Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 81]
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 >>
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 >>
