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Dive Into Summer With Hamilton Pools

Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:26 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton has two great pools open to the community. Waterworld, which is open seven days a week, has six pools, including toddler & outdoor pools, hydroslides, a gym, and a variety of exercise classes available whereas Gallagher Aquatic Centre provides ... More >>

Region’s Museum Back And Better Than Ever

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:25 pm | Hamilton City Council

After a six-month closure for extensive renovations, the Museum is ready to welcome visitors to their opening weekend’s ‘housewarming’ celebration to experience the improvements as well as the four new exhibitions alongside established favourites ... More >>

City Votes Unanimously To Form Joint Water Company

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:21 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton councillors today unanimously agreed with a staff recommendation that a council-controlled organisation (CCO) be formed with its neighbouring council to jointly deliver drinking water and wastewater services. More >>

Warriors And All Blacks Games A Try-umph For Hamilton

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 9:59 pm | Hamilton City Council

Sean Murray, Hamilton City Council’s Deputy Chief Executive said fans can look forward to their well-known game day atmosphere and make a weekend out of it. More >>

Check Your Flood Impacts

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:08 pm | Hamilton City Council

The Plan Change includes updated rules for developing in low, medium and high flood hazard areas, and introduces rules for overland flow paths and depression areas. More >>

Water Saving A Priority As Hot Summer Looms

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 2:16 pm | Hamilton City Council

The Smart Water starts with you! sub-regional campaign aims to make long-term change to how we use water and is a partnership between Hamilton City Council, Waipā District Council and Waitomo District Council. More >>

Significant Update To Planning Rulebook Reaches Penultimate Stage

Monday, 9 December 2024, 1:19 pm | Hamilton City Council

That approach, which will be considered by Council at its 12 December meeting, has been mostly supported by the Plan Change 12 Independent Hearings Panel. More >>

New Road Provides Vital Connection For Rototuna

Monday, 9 December 2024, 11:26 am | Hamilton City Council

After a nearly two-year construction, the road provides a critical connection between Horsham Downs Road and Borman Road West, near Rototuna High Schools and the Rototuna Village. More >>

Jingle Jingle, Some Changes To Kerbside Christmas And New Year Collections

Friday, 6 December 2024, 3:18 pm | Hamilton City Council

If your usual kerbside collection day is Monday or Tuesday, there are no changes. If you usually put your bins out on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, put them out one day later by 7am. More >>

Hamilton Gears Up For A Season Of Unmissable Events

Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:08 am | Hamilton City Council

Fresh off the excitement of the All Whites game at FMG Stadium Waikato, the city is ready to host a series of events including the New Zealand premiere of the new Lord of the Rings film - The War of the Rohirrim. More >>

Council Extends Chief Executive Contract

Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 4:04 pm | Hamilton City Council

That two-year extension has now been confirmed, meaning Vervoort will remain in the job until at least October 2027, when the contract is up for renewal. More >>

College Students Turn Gully Into Outdoor Classroom

Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:22 am | Hamilton City Council

Around 100 Mangakōtukutuku College students participated in a series of learning modules held in the gully last week, as part of Council’s Kids in Nature programme, sponsored by Ebbett Toyota. More >>

Lower Speed For A New Supermarket: Public To Have Their Say

Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 8:38 am | Hamilton City Council

At an Extraordinary Meeting of Hamilton City Council yesterday (Tuesday 3 December), Elected Members agreed to public consultation on a proposal to reduce the speed on Wairere Drive, between Pukete Road and Arthur Porter Drive, from 80km/h to 60km/h. More >>

Hamilton City Council On Track To Reduce Emissions, But The City Is Not

Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 4:32 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council is making good progress against the 2030 target. Council’s operational emissions have fallen by 5% in the last year, and by 20% since 2018/2019. Operational emissions are the emissions associated with Council operations and activities to ... More >>

Gully System Biggest Winner In Wastewater Upgrade

Monday, 2 December 2024, 4:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council’s Infrastructure and Transport Committee Chair, Deputy Mayor Angela O’Leary, said among other things, replacing and moving this wastewater system out of the gully will make sure that Hamilton's waterways and unique gully systems are protected. More >>

Week On Our Streets

Friday, 29 November 2024, 10:52 am | Hamilton City Council

Works and dates are subject to change based on factors such as wet weather and staff availability.Residents, pedestrians and people on bikes will continue to have access unless specified. More >>

Funding Hurdles, A New Pak N Save, And Rubbish Served Up On Today’s Infrastructure And Transport Pre-Christmas Menu

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:11 pm | Hamilton City Council

The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to transport and safety improvements despite funding constraints from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) of around $45 million less than Council planned for in its 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP). More >>

Confirmation Water Supply Remains Safe In Hamilton

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 11:00 am | Hamilton City Council

Steve Taylor, Head of Operations at Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai says monitoring systems picked up elevated levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which is drawn on for water supplies in the Hamilton area and contribute to some parts ... More >>

Education Trailblazer Recognised With Civic Honour

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 8:30 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hassall’s teaching legacy and her impact on the wider community were celebrated on Tuesday evening with the awarding of the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal by Hamilton City Council. More >>

Hamilton Lake Domain Playground Gets A Festive Glow-up

Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

From Monday 25 November, the top section of the playground, including the tower and slides, will be closed for up to two weeks for thorough cleaning and a repaint. The improvements are part of Hamilton City Council’s ongoing efforts to maintain the ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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