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Water saving a priority as hot summer looms

With the days getting longer and the temperature rising, we're encouraging Waikato locals to get ahead of the game with…

Warriors and All Blacks games a try-umph for Hamilton

Sports fans are set for a nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat 2025, with Hamilton set to host both Warriors and All Blacks…

 ‘Better together' the preferred option for future of water 

Hamilton City Council staff have recommended forming a joint water company with Waikato District Council to deliver…

Jingle jingle, some changes to kerbside Christmas and New Year collections

Rubbish and recycling collection days look different this year, with half of the week's collections being one day later.

Hamilton gears up for a season of unmissable events

Hamilton is buzzing with its line-up of thrilling sports, hilarious comedy, a film premiere and unforgettable…

Waikato River water suppliers achieve compliance with arsenic standards

Today, four water suppliers drawing water from the Waikato River have returned arsenic results that meet New Zealand's…

Council extends Chief Executive contract

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College students turn gully into outdoor classroom

If you were down in Mangakootukutuku Gully last week you would've been sure of a big surprise – with dozens of local…

Hamilton City Council on track to reduce emissions, but the city is not

Hamilton City Council has published its first public climate change disclosure report alongside the 2023-24 Annual…

Gully system biggest winner in wastewater upgrade

A gully system in Fairfield will be better off thanks to wastewater upgrades Hamilton City Council has planned for the…

What's happening in Hamilton

Summer is here and Christmas is near! With so much happening this silly season, check out what Hamilton Kirikiriroa has…

Funding hurdles, a new Pak n Save, and rubbish served up on today's Infrastructure and Transport pre-Christmas menu

With a truckload of topics in 2024's last meeting of Hamilton City Council's Infrastructure and Transport Committee…
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New road provides vital connection for Rototuna

Mana whenua, Elected Members, school students and members of the local community gathered early this morning (Monday 9…

Week on our streets

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

Hamilton City Minor Roadworks

The below information relates to minor works in Hamilton city.

Lower speed for a new supermarket: public to have their say

Early next year Hamiltonians can share their thoughts on whether the speed limit on a section of Wairere Drive should…

Hola! Glitch means Hamilton's parking kiosks offer Spanish

Bright sunshine, palm trees and the option to enter your parking details in Spanish greeted Hamilton commuters this…

One-hour free parking in Hamilton's central city: register on app or kiosk

Changes to how Hamiltonians pay for short-term parking in the central city kick off next week, following decisions made…
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Building Hamilton's resilience to flooding

As Hamiltonians gear up for sunny summer days, Hamilton City Council is making provisions for a rainy day.

Significant update to planning rulebook reaches penultimate stage

An update to Hamilton's development rulebook for how more housing is delivered across the city has reached its…

A team of 200 looking after 192,000

Hamilton City Council's campaign to raise awareness about how the city's water services operate has led to an increase…

Plan Change enhances resilience to flood risk

New homes built in Hamilton will soon have an extra layer of protection against extreme wet weather.

Hamilton won't grow it alone

While Hamilton wears the crown of the fastest growing city for the second year, Hamilton City Council's work to enable…
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Building Hamilton's resilience to flooding

As Hamiltonians gear up for sunny summer days, Hamilton City Council is making provisions for a rainy day.

Water saving a priority as hot summer looms

With the days getting longer and the temperature rising, we're encouraging Waikato locals to get ahead of the game with…

New road provides vital connection for Rototuna

Mana whenua, Elected Members, school students and members of the local community gathered early this morning (Monday 9…

 ‘Better together' the preferred option for future of water 

Hamilton City Council staff have recommended forming a joint water company with Waikato District Council to deliver…

Jingle jingle, some changes to kerbside Christmas and New Year collections

Rubbish and recycling collection days look different this year, with half of the week's collections being one day later.

Week on our streets

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

Waikato River water suppliers achieve compliance with arsenic standards

Today, four water suppliers drawing water from the Waikato River have returned arsenic results that meet New Zealand's…

Council extends Chief Executive contract

From the Office of the Mayor

Lower speed for a new supermarket: public to have their say

Early next year Hamiltonians can share their thoughts on whether the speed limit on a section of Wairere Drive should…

Gully system biggest winner in wastewater upgrade

A gully system in Fairfield will be better off thanks to wastewater upgrades Hamilton City Council has planned for the…

Funding hurdles, a new Pak n Save, and rubbish served up on today's Infrastructure and Transport pre-Christmas menu

With a truckload of topics in 2024's last meeting of Hamilton City Council's Infrastructure and Transport Committee…

Two more water suppliers in the Waikato Region detect slightly elevated arsenic in their water, while Auckland's Watercare says it is meeting drinking water standards.

Today, Waipā and Waikato district councils joined Hamilton City Council in reporting slightly elevated levels of…
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