival because it is a beautiful, well organized event that is positive for the community.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#94

Having more days would allow more people to attend but spread it out 😊

(Pukekohe, 2020-08-30)

#107

It would definitely be a great opportunity for people to have a relaxed day in the beautiful cherry blossoms and won't harm the public wellbeing with the organisers' considerate arrangements to appy the COVID norms.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-30)

#108

I enjoy going to the cherry blossom every year

(Huntly, 2020-08-30)

#114

I love this!! All cultures should come together as one. Learning different cultures is amazing embrace ethnicity

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#117

I believe that in these hard times, we need this Festival to boost the spirits of New Zealanders and showcase our diverse cultures.
Apart from the boost to the Waikato District economy, this festival should be suppoorted by Waikato District Council.

(Pirongia, 2020-08-31)

#119

I have been to this each year it has been going, the gardens are beautiful and it is a great family day out, i was so disappointing when I found out it had been canceled last year, my family really enjoy the colourful experience and I believe that this is needed after the year we are having to try to put some normality back into our lives. Covid has taken its toll on my with stress and i would love to have something to smile about again.
Thank you

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#124

we want this event to go ahead.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#125

We need more community events!

(Raglan, 2020-08-31)

#126

I have been to the festival before and thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the trees and the entertainment. It was well run I thought. I love supporting local as well.

(Thames, 2020-08-31)

#127

We loved it the 2 times we went .

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#128

I'm signing this because it is a really nice day out. My mum loved it. So well done and beautiful. Let's enjoy what people can offer on their property.

(Tokoroa, 2020-08-31)

#130

Bring back the Cherry Blossom Festival.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#132

Because after what is happening in the world atleast we can relax a bit and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom.

(Waiuku, 2020-08-31)

#133

Im signing because i love the beauty of cherry blossom in waikato

(Auckland, 2020-08-31)

#134

I'd love to go again (went 3 years ago) but $110 is ridiculous

(Auckland, 2020-08-31)

#136

People need a reason to connect in cultural fellowship, sisterhood, brotherhood, whanaungatanga, other than the debilitating anxiety-hood that is our new normal under covid.

So with hope in their hearts the people, though weary, looked to The Guardian of forests and he said haere mai moko, come, let my roots stabilise you, dance and sing amongst my leaves.

(Hamilton, 2020-08-31)

#141

I would the Cherry Tree festival to go ahead.

(Auckland, 2020-08-31)

#147

I'm signing because this is an awesome event. My wife and I have been for the last few years and it was sad to see it couldn't go ahead last year. My wife is a Japanese teacher in Cambridge and encourages her students to partake in Hanami here.

(Hamilton, 2020-09-01)

#153

I think they should be allowed to run the event for the extended period

(Hamilton, 2020-09-01)

#155

I believe that the number of visitors are too high and will have a negative impact on the lifestyle type of living in this area.
I represent Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital.

(Tamahere, Hamilton, 2020-09-02)

#160

There is a lack of tourist attractions in Hamilton and having experienced the blossom festival of Tokyo, Japan I know what a delight it is for the human spirit.

(3118, 2020-09-03)

#164

We need something like this to lift our spirits

(Hamilton, 2020-09-04)

#167

The cherry tree festival is a beautiful event that brings people together

(Papamoa, 2020-09-04)

#169

We want to support the cherry tree festival thanks.

(Bay of Plenty, 2020-09-04)

#171

I am signing petition because it’s sush nature’s beauty that must be shared! 💖🌸🌸🙌🏻

(Hamilton, 2020-09-04)

#173

I’m sing in this because I work on every single weekend, hope can open to 10days then I can have visit on weekdays.

(Hamilton, 2020-09-04)

#175

I’m signing because this beautiful garden has been created by Paul & Annie not just for themselves but to share with everyone who comes to the Cherry Tree Festival. Stunning gardens & an amazing event, not to be missed.

(Tairua, 2020-09-06)

#176

We were so disappointed for the owners last year and we missed seeing it too . I would love to go during the week as I have mobility issues and wouldn't want to be in anybody's way .

(Auckland, 2020-09-07)

#177

It's a special event that would be nice to share with more people. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, others may miss out. I think if there's enough interest in the event to warrant 10 days, they should be able to have 10 days to share it with everyone.

(Auckland, 2020-09-07)

#178

I’m signing because I love the cherry tree festival in Waikato. It is one of the biggest events I join every year. The cherry trees in Japan are well-known to the world and this cherry festival in Waikato will let people from all over the world know that New Zealand has amazing cherry trees as well as diverse cultures.

(New Plymouth, 2020-09-08)

#179

It's important to support and encourage small business operations for the good of our economy.

(Hamilton, 2020-09-09)

#180

I feel that the Council should support such a positively focused community initiative.

(Hamilton, 2020-09-09)

#200

I'm signing because you can take bureaucracy to an extreme. Cut these people some slack

(Matangi, 2020-09-15)