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Council Approves Cultural, Arts Work Package
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 2:21 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has signed off on a comprehensive work programme to help it make more informed decisions on issues of cultural significance. The work, to be undertaken over the coming year, will also determine the fate of the Captain Hamilton ... More >>
Recycling: Easy As 1, 2, 5
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 8:04 am | Hamilton City Council
International restrictions on importing and exporting recyclables are currently affecting nationwide council recycling services. These restrictions mean that not all plastics that will be collected under the new service are able to be recycled. ... More >>
Safer Link To SH3 Draws Closer
Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 5:47 pm | Hamilton City Council
The first sealed section of road in Peacocke funded in partnership with the government Dixon Rd is expected to reopen mid-September as construction continues on a new roundabout linking Ohaupo Rd/State Highway 3 with a yet-to-be-built new road through Peacocke. ... More >>
Annual Plan Looks To Help Community And Economy
Monday, 10 August 2020, 4:55 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s 2020/21 Annual Plan includes sod turning for a new bridge across the Waikato River, starting the build of an entrance precinct for Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, and continuing to support the city’s ... More >>
Week On Our Streets
Saturday, 8 August 2020, 2:41 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council is undertaking work on streets in various parts of the city over the next week to address safety issues and carry out routine maintenance. All this work is weather-dependent and may be deferred in the event of rain. Road users ... More >>
Welcoming Wheels Of All Sizes
Friday, 7 August 2020, 10:37 am | Hamilton City Council
Plans are underway to increase transport choices for Hamiltonians with the development of a city-wide programme to encourage biking and micro-mobility (that’s electric scooters and skateboards). “We know that investing in biking and micro-mobility ... More >>
Hamilton City Council To Use New Voting System
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 4:38 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s Mayor and Councillors will now be elected under the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system. Hamilton City Council Elected Members decided to switch from First Past the Post (FPP) to using STV for the 2022 and 2025 elections at today’s ... More >>
Big Hamilton Thank You To Essential Workers
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 1:31 pm | Hamilton City Council
Essential workers deserve major kudos for the work they did during the COVID-19 lockdown – and Hamilton City Council has a long weekend of thanks planned for them. The Council is offering special deals across our community facilities for people ... More >>
What’s Your Wish For Nature In The City?
Monday, 3 August 2020, 5:15 pm | Hamilton City Council
If you could have one wish for nature in the city, what would it be? Hamilton City Council is looking for your thoughts to help shape Hamilton’s Nature in the City Strategy. The Council is asking Hamiltonians what they wish for nature in the city, ... More >>
Waterworld Te Rapa Back With A Splash
Monday, 3 August 2020, 4:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
Waterworld Te Rapa reopens today (Monday 3 August), following the completion of electrical upgrade work. This means the facility’s 50m pool, the dive pool, the 25m pool and the hydrotherapy pool can all now be fully enjoyed again by the community. ... More >>
Who’s Down With STV? Almost Everybody!
Friday, 31 July 2020, 4:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
Nearly four out five Hamiltonians favour a switch to the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system for Hamilton City Council elections. That’s the result of a survey by the Council which asked whether Hamiltonians want to vote by ranking candidates ... More >>
Cheetahs Make A Return To Hamilton Zoo
Monday, 27 July 2020, 12:02 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Zoo is excited to announce they are preparing to welcome four new cheetahs. The four males will be transferring later this year from Australia. “The Zoo team are thrilled to be able to make this announcement,” says Hamilton City Council ... More >>
Rates Dropped To 2.8 Per Cent
Friday, 24 July 2020, 6:00 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has confirmed an annual average rates rise of 2.8 per cent for the coming 2020/21 year. That increase is one per cent lower than what has been proposed in the draft Annual Plan, and lower than that forecast in the 10-Year Plan. ... More >>
Waikato Museum is the place to celebrate Matariki
Monday, 20 July 2020, 4:32 pm | Hamilton City Council
Matariki will be a real celebration at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato this Sunday (26 July), with an interactive day of weaving, family crafts, music, and a panel discussion with artists who are exploring kotahitanga (unity) through creativity ... More >>
FMG Stadium Waikato History Wall Celebrates Local Sport, Community And Culture
Sunday, 19 July 2020, 5:05 pm | Hamilton City Council
An interactive 84-metre display wall celebrating the 100-year rich history of FMG Stadium Waikato was officially opened at 1.15pm today by Hamilton Mayor, Paula Southgate. The History Wall has been placed outside the venue’s grounds, along the Tristram ... More >>
Week On Our Streets
Saturday, 18 July 2020, 4:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council is undertaking work on streets in various parts of the city over the next week to address safety issues and carry out routine maintenance. All this work is weather-dependent and may be deferred in the event of rain. Road users ... More >>
Elliot Park Playground And Skatepark Closed For Upgrade
Friday, 17 July 2020, 4:48 pm | Hamilton City Council
The skatepark and playground at Nawton’s Elliot Park will close on Monday 20 July as work gets underway on an upgrade. In June the community was asked for input on the proposed playground design. Feedback was positive, especially about the addition ... More >>
Arts Funding Boost To Support Wellbeing
Friday, 17 July 2020, 2:38 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s creative arts community received an $85,000 boost this month in recognition of the part it plays in improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. Clarence Street Theatre, The Meteor and Riverlea Theatre all received funding from Hamilton City ... More >>
Central City Safety Survey Open For 2020
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 5:05 pm | Hamilton City Council
A survey of people’s views on safety in Hamilton’s central city is now underway. The annual survey conducted by Hamilton City Council is a valuable tool used to identify areas of concern or improvement. Community and Social Development Manager Andy Mannering ... More >>
Hamilton’s Smart City Star Rises With Award Announcement
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 4:44 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s growing reputation as a tech-savvy, innovative and smart city received an international boost today when Enlighten Designs was announced as the winner of the 2020 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for New Zealand. Hamilton City ... More >>
