Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 12]
Council Request Delay To Deliver On Government Housing Policy
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 5:46 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Kirikiriroa councillors have requested commissioners delay the public hearing process to deliver on Government’s direction to provide more housing, and higher density housing, in the city. A meeting of Council’s Strategic Growth and District ... More >>
Peacocke Set To Deliver About $80 Million In Savings For Hamilton Ratepayers
Monday, 12 June 2023, 11:20 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s biggest investment into a new growth area is on track to deliver up to $80 million in interest savings for ratepayers. The financial and economic benefits had by the city since unlocking Peacocke for new homes in 2018 ... More >>
Stellar Line Up For FIFA Women’s World Cup Panel Event In Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Friday, 9 June 2023, 3:43 pm | Hamilton City Council
In the spirit of “Going Beyond”, Hamilton Kirikiriroa is hosting a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour event at the K’aute Pasifika Fale, to empower future generations in sport. This free event, on Tuesday 20 June at 4:30pm, aims to spotlight ... More >>
Stellar Line Up For FIFA Women’s World Cup Panel Event In Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Friday, 9 June 2023, 3:43 pm | Hamilton City Council
In the spirit of “Going Beyond”, Hamilton Kirikiriroa is hosting a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour event at the K’aute Pasifika Fale, to empower future generations in sport. This free event, on Tuesday 20 June at 4:30pm, aims to spotlight ... More >>
Informative But Fun: Expo Helps Newcomers Settle In Hamilton
Friday, 9 June 2023, 12:09 pm | Hamilton City Council
Being new to a city or country can be daunting, but Hamilton City Council, along with community partners, is hosting an expo to make settling in that much easier. The Welcoming Communities Expo will be held on Saturday 8 July, 10am - 3pm at The ... More >>
‘Embrace The Complexity’: Relaunched Exhibition Showcases Local Histories
Friday, 9 June 2023, 11:34 am | Hamilton City Council
A fresh perspective is bringing local history alive at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato, with the relaunch of ‘Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa’. The refreshed long-term exhibition explores Hamilton’s history through Maaori taonga, historical ... More >>
Plan In Place For A Safer Pace
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 1:12 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s asking the community if their plan for managing speeds on the city’s roads is heading in the right direction. Safe speeds around schools, shopping centres and marae are at the forefront of the draft Speed Management Plan ... More >>
Entry Fee For Out-of-towners To Visit Enclosed Gardens Gets Go Ahead
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 5:49 pm | Hamilton City Council
Out-of-town visitors to the Enclosed Gardens at Hamilton Gardens will next year start to contribute to the costs of maintaining the renowned facility following approval of an entry fee for non-Hamiltonians aged 16 and over. Hamilton City Council mulled ... More >>
King’s Birthday Brings Change But Kerbside Collections Remain The Same
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 1:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
It’s been 70 years since Hamiltonians last celebrated a “King’s” Birthday holiday. But while the name change may take some getting used to, one thing that hasn’t changed is your kerbside collection day. The King’s Birthday holiday ... More >>
Help Restore Nature This Arbor Day
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 4:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
Arbor Day 2023 iscoming up, and you’re invited. Come along and help Hamilton City Council shape a green city for future generations. Hamilton’s biggest community planting event is back for 2023! Grab your friends, whaanau and workmates, and head ... More >>
Youth Hub Opening Kicks Off Crime Prevention Fund Initiatives
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 9:40 am | Hamilton City Council
On Friday 19 May, Hamilton City Council celebrated the opening of a youth support hub; the first on a list of crime prevention initiatives to be rolled out for the city. The hub, called Kimi Manaakitanga, is a drop-in centre to provide services ... More >>
Council Commits To Funding Safe Access For Bird Park Visitors
Monday, 22 May 2023, 4:21 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has undertaken to fund new visitor access, temporary parking facilities and support to relocate aviaries and animal enclosures at the Shaws Bird Park. The initial $100,000 investment follows earlier offers to assist and means ... More >>
Blowing The Whistle On The Car Parking Scrum
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 6:51 pm | Hamilton City Council
Parents, coaches and supporters are asked to be good sports behind the wheel as well as on the side lines this winter as the number of people driving to weekend games increases. Gordon Naidoo, Hamilton City Council’s City Transportation Director, ... More >>
Hamilton To Push For Better Growth And Financial Outcomes From Water Reform
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 6:00 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate will meet with Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty to push for greater local representation and better financial outcomes from Government’s Three Water Reform. In April Government announced changes to its reform programme, ... More >>
Revised Maangai Maaori Model At Council
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 3:17 pm | Hamilton City Council
The ‘voice of Maaori’ will continue to be heard in Hamilton City Council’s chambers, following a review of the pioneering Maangai Maaori positions. At today’s Council meeting, Elected Members approved Maangai Maaori appointments with speaking ... More >>
Local Landscape Artist Honoured At Waikato Museum
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 1:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
A retrospective of one of the region’s top 20th century artists, Of This Place: Margot Philips’ Landscapes will open at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato in Hamilton on Friday 12 May 2023. German-born Jewish artist Margot Philips (1902 ... More >>
New Audio Tours Unlock Secrets Of Hamilton Gardens
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
There is a new way to experience the award-winning Hamilton Gardens with the launch of audio tours. The $10 audio tour guides visitors through the various themed gardens, including the popular Italian Renaissance Garden, the Surrealist Garden, and the ... More >>
Construction Begins On Fully-inclusive Playground In Claudelands
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 3:25 pm | Hamilton City Council
There are magical times ahead for Hamilton Kirikiriroa – the Magical Bridge trust, in partnership with Hamilton City Council will kick off construction of a new all-inclusive playground at Claudelands Park on Monday 8 May. A sod-turning ceremony held at Claudelands ... More >>
Entries Close Soon For National Contemporary Art Award
Monday, 24 April 2023, 10:29 am | Hamilton City Council
Less than two weeks remain to enter the National Contemporary Art Award, hosted by Hamilton’s Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato. The 2023 call for entries will close at 1pm, Monday 8 May. Now in its 23rd year, the National Contemporary ... More >>
We’re Branching Out! Council Adopts New Open Spaces Strategy
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 2:16 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council voted unanimously to approve Papa Ahuareka o Kirikiriroa – Hamilton Open Spaces Strategy 2023–2053 at yesterday’s (18 April 2023) Community and Natural Environment Committee meeting. The strategy aims to create a well-connected ... More >>