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Hamilton Mayor comments on Budget

Friday, 25 May 2012, 3:29 pm | Hamilton City Council

A zero Budget from the Government may still have some positives for Hamilton is the view of Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker on Finance Minister Bill English’s Budget. More >>

Hamilton City Council Chief Executive's performance review

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 6:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Barry Harris is to receive a two per cent salary increase taking his annual remuneration to $367,200 from $360,000, effective from April 2012. More >>

Collaborative approach to riverbank solution

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:53 pm | Hamilton City Council

24 May 2012 Hamilton City Council will work closely with stakeholder organisations to develop a plan for addressing instability issues on the Waikato River’s western bank in the city centre. The riverbank walkway between London Street and the Claudelands ... More >>

New section of Hamilton riverside pathway to open

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 3:37 pm | Hamilton City Council

A new section of riverside pathway will open in Hamilton’s Te Hikuwai Reserve next Tuesday, 29 May. The 290-metre Te Hikuwai path completes the pathway loop in the city’s northern suburbs and is seen as a vital link for the walk and cycle way ... More >>

Leaders sought for Hamilton's new Arts Forum

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 3:16 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council is looking for people to guide the development of arts in the city. With a new Arts Agenda adopted to foster and grow Hamilton’s arts sector, from today Council is seeking expressions of interest for roles leading the new Arts ... More >>

Mechanical Issues Force Extended Pool Closure

Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 4:22 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton’s Municipal Pools will remain closed until early June as detailed quotes are obtained for major mechanical repairs to the 100-year-old Council-owned facility. More >>

Diverse range of events for Hamilton's Youth Week

Friday, 11 May 2012, 4:51 pm | Hamilton City Council

A brave group of Hamilton’s young people will spend a weekend living in a central city shop front as part of the city’s involvement in National Youth Week. More >>

Signage points to Jubilee Bush past

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:56 pm | Hamilton City Council

The ecological, historical and cultural history of Hamilton’s Jubilee Bush is told on new signs to be installed tomorrow. Jubilee Bush (Te Papanui) is one of two remnants of a large semi-swamp lowland forest which covered much of the Fairfield, Claudelands ... More >>

Open days for Ruakura Structure Plan

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 3:58 pm | Hamilton City Council

Ruakura residents and landowners are being invited to three open days next week to learn more about and comment on what Hamilton City Council is considering for the area. More >>

Hamilton City Council website scoops national award

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 1:46 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has received a national award for its new website, www.hamilton.co.nz. The site, which went live at the start of April, was awarded Best Redevelopment Council Website at the 2012 Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) ... More >>

Comedy Convoy Rolls Into Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre

Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 1:50 pm | Hamilton City Council

It will be a laugh a minute when five of the world’s funniest comedians perform at Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre next week as part of the 2012 Comedy Convoy. The Comedy Convoy held at Clarence St Theatre on Monday, 14 May at 8pm will be the ... More >>

Flood risk work on hold - Hamilton City Council apologises

Monday, 30 April 2012, 5:29 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s Mayor and Councillors are apologising to Hamilton residents for their recent mailout to property owners regarding flood risk, and have put the current flood risk related consultation on hold while more detailed work is undertaken. ... More >>

Every Hamilton flood risk property to be assessed

Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

The 28,000 Hamilton property owners who recently received letters from Hamilton City Council regarding new flood modelling work are being reassured that each property will be individually assessed to determine the possible impact of flooding. More >>

Have Your Say On City’s Sustainability Strategy

Friday, 27 April 2012, 3:51 pm | Hamilton City Council

Efficient energy use, enhancing the natural environment and reducing resource use are three of the key aspects of Hamilton’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, which is currently up for review. More >>

Youth Council's leadership and events earn award

Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 4:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Youth Council’s initiative and event management work have earned it the Youth Leadership Award at the annual Youth in Local Government Leadership Conference. The conference, held last week in Invercargill, saw youth advocates and local body ... More >>

Hamilton Zoo Mourns Passing of Chimpanzee

Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 4:23 pm | Hamilton City Council

A chimpanzee at Hamilton Zoo passed away today after it was discovered she was suffering from serious heart problems. More >>

Sir Ian McKellen to perform at Hamilton's Clarence St

Monday, 23 April 2012, 4:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

23 April 2012 He has been in our neck of the woods reprising his role of Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, and next month Sir Ian McKellen will take to the stage at Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre for a unique one-man show. Sir Ian, in ... More >>

Preparedness the focus at Waikato's Get Ready, Get Thru Expo

Monday, 23 April 2012, 1:04 pm | Hamilton City Council

Preparation for an emergency evacuation will be the message local Civil Defence staff give to visitors to the New Waikato Show at Claudelands this weekend. Paul Blewman, Waikato Valley Emergency Operating Area Manager, says it’s vital households ... More >>

Fast Forward to a Thriving 21st Century Hamilton

Friday, 20 April 2012, 5:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

A smart and thriving city for the 21st century is driving Hamilton City Council’s review of its District Plan, with community and stakeholder feedback invited at a series of open days and online in the coming month. More >>

Waikato Museum Wins Two National Museum Awards

Friday, 20 April 2012, 12:00 pm | Hamilton City Council

In the fifth Annual National Museum Awards last night, Waikato Museum was awarded the Project Achievement Award: Exhibition Excellence – Social History for its 2011 exhibition Red, Yellow and (All) Black and the Judges Award for Sustainability for ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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