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Few ‘official’ Responses To 19.9% Rates Increase

Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 3:03 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamiltonians risk their views on Hamilton City Council’s proposed rates increases and plans for the next decade going unheard in the halls of power, based on feedback received so far. As of today, one week after opening, only 212 ‘official’ responses ... More >>

Wastewater Transfer Station Ready For First Flushes In Peacocke

Monday, 25 March 2024, 4:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

The biggest wastewater transfer station in the city is ready for the first flushes from the existing Fitzroy community and future homes in Peacocke. Today (25 March) the Peacocke wastewater transfer station was blessed by mana whenua and officially ... More >>

No 'Blank Cheques’ For Critical Infrastructure Projects, Says Council

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 7:15 pm | Hamilton City Council

Chief Executive Lance Vervoort has clarified statements made in the past week regarding the costs of infrastructure projects, particularly in new growth area of Peacocke. More >>

2024 Waste Minimisation Fund Now Open

Monday, 18 March 2024, 5:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

It’s time to get your applications together to get a share of Hamilton City Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, before it closes on 19 April 2024. The annual $50,000 fund is for waste minimisation projects that involve or benefit the Hamilton community, ... More >>

Event Sponsorship Fund Applications Open

Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s Event Sponsorship Fund opens today (Friday 15 March 2024). The Event Sponsorship Fund supports events that bring a significant number of visitors to Hamilton Kirikiriroa. Councillor Ewan Wilson, Chair of the Economic Development ... More >>

Council Seeks Feedback On Proposed Changes To Funding Growth

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 6:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

A revised policy which sets out how the city shares the costs of growth between ratepayers and developers will go out for public consultation this Tuesday (19 March). Hamilton Kirikiriroa is New Zealand’s fastest growing metro and is finding it increasingly ... More >>

Shipping Container Art Not 'Common Sense'

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 4:14 pm | Hamilton City Council

Allowing a shipping container to be displayed on private property because it is deemed public art “is not common sense”, says Hamilton City Council’s Planning Guidance Unit Manager. Yesterday (13 March), the Environment Court issued a decision ... More >>

The Medieval Fair Returns To Hamilton Gardens This March

Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:49 am | Hamilton City Council

Prepare for a day filled with medieval revelry and family-friendly entertainment as the Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens on Sunday March 10 2024. Organised by the Friends of Hamilton Gardens, this event promises a day filled with entertaining ... More >>

High-end Hotel Coming To Hamilton’s Central City

Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:44 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton’s central city will soon be home to a $120 million high-end hotel development across three prime riverside properties. Hamilton City Council has signed a conditional agreement to sell properties at 242-254 Victoria Street to one of New Zealand’s ... More >>

Decisions Made At First Infrastructure And Transport Committee For 2024

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:24 am | Hamilton City Council

Elected Members met yesterday for the first Infrastructure and Transport Committee of the year, with decisions including giving the go-ahead for intersection changes to enable the construction of a new supermarket in Te Rapa, approving minor adjustments ... More >>

Council Makes Changes To Its Transport Programme

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:12 am | Hamilton City Council

Nine projects have been removed from the 2023-24 transport programme, following decisions made by Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure and Transport Committee at its first meeting of the year on 5 March 2024. In February 2024, Elected Members ... More >>

House Of Joy Coming To A Close At Waikato Museum

Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 12:55 pm | Hamilton City Council

Ko Wharenui Harikoa he poro whaka hakoko. Ko Uenuku tawhana ki te Rangi Wharenui Harikoa is a refracting prism of tuupuna-inspired light that shines across the sky like a rainbow. Time is running out to see the spectacular handcrafted wharenui which ... More >>

Latest Flood Data 'Valuable' For Hamiltonians

Monday, 4 March 2024, 2:03 pm | Hamilton City Council

More than two years of technical investigation and review has produced new and valuable information about where water might pond around Hamilton in heavy rain and extreme events. The new update adds ‘flood depressions’ to the city map, identifying ... More >>

Poukai Tradition On Display At Waikato Museum

Friday, 1 March 2024, 6:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

Ko Kiingi Tūheitia me Toona Ahurewatapu, Paimarire. E nga mana e nga reo, na Te Whare Taonga O Waikato te karanga ake ka tuu tenei whakaaturanga, Te Pani, Te Pouaru, Te Rawakore. Hei te 1 Maehe ka tuwhera te kuwaha mo te marea. Ko nga whakaahua e ... More >>

Running Hamilton Costs $5.60 A Day

Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:36 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council is breaking down what it costs to run and maintain the city as it prepares to open the pages of its draft 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan. It costs $5.60 per resident, per day to run the city. This covers everyday operating costs, ... More >>

Reduced Services And Staff Cuts Proposed At Council

Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 9:08 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will ask Hamiltonians what services they’re willing to cut to realise staff and consultancy savings put forward by Elected Members. Hamilton City Council will consider reduced levels of community and back-office services following ... More >>

Tim Macindoe Announced As New Hamilton East Ward Councillor

Monday, 19 February 2024, 5:21 pm | Hamilton City Council

It’s official, Tim Macindoe has been confirmed as the new Hamilton East Ward Councillor. Macindoe received 5874 votes, 3666 ahead of Leo Liu, who received 2208 votes. With special votes now included, the final results are: MACINDOE, Tim 5874 LIU, Leo 2208 ... More >>

Preliminary Results Announced For Hamilton City Council By-election

Saturday, 17 February 2024, 6:26 pm | Hamilton City Council

The preliminary result for the Hamilton East Ward by-election shows Tim Macindoe is leading after voting has closed. After today's count, Macindoe has 5858 votes, 3653 ahead of Leo Liu who has received 2205 votes. The preliminary results for the ... More >>

Smart Parking Meters Coming To Hamilton

Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 3:57 pm | Hamilton City Council

It’s Hamilton’s turn for ‘smart’ parking meters, the electronic meters used in cities across New Zealand. The coin-operated parking meters in the central city are out of date, and will be replaced with the new meters at the end of February ... More >>

‘Massive’ Impact On Projected Rates After Councils Instructed To Retain Water Services

Thursday, 8 February 2024, 10:11 am | Hamilton City Council

Bringing the costs of water services back into council budgets has made a dramatic change to potential rates impacts for Hamilton City Council. In 2023 legislation was passed by the previous Government to remove the costs and responsibilityfor ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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