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New Gardens Information Centre set to open

Friday, 17 August 2007, 3:36 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Gardens marks another milestone in its commitment to enriching visitor experience and improving customer service as the upgraded Hamilton Gardens Information Centre will officially open next Monday [20 August 2007]. More >>

Hamilton Zoo welcomes rainforest ambassadors

Thursday, 2 August 2007, 1:05 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Zoo has welcomed two new ambassadors for the protection and preservation of rainforests – blue and gold macaws, Mactago and Macato. Mactago and Macato are a bonded pair and their arrival at Hamilton Zoo in late July from Dunedin Botanical ... More >>

$20m Wairere Drive extension contract awarded

Friday, 27 July 2007, 5:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has just awarded a contract to Fulton Hogan for construction of the Wairere Drive extension between Hukanui Road and Tramway Road. The $20m project is the largest Council has ever awarded. More >>

Temporary closure of Glenview Community Library

Friday, 20 July 2007, 2:07 pm | Hamilton City Council

Glenview Community Library will be closed on Wednesday, 25 July when a new circulation counter is installed to offer extra ease and efficiency to patrons issuing or returning books. More >>

Hamilton's Orbiter Bus has first birthday

Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 4:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

The success of Hamilton's Orbiter bus service was assured well before it reached today's first anniversary, says Hamilton City Council Transport Committee Chair, Councillor Dave Macpherson, with higher than expected patronage figures from day ... More >>

Community Liaison Group for V8s event

Friday, 6 July 2007, 4:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

A Community Liaison Group has been formed and is now meeting regularly and providing feedback from the Frankton area to Council and the event promoter regarding issues arising from the V8 Supercars event. More >>

Internationally acclaimed city strategist welcomed

Thursday, 28 June 2007, 9:43 am | Hamilton City Council

Internationally renowned authority on city futures Charles Landry, will be visiting Hamilton next week. Hamilton City Council has with the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, secured Charles Landry’s services as a world-class creative thinker ... More >>

Reduction of ratepayer subsidy

Thursday, 28 June 2007, 12:10 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s move to reduce the ratepayer subsidy on cemetery burial fees will see a rise of several hundred dollars in fees in the coming year. More >>

Kids get the vote

Thursday, 21 June 2007, 10:04 am | Hamilton City Council

This election, Hamilton children will have their say about who they think should run the city thanks to a new initiative being offered to schools. More >>

Council adds funding for heritage

Monday, 11 June 2007, 2:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council adds funding for heritage but holds rates to below ten year plan predictions More >>

Reducing roundabout confusion

Friday, 8 June 2007, 11:24 am | Hamilton City Council

Roundabouts in Hamilton will be patrolled by Police from this week as the next stage of the INDIK8 campaign that began in February. After months of promotion prompting drivers to INDIK8 at roundabouts this stage seeks to ensure drivers are indicating ... More >>

Helping hand for Waikato River fish

Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 11:07 am | Hamilton City Council

A fish pass, which allows small fish to access one of the streams running into the Waikato River when water levels are low, has just been built at Bankwood Stream. More >>

Bob Simcock appointed as Hamilton mayor

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:08 am | Hamilton City Council

The Local Electoral Act 2002 determines that when an extraordinary vacancy occurs within 12 months of a triennial election, the position must be filled via the appointment of one of the current elected members. More >>

Daytime towing commences from city clearways

Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:06 am | Hamilton City Council

Cars infringing parking restrictions on city clearways and bus stops now run a higher risk of being towed. More >>

Council to appoint new mayor this evening

Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:05 am | Hamilton City Council

Last week’s appointment of incumbent mayor Michael Redman to the role of CEO has necessitated reference to the Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Electoral Act 2002 to determine the path forward for Council leadership. More >>

Pigeon cull for Hamilton city bridges

Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 9:59 am | Hamilton City Council

A three-week trial cull of feral pigeons on central Hamilton bridges will begin on Monday, 28 May 2007. Victoria, Claudelands and Fairfield Bridges have become overpopulated by feral pigeons. The impetus behind the cull is to relieve heavy fouling of river ... More >>

Major V8 track works get underway

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:03 am | Hamilton City Council

Next week sees the start of major works along Mill St to prepare the street circuit for the V8 Supercars event next April. More >>

Rating and property info now online

Friday, 11 May 2007, 11:22 am | Hamilton City Council

To help residents understand recent property revaluations, and their impact on rates for next year, a rating and property search has been made available online at the Hamilton website www.hamilton.co.nz . More >>

Free bus Saturday celebrates record rides

Monday, 7 May 2007, 4:19 pm | Hamilton City Council

Bus patronage levels in Hamilton are at an all time high with the 2 million journey mark past in March and 2.5 million rides forecast for the full financial year. More >>

Pleasing response to proposed annual plan

Friday, 4 May 2007, 5:15 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council received a total of 201 submissions to its Proposed 2007/08 Annual Plan, with 58 people requesting to be heard in support of their written submission. The number is very similar to last year’s 10-year proposed long-term plan which received ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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