Rising Tide has applied for a licence to utilise Hamilton North’s Richardson Park from 25 November to 2 December 2025, and Camp Shortland from 28 November to 1 December 2025.
Rising Tide's application includes the erection of temporary structures, amusement rides, live
performances and amplified sound at both Camp Shortland and Richardson Park, along with the
provision for camping at the Hamilton North site.
Under the Local Government Act, a public notice is required for events that occupy community
land for longer than three consecutive days, and we must give our community an opportunity to have their say.
We understand there is a range of views within the community regarding this proposed event and that’s why we invited your feedback. Your input will help guide Council's decision on whether to approve a licence for this use of public land.
How you can have your say
Consultation on the proposed use of Richardson Park and Camp Shortland by Rising Tide for the People’s Blockade event was open between 2 June and 5pm, 30 June 2025.
There were several ways you could provide feedback:
Online: By using the submission form located at the bottom of this page (now closed) to share your feedback with us directly.
In person: You could also drop off your submission at any of our Customer Service Centres or Libraries during business hours.
What happens next?
Now that the consultation period has closed:
- All submissions will be reviewed by our team
- A public report will be prepared summarising the community feedback
- Councillors will consider the report and decide whether to approve the licence
The final decision will be based on a range of factors including:
- Community sentiment
- Safety and accessibility
- Environmental and social impacts
- Event logistics
- Alignment with our values and sustainability targets
