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Hamilton Zoo Closing For Three Days

Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 5:21 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Zoo and Everyday Eatery will be closed to the public from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 November. Brymer Road will be closed from 6pm Sunday 20 to 7am Thursday 24 November to complete necessary construction work. The road closure and construction ... More >>

Residents Ramp Up Recycling

Monday, 14 November 2022, 1:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

In September, Hamiltonians saved more waste from landfill through the Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre and Hamilton Organic Centre than was saved for the entire period from June 2021 to June 2022. In the year to June 2022, Hamiltonians saved ... More >>

More Local Control Of Alcohol Sales Welcomed

Friday, 4 November 2022, 6:04 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council is applauding moves to make it easier for communities to set their own guidelines for the sale of alcohol. This week Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced proposed changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. One of the ... More >>

Iwi-council Partnership Delivers Striking Gateway For New Community In Peacocke

Friday, 28 October 2022, 7:40 pm | Hamilton City Council

Two unique and visually striking steel masts lifted into place today (28 October) complete the centrepiece of Hamilton’s newest Waikato River bridge to Peacocke. The footbridge bridge incorporates two 25m tall masts, known as taurapa, which act ... More >>

Mixed Views On Hamilton’s Heritage

Friday, 28 October 2022, 11:58 am | Hamilton City Council

There are mixed views about how to best protect heritage in Hamilton, according to submissions on proposed changes to the city’s District Plan. Hamilton City Council received 468 submissions to Plan Change 9, which was open for public feedback in ... More >>

Footbridge In Place As New Waikato River Bridge Project Centrepiece

Thursday, 27 October 2022, 10:47 am | Hamilton City Council

Work began yesterday (26 October) on the centrepiece of Hamilton’s newest Waikato River bridge to Peacocke. Extending over the new part of Wairere Drive, a new cycling and pedestrian bridge will be installed to provide a connection to the nearby network ... More >>

Government Funding A Green Light For City Biking Projects

Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 2:07 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has welcomed the decision from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency to help fund biking and scootering improvements across the city’s transport network. Confirmed in late September, the funding of $1.9 million – of which Waka ... More >>

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Draw Reveals Who's Coming To Hamilton Kirikiriroa

Sunday, 23 October 2022, 3:45 pm | Hamilton City Council

Prepare the chants and get the supporter gear ready, Hamilton Kirikiriroa is rolling out the green carpet for the women’s football teams of Sweden, Norway, Argentina, Zambia, Vietnam, Japan, Switzerland and Costa Rica in 2023. The Draw for the FIFA ... More >>

Hamilton’s New Council Kicks Off

Thursday, 20 October 2022, 6:50 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton’s Mayor and Councillors began their three-year term as leaders of the city today (Thursday 20 October) with commitment to unity and service to the community of Hamilton Kirikiriroa. Mayor Paula Southgate and 14 councillors were sworn in at ... More >>

Paula Southgate Confirmed As Mayor Of Hamilton Kirikiriroa

Saturday, 15 October 2022, 6:00 am | Hamilton City Council

14 October  It’s official, Paula Southgate will return to the helm as Mayor of Hamilton Kirikiriroa, re-elected with 15,880 votes, ahead of first-time contender Geoff Taylor with 14,043. With special votes now included, the final results ... More >>

Three-pronged Leadership For Hamilton

Friday, 14 October 2022, 6:25 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate has announced a three-pronged senior team to lead Council over the coming three years. Southgate today confirmed six-term councillor Angela O’Leary as deputy mayor. O’Leary will also chair the Infrastructure and ... More >>

Influx Of Special Votes Delay Final Election Results

Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 6:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

Due to a large volume of special votes received across the country, final election results for all councils will be delayed from Thursday 13 October to as late as Saturday. Once councils receive verification of the special votes from the Electoral Commission, ... More >>

Hamilton City Council’s Preliminary Results Bring A Change

Sunday, 9 October 2022, 12:58 pm | Hamilton City Council

As Hamilton City Council inches closer to confirming the next era of elected members, there’s been one change in the new Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward. Today, more than 3000 votes cast on Election Day have been counted, known as preliminary results, reaffirming ... More >>

Hamilton City Council Election Progress Results

Saturday, 8 October 2022, 7:13 pm | Hamilton City Council

The progress results for Hamilton City Council’s elections show Paula Southgate has been re-elected as Mayor. Southgate has received 13,693 votes so far, with Geoff Taylor in second with 12,395. The following candidates have been provisionally elected ... More >>

Exhibition Explores Hamilton East In The 90s

Friday, 7 October 2022, 1:47 pm | Hamilton City Council

An intimate view of Hamilton’s recent history will open at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato on 7 October 2022. The photographic exhibition Jellicoe and Bledisloe: Hamilton in the 90s – Photographs by David Cook documents the homes and inhabitants ... More >>

Hamilton's Vote Count As Of 7 October

Friday, 7 October 2022, 1:11 pm | Hamilton City Council

Three out of four Hamiltonians are yet to vote in Hamilton City Council's elections. The city's vote count increased by 1% yesterday to 24.2%. At the same point in 2019, 33.1% of votes had been returned. With voting closing at midday tomorrow (Saturday ... More >>

Funding Grant One Step Closer For Central City

Thursday, 6 October 2022, 10:48 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will move forward with a transformational bid for a $150.6 million infrastructure funding grant to enable housing in the central city. In its final decision of the triennium, Council delegated authority to Chief Executive Lance ... More >>

Hamilton's Vote Count As Of 5 October

Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:30 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton had its highest vote return this election period yesterday, with 3.9% of voting papers received. This brought Hamilton City Council's voter turnout to just over 17%. At the same point in 2019, 30% of votes had been returned. With only a ... More >>

Show Up For Your City This Saturday, Hamilton

Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 1:14 pm | Hamilton City Council

Okay Hamilton Kirikiriroa, here’s your itinerary for Saturday 8 October. It’s action-packed, exciting, and your last chance to help decide your city's future. Show up for your city this Saturday, cast your vote and attend Council’s free, ... More >>

Apology And Improvements After Wastewater Spill

Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 3:54 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has apologised and identified system improvements following an unplanned wastewater spill in late 2020 which led to a prosecution by Waikato Regional Council (WRC). In the sentencing decision released by Judge M Dickey on ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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