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Safer Speeds programme earns Trafinz award
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 12:09 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s Safer Speeds Demonstration Project has claimed a Traffic Institute of New Zealand (Trafinz) Leadership Award. More >>
Online Dog Registration A Success For Council
Monday, 15 October 2012, 2:34 pm | Hamilton City Council
A new online dog registration system has proven a winner for Hamilton City Council. The online system, launched on 18 June, is credited as a major factor in high dog registration levels for the city, outlined in the Animal Education and Control Unit’s ... More >>
Councillor to Make Coaching Calls
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 10:11 am | Hamilton City Council
Silver Ferns selector and Hamilton City Councillor Margaret Forsyth is confident her Waikato Celebrities team can net an historic victory in a charity netball match in Hamilton this weekend. More >>
Hamilton: Traffic islands trial postponed
Friday, 5 October 2012, 12:25 pm | Hamilton City Council
A trial of traffic islands to block some movements at several Hamilton East intersections has been postponed after the suburb’s residents voiced concerns about the impact of the proposal. More >>
Calling for young people to join Hamilton Youth Council!
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 1:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
Are you a young Hamiltonian keen to get involved in your city and have a say? Are you a leader wanting to make a change and contribute to the community? Would you be willing to speak up on behalf of other young people? Then make sure you get your ... More >>
Hamilton Residents Asked to Share Views on Transport Safety
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 9:29 am | Hamilton City Council
Enhanced road safety measures and improved public transport facilities are among a range of initiatives Hamilton City Council is seeking the public’s views on. Around 11,000 letters and specific neighbourhood plans will this week be sent to ... More >>
Judge Announced for 2013 No.8 Wire National Art Award
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:39 am | Hamilton City Council
Acclaimed New Zealand sculptor, John Edgar will judge the 2013 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award. The annual award, now in its seventh year, is hosted by ArtsPost and sponsored by NZ Agricultural Fieldays. More >>
Council accepts offers for three pensioner housing units
Friday, 28 September 2012, 5:34 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has accepted offers to purchase three pensioner housing complexes which were no longer suitable for the accommodation needs of its older tenants. More >>
Refurbished Lake Domain Playground Re-Opens
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:20 am | Hamilton City Council
The popular junior playground at Hamilton’s Lake Domain has re-opened, after installation of new equipment and a fresh coat of paint. More >>
Hamilton adopts Smoke-free policy
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:32 pm | Hamilton City Council
Smoking will be banned across a range of public spaces in Hamilton, following the adoption today by Hamilton City Council of a Smoke-Free Environment Policy for the city. Council has adopted the policy, which takes effect immediately, to show its ... More >>
All Black Legend to ‘Get Real’ About Men’s Health
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:21 am | Hamilton City Council
All Black legend Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford will be visiting Hamilton’s Chartwell Library in October to encourage men to take their health seriously More >>
Ward Street Closure Enhances CBD Shopping Experience
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 2:48 pm | Hamilton City Council
26 September 2012 Work to close a section of Hamilton’s Ward Street begins next week as part of a project to improve the shopping experience in the city’s central business district. The work, which begins on 1 October, will see the permanent closure ... More >>
Game on for new Crawshaw sports court
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 11:10 am | Hamilton City Council
A new dual-purpose basketball and netball court for community use will be opened in the Hamilton suburb of Crawshaw this week. The Crawshaw Park hard court is the result of a collaborative project between Hamilton City Council, TalkingTech Foundation, ... More >>
Hamilton City Council Annual report
Monday, 24 September 2012, 8:35 pm | Hamilton City Council
Annual report released for 2011-12 24 September 2012 Council’s Annual Report for 2011/12 will be received this week (27 September) by Full Council following its audit by Audit NZ and scrutiny at the Audit and Risk Committee on 18 September. It shows ... More >>
Not too late to sign up for ShakeOut
Friday, 21 September 2012, 12:19 pm | Hamilton City Council
With less than a week to go, more than 37,000 Hamilton residents have signed up for ShakeOut, the biggest earthquake drill in New Zealand’s history. ShakeOut happens on Wednesday, 26 September, at 9.26am, and lasts just one minute. More >>
New Online Option For Civic Awards Nominations
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 3:18 pm | Hamilton City Council
Nominations for the Hamilton’s Civic Awards can be made online for the first time. The annual awards celebrate significant contributions made to the city and the community by Hamilton residents. Up to 20 awards are bestowed on the recipients by the Mayor ... More >>
Work Begins At Te Rapa Road/The Base Intersection
Friday, 14 September 2012, 10:02 am | Hamilton City Council
Work gets underway this evening to transform the Te Rapa Road/The Base roundabout on State Highway 1 into an intersection controlled by traffic lights. To minimise disruption during the works, most of the activity will be carried out at night outside ... More >>
Status quo for city representation
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 4:06 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has voted in favour of retaining two East and West electoral Wards and 12 Councillors. More >>
City Retains AA Rating For Water Quality
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 2:26 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has been given an ‘Aa’ water quality rating by the Ministry of Health in the 2011-2012 Annual Survey of municipal water supplies. The rating covers the Hamilton Water Treatment Plant, as well as the Hamilton City and Temple ... More >>
Recognyz Youth Awards To Celebrate Young Hamiltonians
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 1:15 pm | Hamilton City Council
12 SEPTEMBER 2012 For Immediate Release The amazing achievements of Hamilton’s youth will be celebrated at the Recognyz Youth Awards 2012, with nominations now open. More >>