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Cleanup efforts and road closures continue in Melville as raahui put in place over gully

Hamilton City Council and contractors continue to repair a wastewater issue on Normandy Avenue in Melville, as a raahui…

New lease on life planned for Mangaonua Gully

On Tuesday 22 November, mana whenua joined Hamilton City Council staff, councillors, contractors, and local residents…

Council's response to Hamilton's heavy rainfall

A heavy spell of rain and thunderstorms battered the Waikato region last night, with many roads and pathways across…

Waikato region urged to prepare for a long hot summer

Water use in the Waikato is expected to rise, with the coming summer forecast to be one of the hottest on record for…

Six thousand litres of Tronpost goes back to the community

Hamiltonians arrived in droves for Hamilton City Council's offer to collect 20l of free Tronpost from the Wickham…

Hamilton Zoo closing for three days

Hamilton Zoo and Everyday Eatery will be closed to the public from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 November.

Residents ramp up recycle efforts

In September, Hamiltonians saved more waste from landfill through the Lincoln Street Resource Recovery Centre than any…

Council staff shining a spotlight on mental health

Warning: this story deals with topics that some might find distressing.

Rehabilitated pekapeka released back into the wild

Image: Peter Drury | DOC
The native long-tailed bat/pekapeka attacked by a pet cat and rehabilitated by Hamilton Zoo…

More local control of alcohol sales welcomed

Hamilton City Council is applauding moves to make it easier for communities to set their own guidelines for the sale of…

Scarecrow Festival returns to Hamilton Gardens

Fun will be once again sprouting up at Hamilton Gardens on Sunday 6 November with the return of the annual Scarecrow…

Bring your own container for free compost

Up to 170,000 Hamiltonians could help your garden thrive this summer with a Tronpost nutrient blast.
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Council working to contain and repair wastewater issue in Melville

Hamilton City Council and its contractors are working to contain and repair a wastewater issue on Normandy Avenue in…

Week on our streets

The below information relates to events, extended projects and major works requiring lane closures or road closures in…

Urgent closure to part of Bryce Street

Large cracks have appeared on Bryce Street next to Seddon Park and the rail line due to ongoing settlement of the…

Improving connections at central city roundabout

Improvements to the Tristram Street and Collingwood Street roundabout in the central city started this week.

Hamilton City Minor Roadworks

The below information relates to minor works in Hamilton city

Breaking ground at the Borman Road connection

On Thursday 3 November, kaumatua were joined by Hamilton City Councillors, staff, and contractors to turn sod and…

Green light for Claudelands as intersection reopens early to traffic

Works have finished ahead of schedule at the Claudelands East intersections, after much-anticipated safety, road, and…

No weeds, no worries – Council's state highway garden plan kicks off

Hamilton City Council has now received much-awaited safety approvals to start weeding and replanting the city's state…

Government funding a green light for city biking projects

Hamilton City Council has welcomed the decision from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency to help fund biking and…

Safety first for Claudelands intersection upgrade

Change is coming to one of Hamilton's more complicated intersections, as Claudelands East sees much-anticipated safety…
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Council approach tries to find middle ground for city's future shape

A new plan to provide more housing in Hamilton has been met with criticism, dismay, and rejection by some, but others…

Major transport project making headway in Peacocke

The next stage of the Southern Links transport network in Peacocke is about to start.

Central city gets cash injection for housing

Hamilton's central city has received a much-needed cash injection from the Government.

Let us keep our local voice: Mayor

Hamilton's Mayor wants to keep a local voice in changes to how we manage our natural resources in New Zealand.

Hamilton Airport ready to reach new heights

December is shaping up as Hamilton Airport's busiest month in more than three years, latest forecasts reveal.

Iwi-council partnership delivers striking gateway for new community in Peacocke

Two unique and visually striking steel masts lifted into place today (28 October) complete the centrepiece of…

Mixed views on Hamilton's heritage

There are mixed views about how to best protect heritage in Hamilton, according to submissions on proposed changes to…

Footbridge in place as new Waikato River bridge centrepiece

Work began yesterday (26 October) on the centrepiece of Hamilton's newest Waikato River bridge to Peacocke.

City shaping document out for public feedback

Hamilton, the city of the future. Never has this nickname been more appropriate than now as New Zealand's…

Waikato River bridge build marks two-year anniversary with milestone lift

Hamilton's new river bridge to Peacocke has celebrated another exciting achievement with the final form of the bridge…

Strong growth across Hamilton's diverse economy

During the past five years, Hamilton has experienced higher levels of population, GDP and job growth than New Zealand.

Funding grant one step closer for central city

Hamilton City Council will move forward with a transformational bid for a $150.6 million infrastructure funding grant…
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Symposium to explore connections between creativity and wellbeing

A creative symposium focussed on the transformational power of art from the perspective of te ao Maaori (the Maaori…

Exhibition amplifying waahine voices opens in Hamilton this weekend

A touring multi-media exhibition amplifying Maaori* women's voices around Aotearoa is coming to Hamilton Central…

Handcrafted collage wins People's Choice Award

A detailed collage depicting the first encounters of Maaori and Paakehaa has won the prestigious Campbell Smith…

A battle against time: new exhibition reveals museum's trade secrets

A glimpse into the core work of a busy museum is on display in Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga O Waikato's new…

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 draw reveals who's coming to Hamilton Kirikiriroa

Prepare the chants and get the supporter gear ready, Hamilton Kirikiriroa is rolling out the green carpet for the…

Halloween chills and thrills coming to Waikato Museum

Halloween will arrive early at Hamilton's Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato with a series of spooky events on…

Funding grant one step closer for central city

Hamilton City Council will move forward with a transformational bid for a $150.6 million infrastructure funding grant…
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