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Council Settles On 8.9% Rate Increase
Friday, 7 May 2021, 5:43 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has agreed to prepare a 10-year budget based on a compliance targeted rate of 4.5% and a general rate increase of 4.4%. The decision will mean an average annual rate rise of 8.9% across the city. Over the last two days, Councillors ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Open Air Burning Bylaw
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 10:54 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council is asking for feedback on a proposal to revoke its Open Air Burning Bylaw to better align with the way fire safety is managed in New Zealand. The Bylaw, which was last reviewed in 2015, sets out safe conditions for lighting ... More >>
Exhibition Celebrates New Zealand Bluegrass Icons
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 9:31 am | Hamilton City Council
An exhibition about New Zealand bluegrass pioneers the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band is set to open at Waikato Museum on 8 May. The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band was formed in the 1960s during a time when bluegrass music was just starting to become ... More >>
Council Confirms Funding Approach To Hamilton’s Growth
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 3:17 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council yesterday (4 May 2021) confirmed a draft Development Contributions (DC) Policy to incentivise quality development in the central city and balance Hamilton’s growth costs between ratepayers and developers. For the first time the revised policy ... More >>
Chief Executive To Leave Council
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 12:10 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Richard Briggs will leave the organisation when his contract expires in mid-October. Briggs confirmed today he will not reapply for his job and instead will leave the local government sector completely. His decision ... More >>
Tribute Paid To ‘stoic, Principled Councillor’
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 2:10 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and her colleagues have paid warm tributes to Councillor Margaret Forsyth who died today. Councillor Forsyth was serving her third term as a Hamilton City Councillor. She first served from 2010 – 2016 and was elected again ... More >>
Better Transport Centre On The Way
Friday, 30 April 2021, 4:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
A safer, more accessible, comfortable and attractive Hamilton Transport Centre is one step closer for bus users in Hamilton. On Tuesday 27 April, Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure Operations Committee approved its preferred option for the rejuvenation ... More >>
Safety The Key Factor In Decision To Close Ruffell Road Rail Crossing
Friday, 30 April 2021, 10:49 am | Hamilton City Council
A dangerous rail crossing at the intersection of Ruffell Road and Onion Road in Hamilton will soon be closed to traffic until safety issues for both road and rail users can be addressed. The temporary closure of the Ruffell Road level rail crossing, ... More >>
Council Guides Transformation Of The Central City
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 12:34 pm | Hamilton City Council
A new plan is guiding the next stage of Hamilton’s central city transformation. Today (29 April), Hamilton City Council approved a refresh of its Central City Transformation Plan (CCTP), to guide development and decision making and set the direction for the ... More >>
Overwhelming Success For Kids On Bikes School Holiday Programme
Saturday, 24 April 2021, 4:31 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council hosted a series of free school holiday biking courses this week to give children the skills they need to be safe while biking around our city. The courses were split into two series: Learn to Ride and Off-road Skills. Qualified ... More >>
New Leader For A Growing Hamilton
Friday, 23 April 2021, 3:41 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has a new General Manager Growth as the city continues its sustained population and economic growth. Blair Bowcott will take up the position at the end of May, replacing Jen Baird who has a new role as Chief Executive of the ... More >>
Hamiltonians Set To Welcome Back Anzac Day
Friday, 23 April 2021, 1:36 pm | Hamilton City Council
After last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19, Hamilton City Council and Hamilton Returned Services Association (RSA) are expecting Hamiltonians to warmly welcome back their Anzac Day services this Sunday. The city’s Anzac Day parades and services ... More >>
Anzac Day Collection Day Changes
Friday, 23 April 2021, 11:51 am | Hamilton City Council
There will be some changes to rubbish and recycling collections due to the upcoming public holiday. All rubbish and recycling collections will be a day later than usual in the week starting Monday 26 April because of the public holiday for Anzac Day. ... More >>
Hamilton Quality Of Life Rates Highly
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 1:01 pm | Hamilton City Council
Results of the 2020 Quality of Life survey have been released, showing 85% of Hamiltonians rate their overall quality of life positively, up from 75% in 2018. The survey, undertaken every two years, collects data on a range of issues relevant to residents’ wellbeing ... More >>
Art Competition Comes Down To The Wire
Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 10:17 am | Hamilton City Council
The 2021 Fieldays No.8 Wire Art Award will be hotly contested, with New Zealand artists from as far afield as Dunedin, Rangiora, Hastings and Waiheke Island among this year's finalists. The annual award, hosted by Waikato Museum, partnered with ... More >>
Mud, Sweat And (furry) Ears – The Dirty Dog Challenge Is Back!
Friday, 16 April 2021, 1:23 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council are pleased to announce the Dirty Dog Challenge is back for 2021. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2104/b09c88295ab7bf1cc5b5.jpeg" width="720" height="212"> The popular event for dog owners ... More >>
Hamilton City Council Agrees To Consider Maaori Wards
Friday, 16 April 2021, 5:03 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has agreed to consider Maaori wards in time for the next election. The wider community will have three weeks to provide feedback on Maaori wards as well as on other ways of achieving Maaori representation on Council. Today’s (15 ... More >>
Civic Awards Recognise Inspirational Hamiltonians
Friday, 9 April 2021, 3:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
This year’s first round of Hamilton City Council Civic Awards features a wide variety of individuals making a difference for people in their community and beyond, including: a tireless business, community and charity supporter a creator of a sport-focused, ... More >>
Hamilton In 21st Spot Of World’s Top Smart Cities
Friday, 9 April 2021, 10:51 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has been ranked 21st in the 2021 Top 50 Smart City Governments by Eden Strategy Institute. More than 230 municipalities submitted entries to make the list, with Hamilton applying for the first time this year. The rankings assess ... More >>
Top Art Comes To Hamilton
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 8:38 am | Hamilton City Council
Some of New Zealand’s best secondary school artwork will be on display at Waikato Museum from 9 April, as part of the Top Art exhibition. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2104/fbdfd3f450b75dd4b9ba.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Image: Painting by Kaia Waite, ... More >>
