Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 3]
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 >>
Week On Our Streets
Friday, 13 February 2026, 1:09 pm | Hamilton City Council
The Worley Place shared zone(from Caro Street to Ward Lane) will be closed Saturday 7 March, from 7am – 3pm for Childrens Day. More >>
Hamilton Invests In LongTerm Zoo Expansion And Savings
Friday, 13 February 2026, 10:09 am | Hamilton City Council
Decided by a unanimous Council vote in December 2025, the purchase was funded through the Council’s Strategic Land Fund, with money available following the sale of a previous strategic land holding in Rototuna. More >>
Council Confirms Continuation Of Maangai Maaori Representation
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 3:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
Maangai Maaori are appointed members of specified committees of Council with full voting rights at those meetings. More >>
Morrinsville Road Upgrades: Construction Of The Peanut Shaped Roundabout Begins 16 February
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 8:33 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council is working closely with nearby schools to help parents and children use designated dropoff and pickup areas safely. More >>
Equifest Rides Into Hamilton For A Multi-Year Stay
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 4:45 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s Deputy Chief Executive Sean Murray says securing the event is yet another win for the city and region. More >>
Hamilton Community At Heart Of NRL Harvey Norman All Stars Celebrations
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 3:48 pm | Hamilton City Council
Ahead of the blockbuster matches at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 15 February, the All Stars will be visible and accessible throughout Hamilton, with activities designed to connect with whānau, rangatahi and the wider community. More >>
Live Music Centre Stage At Waitangi Day Festival
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 11:43 am | Hamilton City Council
The Waitangi Day Festival is returning for its second year and will be held along the Waikato Awa from Ferrybank Reserve (Kirikiriroa Reserve) to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery precinct. More >>
Council Wants Your Take On Alcohol In The Community
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 2:39 pm | Hamilton City Council
The survey, open until Tuesday 24 February 2026, seeks to understand how Hamiltonians experience alcohol in their neighbourhoods, public spaces, and daily lives. More >>
Partnership At The Heart Of Hamilton Kirikiriroa Waitangi Day Festival
Friday, 30 January 2026, 2:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
Mayor Macindoe said he expects the festival to grow year on year in acknowledgement of Waitangi Day and its significance to New Zealand and Hamilton. More >>
Council Seeks Young Leaders For New Youth Council
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:05 pm | Hamilton City Council
The Youth Council will bring together up to 12 rangatahi aged 16 – 24 who live, work, or study in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. More >>
Week On Our Streets
Friday, 23 January 2026, 1:42 pm | Hamilton City Council
Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible and we’ll do our best to keep any delays to a minimum. More >>
Kerbside Collections Run As Usual Over The Upcoming Public Holidays
Friday, 23 January 2026, 9:26 am | Hamilton City Council
With people at home more during school holidays and public holidays, rubbish can easily increase. Using the food scraps bin, yellow recycling bin, and glass crate is an easy way for each household to reduce their waste. More >>
Central City Set For A Summer Of Fun
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 9:48 am | Hamilton City Council
From energising Les Mills outdoor classes and pickleball to a pop-up skate park, Summer in the city has it all – right here in the heart of Hamilton. More >>
