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Hamilton Building On Economic Momentum

Friday, 4 September 2026, 3:08 pm | Hamilton City Council

At yesterday’s City Prosperity Committee meeting, elected members approved up to $382,000 for the next package of central city improvements, including better lighting through priority areas and a Hamilton Kirikiriroa sign for Garden Place. More >>

New Ground For Hamilton’s District Plan

Thursday, 3 September 2026, 5:15 pm | Hamilton City Council

Deputy Mayor and City Prosperity Committee Chair Geoff Taylor said the work was about making sure Council was using the best available information when making decisions about Hamilton’s growth and development. More >>

Access To Green Spaces, Community Pride Rate Highly For Hamiltonians

Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:39 pm | Hamilton City Council

Healthcare and wellbeing (34%), work-related factors (26%) and financial wellbeing (24%) are key reasons Hamilton residents report a higher overall satisfaction with life. More >>

Improvements Approved For East Street And Peachgrove Road Intersection

Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:30 pm | Hamilton City Council

The approved improvements have an indicative cost of $1.39 million. Construction is expected to take place by July 2027. More >>

Welcoming Week Returns To Celebrate Culture, Connection And Belonging

Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 10:23 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Councilor Emma Pike said Welcoming Week is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity, connect with one another, and ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging in our community. More >>

Road Works And Closures

Friday, 28 August 2026, 8:30 am | Hamilton City Council

This has information on events, projects and major works requiring lane or road closures in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible and we’ll do our best to keep any delays to a minimum. Traffic management ... More >>

Committee Considers Community Facilities, External Funding, And Trading In Public Places

Friday, 28 August 2026, 7:24 am | Hamilton City Council

City Resilience Committee Chair Cr Emma Pike said community facilities play an important role in supporting local communities. "These facilities are essential to bringing people together & supporting a wide range of community activities," she said. More >>

Ngaati Hauaa Taonga Brought Together For The First Time

Thursday, 27 August 2026, 9:55 am | Hamilton City Council

Opening this Saturday, Whakahokia! Ngaati Hauaa, our taonga, whakapapa and koorero brings together treasured objects from local and national collections and follows a national survey of Ngaati Hauaa taonga. More >>

New Look Library Welcomes More People Into Hamilton’s Central City

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:54 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council Community Services Unit Director Rebecca Whitehead said the increase in visitation was encouraging and reflected the important role the library plays in the heart of the city. More >>

Road Works And Closures - Friday 21 August

Friday, 21 August 2026, 1:59 pm | Hamilton City Council

Te Rapa Road (from Sunshine Avenue round-a-bout and Garnett Avenue) will be closed from Tuesday 25 August until Saturday 5 September from 7pm – 6am daily for resurfacing. More >>

Council Sets Direction On Governance, Alcohol Policy And Voting System

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 5:00 pm | Hamilton City Council

The new structure replaces the committee model implemented at the beginning of the triennium, before the Mayor’s Plan 2025-28 was unanimously adopted by Council. More >>

Hamilton City Council Paper Plots Improved Course For Reform

Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 2:57 pm | Hamilton City Council

At its core is the case that NZ’s metropolitan areas require greater attention through the reform process, and that governance, funding and legislative settings should reflect their unique opportunities and challenges. More >>

Head Start Proposals Show Process Unsuitable For Many Cities

Friday, 14 August 2026, 5:41 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe says the Head Start proposals submitted reinforce Hamilton’s stance that “getting reform done is important, getting it right is non-negotiable”. More >>

New-Look Rates Notices On Their Way

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 4:58 pm | Hamilton City Council

The change follows the establishment of IAWAI – Flowing Waters, which became responsible for delivering water and wastewater services across Hamilton City and Waikato District from 1 July. More >>

Councillors To Reconsider Voting System Decision

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 4:25 pm | Hamilton City Council

The Notice of Motion, signed by six councillors, asks Council to reconsider last week’s decision to return to the First Past the Post (FPP) voting system for the 2028 election. More >>

Hamilton City Council Honours Community Excellence At 2026 Civic Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 2:12 pm | Hamilton City Council

Mayor Tim Macindoe said the Civic Awards are an important way for Hamilton City Council to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary efforts made by Hamiltonians, in service to the wellbeing of our communities. More >>

Professor Tom Roa CNZM JP Awarded Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal For Civic Service

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 1:12 pm | Hamilton City Council

For more than five decades, Professor Roa has championed te reo Maaori, enhanced understanding of tikanga Maaori, and enriched New Zealand's cultural and historical discourse through teaching, research, translation, governance & community engagement More >>

Signalised Intersection At Karewa Place Now Open

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 11:13 am | Hamilton City Council

The signals will be switched on and the new road layout opened to the public from Wednesday 12 August 2026. The upgrade enables a right turn into Karewa Place from Wairere Drive (but not out of Karewa Place). More >>

Feedback Sought On Draft Reserve Management Plan

Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 4:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

Parks and Recreation Unit Director Maria Barrie said community feedback will play an important role in firming up the final plan. More >>

Pool Maintenance To Get Gallagher Aquatic Centre Summer-Ready

Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Pools Business Development Director Makka Edwards said this work is an important investment in the long-term future of the facility. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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