Hamilton City Council - Latest News [Page 95]
Parks And Gardens Tasked with 10% Savings
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 11:56 pm | Hamilton City Council
A 5% reduction in its Parks and Open Spaces budget is part of Hamilton City Council’s drive for $14.5 million operations expenditure savings. The 5% reduction (equating to $1.1 million), as part of a report into Parks and Open Spaces levels of service ... More >>
Next In Hamilton 10- Year Plan Scrutiny
Monday, 26 September 2011, 12:17 pm | Hamilton City Council
Council scrutiny of all its business as part of developing a 10-Year Plan for Hamilton, this week focuses on housing, parks and open spaces and indoor recreation. More >>
Hamilton marks the passing of Whatumoana Paki Snr
Friday, 23 September 2011, 8:03 pm | Hamilton City Council
Tangi hotuhotu ana te manawa mou kua wehe nei Takoto mai te uri o Puhi Takahia atu ra te ara o ngaa tuupuna Ki te huinga o te Kahurangi Moe mai ra I roto I te Ariki TRANSLATION: One’s heart is grieved exceedingly by your passing Rest oh child of ... More >>
Young Hamiltonians to be celebrated at Recognyz Youth Awards
Friday, 23 September 2011, 3:48 pm | Hamilton City Council
The outstanding achievements of Hamilton youth will be celebrated at the Recognyz Youth Awards 2011 at Founders Theatre next Friday, 30 September from 7.30pm. More >>
Work to Begin for Pukete Bridge Clip-On
Friday, 23 September 2011, 2:15 pm | Hamilton City Council
The next step in the Wairere Drive section of the Ring Road project is about to begin, with work getting underway on Pukete Bridge in preparation for the new pedestrian and cyclist clip-on. More >>
First Hard 10-Year Plan Decisions Made
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 10:42 pm | Hamilton City Council
The first difficult decisions required of Council to meet its operational savings target of $14.5 million were made today, with services to the community under the spotlight. Council agreed with a number of recommendations from staff covering the ... More >>
Safer Speed Areas Get Green Light
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 1:55 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton is to introduce a 40km/h speed limit in eight areas of the city in an effort to make suburban streets safer. Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday (21 September) gave their approval to reduce the speed limits as part of a national ... More >>
Hamilton's Rugby World Cup debut a major success
Saturday, 17 September 2011, 12:01 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton has enhanced its reputation as a “can-do” event city with a successful Rugby World Cup 2011 debut last night. Waikato Stadium hosted its first match of the Tournament, between New Zealand and Japan, enjoyed by a capacity 30,000-strong ... More >>
RWC Community Days For Garden Place
Friday, 16 September 2011, 12:38 pm | Hamilton City Council
Cultural performances, hip hop dancing, buskers and street theatre performers will be part of the entertainment and activities for Hamilton’s Rugby World Cup 2011 Community Days. More >>
Difficult 10-Year Plan Decisions Ahead for Council
Friday, 16 September 2011, 12:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
The first in depth scrutiny of Council’s business as part of the drive to make operational savings of $14.5million gets underway next week. The Extraordinary Council meeting on 22 September as part of the 10-Year Plan process will be taking a close ... More >>
Getting to the game - parking, walking and busing
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 3:41 pm | Hamilton City Council
Council-owned parking facilities will stay open for extended hours this weekend to cater for Rugby World Cup 2011 fans and visitors. Fans attending Friday and Sunday’s matches at Waikato Stadium are being urged to use the Walking Route to the venue ... More >>
Hamilton Prepares For Rugby World Cup Weekend
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 10:21 am | Hamilton City Council
Fans heading to Waikato Stadium this weekend for Hamilton’s first two Rugby World Cup 2011 matches are being urged to bring cash, identification and use the walking route to the venue. More >>
Hamilton Gardens receives Qualmark Enviro-Gold Award
Monday, 12 September 2011, 3:20 pm | Hamilton City Council
Responsible tourism and sustainable management practices at Hamilton Gardens have earned it a Qualmark Enviro-Gold Award. The Award, which recognises businesses that work effectively to reduce their main environmental impacts, was confirmed in August ... More >>
Rating Review Consultation Underway
Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:34 pm | Hamilton City Council
Around 51,000 letters are this week being sent to Hamilton property owners, outlining Council’s proposal to change Hamilton’s rating system, as well as giving information about how their rates could change. More >>
Traditional Maori Food On Menu At Kai Festival
Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:30 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hangi, raw fish, fermented corn and raupoo cakes will be among the dishes on offer when the Kai Festival is held at Waikato Museum on Saturday, 17 September from 10am-4pm. More >>
Work to Begin on Cityheart-Claudelands Connection
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 10:08 pm | Hamilton City Council
Improved pedestrian access from the central city to Claudelands is the major focus of work beginning next week. Part of the CityHeart project, the City to Claudelands Link Project includes refurbishment of footpaths and grass verges on O’Neill Street, ... More >>
Hamilton RWC Newsletter #6
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 2:17 pm | Hamilton City Council
The sixth and final Hamilton Rugby World Cup 2011 Stakeholders Newsletter is available. More >>
RWC FanZone to be family-friendly
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 2:03 pm | Hamilton City Council
Live music, a giant video screen, competitions and a Zumba dance session will be features of Hamilton’s family-friendly Rugby World Cup FanZone. The FanZone, comprising parts of Hood Street and Alexandra Street in Hamilton’s central business district, ... More >>
Voters to get to choose new voting system
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 1:11 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton voters will be given the opportunity to decide which voting system they want when they vote at the next council elections. Council agreed at their 25 August meeting that a poll be held at the 2013 elections where voters will be able to choose ... More >>
Killarney Rd railway crossing to close for repairs
Friday, 26 August 2011, 6:08 pm | Hamilton City Council
The railway crossing on Killarney Road, Hamilton will be closed to vehicles next Sunday, 4 September from 5am-3pm so repairs can be carried out. During the closure a signed detour will be in place for vehicles, while access to the crossing will ... More >>
