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Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 8]

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 >>

Week On Our Streets

Friday, 18 July 2025, 11:03 am | Hamilton City Council

A series of streets around FMG Stadium Waikato will be closed Saturday 19 July for an international rugby game. More >>

From Garden Place To Game Day, Hamilton Is Going All In

Thursday, 17 July 2025, 3:27 pm | Hamilton City Council

It’s the first time any French team has played in Hamilton since 1961, and more than 25,000 fans are expected to fill the stands. More >>

Iconic Hamilton Bridges Win Global Award

Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 2:56 pm | Hamilton City Council

The four-lane Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge, surrounding transport network, and the three waters infrastructure are all essential components ensuring the successful development of this area. More >>

Council Report A ‘Must-Read’ Ahead Of Local Election

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 11:18 am | Hamilton City Council

With nominations opening tomorrow (Friday 4 July 2025) for the Hamilton City Council election, Chief Executive Lance Vervoort has released his Pre-election Report: a frank and open look at the challenges and opportunities facing our fast-growing city. More >>

Ditch The Throwaway Cups And Bring It (A Reusable) Instead!

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:58 pm | Hamilton City Council

Over the last 12 months, Hamilton has sent more than 16.7 million kilograms of waste to landfill. As a country, we send around 295 million single use cups to landfill each year. More >>

Adoption Of 2025/26 Annual Plan

Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:37 pm | Hamilton City Council

The 2025/26 Annual Plan includes $255.3 million of capital expenditure, almost three quarters of which will go towards transport and three waters infrastructure. More >>

Speed Limit To Stay At 60 km/h On Cobham Drive

Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:18 pm | Hamilton City Council

An average of 23,000 vehicles travel the Hamilton section of Cobham Drive every day. Data shows a 73% decrease in crashes since the speed limit was lowered in June 2023. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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