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Applications Open For COVID-19 Rates Rebate
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 4:15 pm | Hamilton City Council
Applications for Hamilton City Council’s extended rates rebate as part of its COVID-19 support package are now open. The extended rates rebate is a key action in our 12-point recovery plan to help Hamilton withstand the impact of COVID-19. ... More >>
Infrastructure Service Renewals Vital For City’s Operations
Monday, 20 April 2020, 4:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
Ensuring the ongoing provision of key services within our city was an important component of last week’s meeting of Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure Operations Committee. Chaired by Councillor Angela O’Leary, the ... More >>
Peacocke Pipeline Another Boost For Local Economy
Friday, 17 April 2020, 4:27 pm | Hamilton City Council
Just days after Hamilton City Council entered the final procurement stages for a new bridge over the Waikato River, it has announced a further boost to the local and regional economy. The last stage of the tender process to build a 6km-long strategic ... More >>
Statement From Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Richard Briggs
Friday, 17 April 2020, 2:50 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Richard Briggs has confirmed today that he will be taking a pay cut of 20% for the next six months to help those who are struggling with the impacts of COVID-19. This money will be directed specifically into a staff ... More >>
Well-known gallery director to judge Contemporary Art Award
Friday, 17 April 2020, 10:10 am | Hamilton City Council
One of Aotearoa’s most highly-regarded art professionals will judge the 2020 National Contemporary Art Award. More >>
Hamilton City Preparing For Revenue Drop
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 4:36 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council is forecasting a $33 million drop in revenue because of COVID-19. Chief Executive Richard Briggs said the Council’s initial modelling shows under a best-case scenario, with business back to normal by July this year, ... More >>
Civil Defence Teams Responding As 0800 Support Calls Increase
Sunday, 12 April 2020, 3:45 pm | Hamilton City Council
Image: A thank you card from overseas visitors staying at one of the Waikato sites for freedom campers echoes some of the heart-warming feedback received by Civil Defence and volunteer teams in recent days. After less than two weeks of operation, the Waikato ... More >>
Council's Leadership Applauded As $150M Hamilton Project Moves To Next Steps
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 3:46 pm | Hamilton City Council
A commitment to maintaining momentum and supporting a post-COVID-19 local and regional economic recovery has seen Hamilton City Council enter the final procurement phase of a $150M milestone project. The NZ Construction Sector Accord has congratulated ... More >>
Emergency Food And Crisis Support Receives First Of Council Funding
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 11:47 am | Hamilton City Council
Community groups providing emergency food and crisis services are among the first organisations to receive funding support from Hamilton City Council. Late last month, Council announced it would contribute $1M to support essential city welfare services ... More >>
City Seeks Government Support To Go Greener
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 9:39 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council will pitch a suite of environmental initiatives to the Government as part of its plan to help the city recover from COVID-19. Major infrastructure programmes will include specific proposals to replant gullies, build extensive separated ... More >>
Be Kind And Courteous On Busy River Paths
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 3:41 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s popular river paths are busier than ever as more people exercise locally, but not everyone is remembering to share with care. The run of good weather and COVID-19 rules on exercising close to home are encouraging more people to get out onto the ... More >>
Waikato Museum Calls On Its Social Media Community To Create A Virtual Exhibition
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 2:26 pm | Hamilton City Council
Waikato Museum has launched a new social media initiative, calling on its online community to create a virtual exhibition by sharing photos of their favourite items on social media sites using the hashtag #mywaikatomuseum. Waikato Museum Director ... More >>
Easter Kerbside Service Changes
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 10:54 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s kerbside rubbish will be collected a day later than usual due to the Easter long weekend. Normal collection days will resume Monday 20 April. Kerbside collections during COVID-19 lockdown Recycling collections have stopped ... More >>
Bin It, Don’t Flush It Key Message To Keep Staff Safe
Monday, 6 April 2020, 4:43 pm | Hamilton City Council
All Hamiltonians have a part to play in helping to keep themselves and others safe during the Alert Level 4 period. This extends to helping ease the pressure on our City Waters staff having to respond to blockages within our wastewater network. Since ... More >>
Hamilton Self-isolation Site Set Up For Freedom Campers
Friday, 3 April 2020, 9:20 am | Hamilton City Council
Porritt Stadium has been set up as a COVID-19 self-isolation site for freedom campers at the request of the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group. The stadium carpark is already a designated freedom camping site for certified self-contained ... More >>
Money To Move Quickly Into Community
Thursday, 2 April 2020, 1:32 pm | Hamilton City Council
Community groups which apply for assistance from the Waikato Community Funders Group should know within a maximum three days if they have been successful. Last week Hamilton City Council announced it would contribute $1 million to the new ... More >>
Keep Dogs On A Lead, Help Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19
Thursday, 2 April 2020, 1:21 pm | Hamilton City Council
Getting out for a walk and some fresh air is necessary during Alert Level 4, but Hamilton City Council’s Animal Education and Control has an important message for all dog owners – keep your dog on a lead at all times. “This goes for all parks ... More >>
Helpline Set Up To Help Struggling Waikato People
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 12:52 pm | Hamilton City Council
Freephone 0800 800 405 has been established for Waikato people struggling to get food, groceries, medication or other household goods and services. The freephone service established by the Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group is ... More >>
City Announces 12-point Recovery Plan
Friday, 27 March 2020, 5:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has announced a sweeping 12-point plan to help the city withstand the economic and social ravages expected from COVID-19. The Council approved phase one of the programme today, costed at $3.4M. Phase two is still to come and will ... More >>
Council To Livestream Virtual Meeting
Friday, 27 March 2020, 11:39 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s first meeting in which Elected Members are taking part remotely will be livestreamed to the public. The Extraordinary Meeting at 1pm today (Friday 27 March) is the Council’s first under new legislation which came into ... More >>
