Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 93]
Hamilton City Council is not removing the Rogers Rose Garden
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 11:32 pm | Hamilton City Council
At a Council meeting this week removal of Rogers Rose Garden at Hamilton Gardens was put forward by staff as a cost-saving option in a Parks and Open Space report presented to Council. The option had no backing from Council and was rejected. More >>
Crawshaw Duathlon to encourage active families
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 4:33 pm | Hamilton City Council
Two brand new bicycles will be among the spot prizes up for grabs at the inaugural Crawshaw Duathlon this Sunday, 13 November at Crawshaw Park. A joint initiative between Hamilton City Council, Sport Waikato and Crawshaw School, the duathlon was the brainchild ... More >>
Minister's message to Council made clear
Monday, 7 November 2011, 9:06 pm | Hamilton City Council
Mayor Julie Hardaker, Councillor Martin Gallagher and Chief Executive Barry Harris met with Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today, where the findings of the Audit New Zealand report where the subject of extensive discussion. More >>
Hamilton: Rating Review hearings get underway this week
Monday, 7 November 2011, 1:56 pm | Hamilton City Council
One hundred and seventy submitters will voice their opinions on the proposed changes to Hamilton’s rating system when four days of hearings get underway this week. The hearings will be held on 10 November, 11 November, 14 November and 21 November ... More >>
Council acknowledges contribution of Brian Perry
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 4:43 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has acknowledged the immense contribution made to the city by the late Brian Perry. More >>
Low-cost Christmas can still be full of cheer
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 1:42 pm | Hamilton City Council
Budget-conscious festivities are the focus of the Low Cost Living Christmas Expo at the Western Community Centre tomorrow. More >>
Council agrees to new shareholder for Innovation Waikato Ltd
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 10:46 am | Hamilton City Council
Innovation Waikato Limited has been given approval for a capital investment company to take a 50% shareholding in the company valued at $13.2 million. Innovation Waikato Limited (IWL) is currently owned by Hamilton City Council (19.8%) and Katolyst Trust ... More >>
Waikato Museum virtual exhibition first of its kind
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 10:05 am | Hamilton City Council
Unused public and back of house areas of Waikato Museum are being brought to life in a real-time, virtual exhibition believed to be one of the first of its kind in the world. More >>
Hamilton: Time not right for rail service funding
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 5:20 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council remains supportive of a commuter rail service between the city and Auckland, but believes the time is not right to fund it. Council today voted 7-4 in principle to support the proposed service, but will not commit finances to ... More >>
Hamilton City Council heads out to the community
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 4:59 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council will hold its November Ordinary Meeting at the Western Community Centre, just the second time Council has met outside the Council Chamber. More >>
Working party to monitor Claudelands
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 10:12 am | Hamilton City Council
A revised business plan for Claudelands will be put in place and its financial situation tracked monthly as Hamilton City Council works to overcome its budgetary shortfalls. More >>
Chiefs and Council broker new deal
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 5:38 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council and the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise have agreed a new deal for the use of Waikato Stadium. The deal, announced today, will see the Chiefs play a minimum of five Super Rugby matches at the venue, with Council to receive a competitive ... More >>
Promotion and parks in 10-Year Plan discussion
Friday, 28 October 2011, 5:09 pm | Hamilton City Council
Economic development and promotion of Hamilton, capital expenditure, funding depreciation of the city’s assets, and further Parks and Gardens budget savings are among the items to be discussed during Hamilton City Council’s next 10-Year Plan meeting. More >>
Learnings from V8 Audit report focus for Council
Friday, 28 October 2011, 4:28 pm | Hamilton City Council
Recommendations and learnings from Audit New Zealand’s report into Hamilton’s V8 Supercar event will be the focus of Council as it works to ensure there is no repeat of issues highlighted in the review. More >>
Claudelands scoops two architecture awards
Friday, 28 October 2011, 4:22 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton’s events venue Claudelands has received two New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards. The venue received local NZIA Awards in the ‘Public Architecture’ and ‘Resene Colour Award’ categories. More >>
Lemur twins and bellbird trio settle in at Hamilton Zoo
Friday, 28 October 2011, 12:23 pm | Hamilton City Council
Lemur twins and a bossy bellbird are among the newest residents at Hamilton Zoo. The ring-tailed lemur twins were born at the zoo on 10 October to parents Rachel and Bruce. It is not the first time the couple have welcomed twins after becoming ... More >>
Rugby World Cup civic event
Friday, 28 October 2011, 11:59 am | Hamilton City Council
We have an exciting development relating to today's civic event for World Cup-winning Waikato All Blacks Mils Muliaina, Richard Kahui and Stephen Donald. The New Zealand Rugby Union is sending the William Webb Ellis Cup to Hamilton for the event, with ... More >>
Hamilton: Saturday treat for city's children
Friday, 28 October 2011, 11:28 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton children are in for a treat on Saturday when the annual Treats in the Park is held at Elliott Park. The community-focussed event, from 2pm to 7.30pm, brings families and neighbours together in a safe environment, and is themed around Halloween. More >>
Waikato Museum open for business
Friday, 28 October 2011, 11:27 am | Hamilton City Council
Waikato Museum is open for business today and this weekend after it was given priority gas supply by Genesis Energy. Yesterday it appeared the Museum would need to close as a result of disrupted gas supply stemming from the Maui pipeline rupture which ... More >>
Maui pipeline rupture forces museum closure
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 4:56 pm | Hamilton City Council
Waikato Museum will close for at least three days as a result of the Maui gas pipeline rupture. Museum director Kate Vusoniwailala said that with gas supply to the facility disrupted, the museum’s ability to control internal environmental conditions was ... More >>
