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Select Committee Told Reform Legislation ‘doesn’t Work For Hamilton’

Saturday, 4 March 2023, 8:48 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate has delivered a clear message to Government that its latest water reform legislation will not deliver the benefits Hamilton’s community needs. In February, Council provided detailed submissions to Parliament’s Finance ... More >>

Councils Draft Budget Approved With Caveat Of Saving $6 Million More

Thursday, 2 March 2023, 8:14 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has approved its proposed draft budget for the 2023-24 Annual Plan, but it must find an additional $6 million in savings. Affordability, and Council digging into its pockets - not ratepayers – was the clear direction from Councillors ... More >>

Ready, Set, Apply! Council’s Major Events Sponsorship Fund Opens

Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 11:34 am | Hamilton City Council

Calling all event organisers! Do you have plans to deliver the next big event for Hamilton Kirikiriroa? Hamilton City Council’s major events sponsorship fund opens today, Wednesday 1 March 2023. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said major events do ... More >>

Truck Fire Caused By Vape Battery

Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:35 am | Hamilton City Council

A vape battery the size of an adult’s thumb caused a recycling collection truck to catch fire in Melville. Disposed of in a yellow kerbside recycling bin, the vape caused a fire in the Hamilton City Council truck on Thursday 23 February, Dowding ... More >>

City Tackles Growth Issues Head On

Thursday, 23 February 2023, 1:33 pm | Hamilton City Council

Housing availability, transport solutions and how Hamilton’s infrastructure copes with increasingly-severe weather events were hot topics of discussion at Hamilton’s Strategic Growth and District Plan Committee today (23 February).   Hamilton ... More >>

Hamiltonians Urged To Dig Deep For Auckland Cyclone Relief

Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:20 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton has pledged support for Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau in their efforts to recover and rebuild, following flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle in mid-February. Local Government New Zealand has established an ‘Adopt a Community’ campaign ... More >>

Council Tells Government To Start Again On Water Reform Legislation

Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:38 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has delivered a no-holds-barred message to Government that its latest Three Waters Reform Legislation Bill is clumsy, rushed, and inconsistent with other laws. Mayor Paula Southgate said the 114-page submission would leave Government ... More >>

Council Supports Nationwide Response

Saturday, 18 February 2023, 4:28 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council staff continue to support the wider national response to the tragic weather events of recent weeks. Council’s Response Manager Kelvin Powell said the city was fortunate to escape the worst effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and ... More >>

Gordonton Road And Darjon Drive Roundabout

Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 1:01 pm | Hamilton City Council

A string of projects that aim to make Rototuna roads safer for everyone, start this week, beginning with building a new roundabout at the Gordonton Road and Darjon Drive intersection. Along with making it easier and safer for vehicles to turn in ... More >>

Steel Art Specialist Announced As Judge For Fieldays® No.8 Wire National Art Award

Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 11:53 am | Hamilton City Council

Innovative New Zealand sculptor Hannah Kidd will judge the 2023 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award, with entries open from 15 February. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2302/c23c060a395eb493b5d3.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Artist Hannah Kidd with some ... More >>

A Taste Of FIFA Hitting Hamilton Kirikiriroa – Football Ferns To Visit World Cup Unity Pitch At Hamilton Lake

Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 10:46 am | Hamilton City Council

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Unity Pitch is coming to Hamilton Kirikiriroa this weekend as part of its AU/NZ tour. The vibrant and unique multi-coloured futsal-sized pitch will be located at Hamilton Lake Domain, from 17-20 February 2023 offering ... More >>

Cyclone Delays Kerbside Collections, Council’s Facilities Closed

Sunday, 12 February 2023, 6:55 pm | Hamilton City Council

Kerbside collections delayedone day All Council public facilities closed on Monday 13 February Be prepared, get your emergency plan ready Hamilton City Council is continuing to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle, currently expected to bring strong winds and rain ... More >>

Joint Statement From Mayor Southgate And Councillor Taylor

Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:54 pm | Hamilton City Council

Late last year the Waikato Times approached the Mayor over her nomination for committee chair and deputy chair roles. Her comments were reported in an article in the paper on 15 November 2022. During the interview, she stated that Councillor Taylor sent ... More >>

Proposed New Visitor Entry For Hamilton Gardens

Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:53 pm | Hamilton City Council

Plans for a proposed new Visitor Entry Precinct at Hamilton Gardens will be shared at two upcoming Open Days at the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre. The new Hamilton Gardens Visitor Entry Precinct project, which includes a new Visitor Centre and enhancements ... More >>

Hamilton Readies For Cyclone Gabrielle

Saturday, 11 February 2023, 1:45 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says the city is preparing for the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and asks residents to take extra care with strong winds and heavy rain forecast for Hamilton. There remains significant uncertainty on the path of the cyclone ... More >>

‘Be Prepared!’ Says Council And Civil Defence Waikato

Friday, 10 February 2023, 2:33 pm | Hamilton City Council

With strong winds and heavy rainfall forecast for the North Island this weekend, Hamilton City Council and Civil Defence Waikato are urging residents to make sure their household has an emergency plan and supplies in place. “If you don’t already ... More >>

$18 Million Projection For Waikato Ahead Of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 12:48 pm | Hamilton City Council

An estimated $18 million will be pumped into the Waikato region during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. The spending is projected to come from both international and domestic visitors throughout the main tournament. Waikato Stadium will host five ... More >>

Council Confirms Three Waters Funding Application

Sunday, 5 February 2023, 2:29 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will apply to use funding provided by central government as part of the Three Waters Reform to deliver a range of projects with community-focused outcomes. Council’s share of the “Better Off Funding” from the Department of ... More >>

$37 Million Funding Confirmed To Improve Hamilton Travel Options

Friday, 3 February 2023, 2:37 pm | Hamilton City Council

A $37 million package of upgrades has been given the go-ahead to improve biking, walking and public transport options in Hamilton. Hamilton City Council today formally approved the Transport Choices Initiative Funding Agreement with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport ... More >>

Gearing Up For Bike Month

Friday, 3 February 2023, 10:04 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council's annual Love Your Bike Day returns to Claudelands Park for its ninth year on Sunday 26 February – 10am till noon. This free event is just one of the events and activities planned by Council, Bike Waikato and other partners ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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