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Your food waste is a community treasure

A truckload of Hamilton City Council's Tronpost was delivered to the Fairfield Project last week, bringing valuable…

Waikato River levels to remain high and its paths to stay closed

Following the heavy downfalls over the long weekend, some parts of the Waikato River paths are closed due to surface…

Single-Year Community Grant applications open

Are you part of a Hamilton-based not-for-profit community organisation? Applications are now open for Hamilton City…

Kia orana to the new K'aute Pasifika Community Hub!

Waikato-based Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika unveiled their new community hub earlier this week to the…

Have your say on Hamilton's Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw

Hamilton City Council is asking for feedback on proposed changes to its Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw.

Upcoming public holidays won't disrupt kerbside collections

There will be no changes to kerbside collections in Hamilton due to Auckland Anniversary Day (Sunday 29 January…

Happy birthday Mencari!

Sumatran tiger Mencari celebrates her 23rd birthday at Hamilton Zoo on Tuesday 10 January.

Go wild with summer fun in Hamilton Kirikiriroa

Finding fun this summer has never been easier thanks to a collaborative activity guide and website produced by three of…

Raahui lifted from Mangakootukutuku gully system

A raahui placed over the Mangakootukutuku gully system has been lifted from 8am today, Friday 23 December. 

$1 million Lotteries Fund to create safe community spaces to get active in parks

Christmas has come early for some parks across Hamilton Kirikiriroa this week, with the Lottery Grants Board awarding a…

Councils ask residents to make water savings a holiday habit

Hamilton City Council and Waipā District Council want residents to get smart about their water use and choose simple…

Christmas and New Year Hours

Every year we adjust our hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Of course, many of our wonderful people still…
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Week on our streets

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

$37 million funding confirmed to improve Hamilton travel options

A $37 million package of upgrades has been given the go-ahead to improve biking, walking and public transport options…

Gearing up for Bike Month

Hamilton City Council's annual Love Your Bike Day returns to Claudelands Park for its ninth year on Sunday 26 February…

Update: SH23 Hamilton to Raglan closed

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Summer road resealing to start 9 January 2023

New year, new road surfaces as Hamilton City Council kicks off its road resealing programme. 

Trial project aims to increase EV charging options in Hamilton

More options for convenient, targeted electric vehicle (EV) charging locations in Hamilton are on their way for local…

Councils join to bless and open Te Awa River Ride sections

Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council were joined by mana whenua from both districts, key partners, and…

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…

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…
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Growing Hamilton Search articles

Hamilton tells Government ‘go back and try again'

Changes to New Zealand's resource management legislation have been rejected by Hamilton councillors. They say it's a…

Floodviewer tool gets handy update for Hamilton residents

Hamilton City Council has released the latest update to the Floodviewer tool to help Hamiltonians understand where…

Industrial consenting hits record levels in Hamilton

Hamilton's Ruakura Superhub development is proving to be an engine of economic growth as industrial consents hit record…

Mayor's response to the Government emergency housing announcement

We welcome the news announced this afternoon that the Government is taking a holistic approach to the issue of…

Innovation fueling agritech investment and growth

Growing innovation
New Zealand's first large-scale vertical farm for lettuce and leafy greens is about to start…

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.
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Waitangi Day festival to be held at Waikato Museum

Whakatau mai raa kei te tini, whakatau mai raa kei te mano. Whakatau mai raa ki runga ki Te Whare Taonga o Waikato me…

Hamilton set for world-class events over summer

Hamilton Kirikiriroa has a healthy calendar of big international events over the summer, with HSBC NZ Rugby Sevens and…

Hamilton Kirikiriroa to host Copper Queens at FIFA team base camp training site

Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Hamilton premiere of Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition

An award-winning New Zealand photographer is the guest of honour for the opening of the world-renowned Wildlife…

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…
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