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Hamilton: A Proven Powerhouse For Events

Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 1:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

The recent announcements for increased event sector support have Hamilton City Council’s event facilities division, H3, assessing the criteria to explore how Hamilton can continue to contribute to and benefit from the national momentum. More >>

Kids To Go Behind The Scenes At Hamilton Zoo

Monday, 15 September 2025, 8:59 am | Hamilton City Council

Young explorers will enjoy behind-the-scenes access to areas usually closed to the public, meet some of the zoo’s most fascinating animal residents, and tackle conservation-themed challenges. More >>

Hamilton City Council Bringing The Vibes To Voting

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 1:05 pm | Hamilton City Council

These five mini-events will pop up in parks across the city, inviting Hamiltonians to bring their whaanau and friends to relax, enjoy music from a live DJ, take part in kids’ activities – and most importantly, vote. More >>

Hamilton’s Favourite Pre-Loved Fashion Event Returns To Divert Clothes From Landfill

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:19 am | Hamilton City Council

Thrifty Threads runs from 11-13 September at The Meteor, and is hosted by Hamilton City Council, Hospice Waikato, Sip & Sew Workshops, Recreators, and Serving Up T. More >>

Voting Now Open In Local Election And Maaori Ward Poll

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 3:17 pm | Hamilton City Council

From today, voting packs will begin arriving in letterboxes across the city. Each pack includes a voting paper, return envelope, and information about the candidates standing. More >>

Voting Packs Coming To A Letterbox Near You

Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:10 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Lance Vervoort said the election is a major opportunity for residents to help shape the future of our city, with 52 candidates standing - including 12 for Mayor. More >>

One Week Until Voting Opens In Hamilton Kirikiriroa

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 3:17 pm | Hamilton City Council

Amy Viggers, Hamilton City Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer, says the focus this year is on making voting easy and accessible. More >>

Councils, Governments, Grappling With Damage From Wet Wipes

Friday, 29 August 2025, 12:57 pm | Hamilton City Council

Marketed as ‘flushable’ or ‘biodegradable’ the products indicate they can be flushed into the wastewater network. But once in the system, they cause havoc. More >>

Households Wanted For Hamilton East Water Meter Pilot

Friday, 29 August 2025, 11:12 am | Hamilton City Council

Households will be part of a three-month pilot programme to test residential water meters in the city. The pilot is being run by IAWAI – Flowing Waters, the joint water company set up by Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils. More >>

Central Library Remains Open As Major Maintenance Gets Underway

Friday, 29 August 2025, 9:02 am | Hamilton City Council

This project is an opportunity to implement a durable solution on the 50-year-old building that aligns with the library's future direction, mana whenua connections, and the central city's vision, ensuring longevity and sustainability. More >>

Water Meters Pilot Set To Roll Out

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

IAWAI – Flowing Waters, the joint waters company formed by Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council, will manage the pilot programme involving around 200 voluntary households in Hamilton East. More >>

More Skilled Professionals Choosing To Commute To Hamilton

Thursday, 14 August 2025, 12:25 pm | Hamilton City Council

Data captured on Census night in 2023 reveal about 22,100 people commute into Hamilton for work, while 13,100 travel outside the city for employment. Most inbound commuters (83%) come from neighbouring Waikato and Waipaa districts. More >>

Binding Poll To Decide Future Of Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward

Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 2:37 pm | Hamilton City Council

The poll is required bycentral government. Unlike the election – where voters rank candidates – the Maaori ward poll will be a simple tick-box question. More >>

Candidate List Updated And Confirmed For Hamilton City Council Election

Monday, 4 August 2025, 6:08 pm | Hamilton City Council

Alongside the election, Hamiltonians will be asked to vote in a binding poll on whether the city’s Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward should continue beyond the 2028 election. More >>

51 Candidates Stand For Hamilton City Council Election

Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:30 pm | Hamilton City Council

Alongside the election, Hamiltonians will be asked to vote in a binding poll on whether the city’s Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward should continue beyond the 2028 election. More >>

Hamilton Kirikiriroa Artist Zena Elliott Wins $20,000 Art Award

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 8:05 pm | Hamilton City Council

“Through a thought-provoking artistic dialogue, this painting explores pressing social and political issues impacting indigenous views,” said Elliott in the story of the work. More >>

There’s Still Time To Step Forward And Stand For Your Community

Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 2:35 pm | Hamilton City Council

Those wanting to stand for the Hamilton mayoralty must be a New Zealand citizen and be enrolled as a parliamentary elector. They also need to be nominated by two electors on Hamilton City Council’s three electoral rolls (east, west and/or Maaori ward). More >>

Tyres Now Free To Recycle At Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre

Monday, 28 July 2025, 2:59 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has opted in to the national initiative, which allows up to five tyres to be disposed of at registered businesses and organisations across the country for free. Tyrewise is a Ministry for the Environment-accredited scheme for ... More >>

Countdown On To Celebrate Country’s Top Contemporary Artists

Monday, 28 July 2025, 8:34 am | Hamilton City Council

The 53 finalists are vying for thegrand prize,runner-up,two merit awards, and theCampbell Smith Memorial People’s Choice Award, voted on by visitors before the exhibition closes in November. More >>

Ready To Make A Difference?

Friday, 25 July 2025, 12:10 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamiltonians interested in standing in the Hamilton City Council election have until midday on Friday 1 August to get their nomination papers in. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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