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Installation of parking machines to get underway

Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:35 pm | Hamilton City Council

The installation of ‘pay and display’ parking machines and parking bay sensors in Hamilton’s Worley Place and Riverbank Carpark will get underway this weekend. The work will begin with the laying of concrete bases for the three ‘pay and display’ ... More >>

Hamilton Rugby World Cup app launched

Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:05 pm | Hamilton City Council

Rugby World Cup fans visiting Hamilton can have important event and city information at their fingertips through a free smartphone app available from today. More >>

Waikato Museum wins national colour award

Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:21 pm | Hamilton City Council

Waikato Museum was announced as a winner in the Resene Total Colour Awards during a function in Wellington last night. More >>

Ice Skating Rink Set For City Centre

Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:19 pm | Hamilton City Council

The sound of slender ice skating blades slicing across the ice will echo through Garden Place next month. More >>

Four Hamiltonians to receive Bravery Awards

Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 2:06 pm | Hamilton City Council

Four courageous Hamiltonians will be presented with bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand tomorrow in recognition of their efforts during two separate rescue attempts on the Waikato River. More >>

Council's commitment to diversity acknowledged

Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 9:30 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council’s ongoing enhancement of the cultural and social well-being of its community has been recognised with the New Zealand Diversity Award. More >>

City’s Electoral System Up For Discussion

Monday, 22 August 2011, 1:44 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council will discuss future electoral system options at its Ordinary Council meeting this Thursday, 25 August. Under the Local Electoral Act 2011, Council must consider the electoral system under which its 2013 and 2016 triennial elections ... More >>

Flag at half-mast for fallen soldier

Monday, 22 August 2011, 11:52 am | Hamilton City Council

The New Zealand flag outside Hamilton City Council’s chamber will fly at half-mast today in honour of the New Zealand Defence Force soldier killed in Afghanistan. More >>

Fairer and simpler rating system proposed

Friday, 19 August 2011, 5:48 pm | Hamilton City Council

A fairer and simpler rating system for Hamilton are behind Council’s decision to consult on a new Capital Value (CV) rating system. More >>

Council to Review Processes Following Overflow

Thursday, 18 August 2011, 3:08 pm | Hamilton City Council

An independent review into the recent overflow at Hamilton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant found there was a good response to the spill, but that some improvements could be made to processes. Council has already implemented a number of the recommendations ... More >>

Youth Council showcased at Diversity Forum

Thursday, 18 August 2011, 10:38 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Youth Council will be showcased at the New Zealand Diversity Forum next week. More >>

Waikato Museum in running for Resene Total Colour Award

Monday, 15 August 2011, 5:13 pm | Hamilton City Council

Bold and dramatic hues helped transform Waikato Museum into a prehistoric wonderland earlier this year – and now the colour selection could see them land a national Resene Total Colour Award. Waikato Museum has been named as a finalist in the Resene ... More >>

Key Council meeting for 10-Year Plan

Monday, 15 August 2011, 1:44 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton’s rating system review, changes to fees and charges, spending on future projects, the city’s assets and investments, including housing for older people will all come under scrutiny by Council this week. More >>

Council Observes Passing Of Sir Paul Reeves

Monday, 15 August 2011, 11:48 am | Hamilton City Council

The New Zealand flag outside the Hamilton City Council Chamber will fly at half-mast for the next three days in honour of the late Sir Paul Reeves. More >>

Council Confirms Land for New High School

Friday, 12 August 2011, 1:36 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has confirmed 11 hectares of land in the city’s northeastern suburbs can be used by the Ministry of Education for a new high school. Council’s Statutory Management voted unanimously to accept the Rototuna site, near North City ... More >>

Community motivation results in new playground

Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 2:38 pm | Hamilton City Council

The efforts of a group of Melville mothers to have a new children’s play facility built in their neighbourhood culminates on Friday with the official opening of the Pine Avenue playground. More >>

Diverse Range Of Groups In Annual Funding Round

Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 11:52 am | Hamilton City Council

A Shakespearean production, a community shed for men to tinker and network, and traditional youth groups such as Scouts and Sea Cadets are among recipients of the annual Hamilton City Council Community Well-Being Grants. More >>

Council Commissions Economic Development Research

Monday, 8 August 2011, 9:27 am | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has commissioned a new research of its economic development initiatives as it strives to maximise the benefit from its range of investments. More >>

Winner Of Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award

Friday, 5 August 2011, 8:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

A painting that doubles as an iPhone QR code has been announced as the winning entry in the Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award 2011. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony at Waikato Museum this evening (Friday, 5 August). More >>

Council sells commercial investment property

Friday, 5 August 2011, 3:24 pm | Hamilton City Council

The sale of a Hamilton City Council commercial investment property to Tourism Holdings Limited has been finalised today (Friday, 5 August). More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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