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Councils commit to Te Awa River Ride

Monday, 12 November 2012, 3:37 pm | Hamilton City Council

Three Waikato Mayors will this month sign agreements committing their councils to the Te Awa Great New Zealand River Ride. More >>

Dogs' day out at Paws in the Park

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:01 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton’s drooling pooches will compete alongside other canines sporting the pointiest ears and loudest barks at this month’s Paws in the Park. Attracting hundreds of dog owners, the annual event is one of New Zealand’s largest dog gatherings. More >>

Council heads northeast for November meeting

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 10:19 am | Hamilton City Council

8 November 2011 Hamilton City Council will hold its November Ordinary Meeting next week at the Chapel Hill Community Church, just the third time Council has met outside the Council Chamber. More >>

Community Spirit in Christmas Events

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 1:06 pm | Hamilton City Council

A range of community-focussed Christmas events kick off in Hamilton this week with the annual Low Cost Living Christmas Expo. More >>

Road closures loom as intersection nears completion

Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:20 pm | Hamilton City Council

Commuters who use the River Road-Wairere Drive intersection are strongly urged to avoid the junction from 12 November with three days of road closures scheduled. More >>

Carpooling initiative on the right track

Friday, 2 November 2012, 11:32 am | Hamilton City Council

2 November 2012 An internet-based carpooling initiative is proving increasingly popular with Waikato and Hamilton commuters. Hamilton City Council has been involved in www.letscarpool.govt.nz since July: the website allows commuters to register as ... More >>

Connecting communities focus of Social Well-Being Strategy

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 3:14 pm | Hamilton City Council

The key focus of Hamilton’s new Social Well-being Strategy is on connecting communities, by providing leadership and direction. Adopted today by Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee, the new strategy has been developed this year by a Leadership Forum ... More >>

Upgraded Playground Equipment for Tauhara Park

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 11:58 am | Hamilton City Council

Children in Hamilton’s northeast can enjoy new playground components at Tauhara Park from next month. More >>

New valuations for Hamilton properties

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 12:55 pm | Hamilton City Council

From next week Hamilton ratepayers will receive notices advising them of their property’s latest revaluation. More >>

Eco Design Advisors meet to promote healthier homes

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 9:50 am | Hamilton City Council

The 2012 Eco Design Advisors is being staged in Hamilton this week, bringing together specialists in eco design from local and central government. The theme of the conference is taking the next step towards healthier homes and the environment, and features ... More >>

Hamilton City's electoral system to stay the same

Thursday, 25 October 2012, 2:59 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s current electoral system will be used for the 2013 and 2016 local government elections. Under the Local Government Act, Council was required to review its representation arrangements through a process which included consultation ... More >>

Green light for new wastewater sludge disposal method

Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 4:36 pm | Hamilton City Council

Wastewater sludge from Hamilton’s 145,000 residents will no longer end up in landfill. More >>

Early repayment offer from Waikato Rugby Union approved

Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 4:14 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s Finance and Monitoring Committee today approved an offer of early repayment of $341,025 of outstanding debt from Waikato Rugby Union (WRU). The acceptance of the offer was conditional on Council also waiving the right to ... More >>

Council to consider early repayment from Waikato Rugby Union

Friday, 19 October 2012, 2:31 pm | Hamilton City Council

19 October 2012 Hamilton City Council’s Finance and Monitoring Committee will consider whether to accept an offer of early payment of $341,025 in outstanding debt from Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) at its meeting on Tuesday, 23 October. If the Committee ... More >>

Crank your pedals to Ring Road opening

Friday, 19 October 2012, 11:51 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton residents will get a chance to cycle or walk a brand new section of the Hamilton Ring Road when it is formally opened later this month. Also known as the Wairere Drive extension, the new section of the Hamilton Ring Road from Crosby Road ... More >>

Not Too Late To Make Civic Award Nominations

Friday, 19 October 2012, 11:50 am | Hamilton City Council

The deadline is fast approaching, but it’s not too late for Hamilton residents and organisations to nominate people for the city’s Civic Awards. Up to 20 awards are bestowed every year, recognising individuals’ significant contributions to ... More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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