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Name, directors in place for water company

Waikato's first publicly-owned water company has a name and its first ever Board of Directors.

Celebrate a magical night at Maanawatia a Matariki

Enjoy a free family-friendly event filled with live music, activities for the tamariki, kai, markets and more!

No changes to kerbside collections over Matariki

Hamiltonians can put their bins out on their usual collection day by 7am, as there are no changes to kerbside rubbish…

Art in everyday places – have your say on Hamilton's Draft Arts in Infrastructure Policy

From buildings to bus stops, Hamilton City Council is making room for creativity – and wants to hear what the community…

Retractable seats set to unlock more revenue for Waikato Regional Theatre

Waikato Regional Property Trust will receive $1.3 million from Hamilton City Council to install retractable seating in…

Water company decision ‘historic': Mayors 

Today's decision to form the Waikato's first publicly-owned water company has been dubbed "historic" by mayors and…

Kerbside collections remain the same over King's Birthday

Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections in Hamilton Kirikiriroa will go ahead as normal on King's Birthday (Monday 2…

What's happening in Hamilton

Cutting-edge art from Kaitaia to Invercargill: Finalists revealed for National Contemporary Art Award

A record-breaking number of entries has resulted in 53 artworks being selected for the 2025 National Contemporary Art…

Hamilton and Waikato on ‘final straight' to joint water company

Waikato's two largest growth councils – Hamilton City and Waikato District – are on the way to forming a joint water…

Hamilton gears up for a busy planting season

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and do your bit to restore nature in Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

Council branching out for feedback on their approach to trees

From shaded streets to leafy parks, Hamilton's trees are getting a policy position and locals are being asked for their…

Hamilton City Minor Roadworks

The below information relates to minor works in Hamilton city.

Week on our streets

This page has information on events, projects and major works requiring lane or road closures in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. 

Speed change gets go ahead for PAK'nSAVE

A speed reduction to a section of Wairere Drive in Te Rapa has been given the tick of approval by NZ Transport Agency…

Wairere Drive speed limit reduction one step closer to a green light

Hamilton City Councillors approved a proposal to reduce the speed limit from 80km/h to 60km/h on a section of Wairere…

School speed limit changes from Term 2

Students are back at school next week and some speed limits around Hamilton schools are changing for the start of the…

Businesses remain open, as work for essential infrastructure continues on Heaphy Terrace

"Keep supporting local" is the message from Hamilton City Council as work continues on two essential infrastructure…

Have your say to keep the 60km/h speed limit on Cobham Drive

Hamiltonians can now have their say to keep a lower speed limit on a section of Cobham Drive, between the intersection…

Growth driving water investment

Growth and government requirements are driving a massive increase in water infrastructure investment across Hamilton…

Making sure Hamiltonians have their say

Enrolling to vote is the first step in making sure your voice is heard at this year's local election.

Changes to rates ahead – how Hamilton ratepayers can navigate the impacts

Hamilton's new property values, which will be used for calculating rates from 1 July, are yet to be finalised, and…

Decision to flow for central city reservoirs concept design

High-level plans for two new water reservoirs to support growth in the central city, will be presented for approval at…

New hotel will make Hamilton "one hell of a host city"

A central city hotel proposal has ‘blown away' the requirements set by Hamilton City Council for development of a…

Hamilton's development constraints show need for water reform

Constraints on the wastewater network in parts of Hamilton are limiting development in some suburbs, but significant…

Celebrate a magical night at Maanawatia a Matariki

Enjoy a free family-friendly event filled with live music, activities for the tamariki, kai, markets and more!

Hamiltonians to gather on Anzac Day in remembrance

Hamiltonians of all ages will once again gather to honour Fallen and Returned Servicemen and Women on Friday 25 April.

Growth driving water investment

Growth and government requirements are driving a massive increase in water infrastructure investment across Hamilton…

Name, directors in place for water company

Waikato's first publicly-owned water company has a name and its first ever Board of Directors.

Options, but no silver bullet for Hamilton's wastewater capacity

A second comprehensive report on the state of Hamilton's wastewater network will be taken to the Council meeting on 26…

Week on our streets

This page has information on events, projects and major works requiring lane or road closures in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. 

Making sure Hamiltonians have their say

Enrolling to vote is the first step in making sure your voice is heard at this year's local election.

Celebrate a magical night at Maanawatia a Matariki

Enjoy a free family-friendly event filled with live music, activities for the tamariki, kai, markets and more!

No changes to kerbside collections over Matariki

Hamiltonians can put their bins out on their usual collection day by 7am, as there are no changes to kerbside rubbish…

Speed change gets go ahead for PAK'nSAVE

A speed reduction to a section of Wairere Drive in Te Rapa has been given the tick of approval by NZ Transport Agency…

Water company decision ‘historic': Mayors 

Today's decision to form the Waikato's first publicly-owned water company has been dubbed "historic" by mayors and…

Kerbside collections remain the same over King's Birthday

Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections in Hamilton Kirikiriroa will go ahead as normal on King's Birthday (Monday 2…

Hamilton and Waikato on ‘final straight' to joint water company

Waikato's two largest growth councils – Hamilton City and Waikato District – are on the way to forming a joint water…

Hamilton and Chengdu Celebrate 10 Years of Sister City Partnership with New Student Scholarship initiative

A new international scholarship announced this week in Chengdu, China, will help grow Hamilton's international…