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Kerbside Collections To Run As Normal Over Easter And Anzac Day

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 2:18 pm | Hamilton City Council

“We can reduce the amount we send to landfill by recycling the right things and making full use of our food scraps bins. Every item sorted correctly makes a difference," Wilson said. More >>

Fluoride System Paused For Up To Three Weeks

Friday, 27 March 2026, 3:28 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council’s Three Waters Unit Director Maire Porter said safe handling and storage of required chemicals is a key part of managing the city’s treatment plants. More >>

Hamilton City Council Reduces Proposed Rates Increase From 10.4% To 6.9%

Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will consider a reduced rates increase for 2026/27, with a proposal by Mayor Tim Macindoe recommending an average rise of 6.9%, down from the planned 10.4% increase. In his Chair’s Report for the 2 April Council meeting, ... More >>

Lead The Way In Reducing Waste: Apply Now For Waste Minimisation Funding

Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:54 pm | Hamilton City Council

Calling All Waste Reduction Heroes More >>

Road Works And Closures

Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:31 pm | Hamilton City Council

Traffic management may be in place to make sure road users, including people on bikes and pedestrians, can navigate these areas safely while work is under way. More >>

New EcoFriendly Footpath Safeguards Lake Domain Drive Trees

Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:29 pm | Hamilton City Council

Councillor Sarah Thomson, Chair of the City Delivery Committee, said being able to upgrade footpaths while protecting mature trees is a huge win for our city. More >>

Hamilton Showcases Back-To-Back Major Event Capability

Monday, 16 March 2026, 3:51 pm | Hamilton City Council

Saturday's Homegrown festival drew visitors from across the country, with activity spreading well beyond Claudelands Oval as people moved through the central city throughout the day and into the evening. More >>

Keeping Glenview Flowing: Wastewater Upgrades To Prevent Overflows And Strengthen Existing Services

Monday, 16 March 2026, 1:16 pm | Hamilton City Council

This $9.9 million project, approved in the 2024–34 Long-Term Plan, is part of Council’s wider strategy to manage wastewater capacity and protect the Waikato River. More >>

Hamilton Is Ready For Homegrown. Are You?

Thursday, 12 March 2026, 9:58 am | Hamilton City Council

Jim Beam Homegrown will take over Claudelands Oval on 14 March 2026, bringing thousands of fans and more than 40 of Aotearoa’s best-loved artists across seven stages, with visitors travelling from across the country to be part of it. More >>

$137,000 Fund To Fuel Major Events Now Open

Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:32 pm | Hamilton City Council

Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Major Events Subcommittee Geoff Taylor said the fund plays an important role in keeping Hamilton’s event calendar strong. More >>

Getting To Jim Beam Homegrown: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:46 pm | Hamilton City Council

With increased movement across the day, particularly between the CBD and Claudelands, a range of transport options and temporary traffic changes will be in place to help keep people moving safely and efficiently. More >>

Wellbeing “Triathlon” Coming To Hamilton Gardens This March

Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 9:58 am | Hamilton City Council

Wellathlon will run across two sessions on Saturday 21 March (5.45pm - 9pm) and Sunday 22 March (6.45am - 10am), set within the Enclosed Gardens and the Entry Precinct at Hamilton Gardens. More >>

Council To Open New Community Hub

Thursday, 5 March 2026, 3:55 pm | Hamilton City Council

Located next to Te Rapa Sportsdrome, the new hub will enable the non-profit group to expand its services and better meet the growing needs of the Hamilton community. More >>

Hamilton’s Moth Plant Hunt Returns

Friday, 27 February 2026, 2:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

The moth plant weed is a fast-growing vine that can rapidly smother and replace native vegetation. Often mistaken for the fruit choko, moth plants form large pods, containing thousands of seeds. More >>

March Discounts On Offer For First-Time Dog Registrations

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 3:44 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council Safety and Resilience Director Kelvin Powell said the discounts aim to help owners meet their legal responsibilities and do the right thing for their dogs. More >>

Council Seeks Community Views On Lower Speed Limit For Te Rapa Road, North Of Hutchinson Road

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10:17 am | Hamilton City Council

Public feedback will be presented to the Transport Subcommittee on 26 May 2026, where committee members will consider the public’s views before making a decision. More >>

Mayor Signals Rate Relief Ahead To Ease Pressure On Ratepayers

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 5:46 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will consider its draft Annual Plan, including the proposed 2026/27 rate, at a Council meeting on Thursday 2 April. More >>

Council Floats Changes To Public Space Trading Rules

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 2:27 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council is reviewing both the Trading in Public Places Policy and Public Places Bylaw - two documents that set out how activities like outdoor dining, footpath signs, markets and street performances are managed. More >>

Unveiling Of The Garden Shed At Hamilton Gardens

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:57 pm | Hamilton City Council

Created by artist and ceramist Wilhelmiina Drummond, the Garden Shed invites visitors into the imaginative world of the Gardens Keeper and the wee folk who call the shed home. More >>

Claudelands Bridge To Transform Into ‘Bridge To Homegrown’

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 2:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

Bridge to Homegrown creates a shared space that invites people to walk, explore and enjoy the city, connecting the central city and Claudelands in a way that feels safe, celebratory and distinctly Hamilton. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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