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Apology and improvements after wastewater spill

Hamilton City Council has apologised and identified system improvements following an unplanned wastewater spill in late…

Find your fun in Hamilton these October school holidays

Finding fun during the school holidays has never been easier thanks to a collaborative activity guide produced by three…

Council trusting city's voters to buck concerning start

"A surprisingly slow start" is how Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Lance Vervoort is describing voter turnout so…

More than $1 million funding for upgrades to Hamilton Kirikiriroa sport venues

Some local sporting venues will get a boost with better facilities for female athletes as Hamilton Kirikiriroa is set…

Tributes to half-century of combined Council contribution

More than 50 years of combined community service and institutional knowledge was honoured and farewelled at a poignant…

Next step for earthquake-prone building management comes to Hamilton

The next step in managing earthquake prone buildings (EPB) in Hamilton starts next month, with the introduction of…

Council receives 'very strong' S&P credit rating

Hamilton City Council has maintained its AA- credit rating with international financial services agency Standard &amp…

Claudelands' historic grandstand temporarily closed for remedial works

The Grandstand at Claudelands has closed temporarily for remedial works after borer damage was discovered.

No changes to kerbside services for Memorial Day

Kerbside services will go ahead as normal for Hamilton Kirikiriroa on Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day.

Historic firsts for Hamilton Kirikiriroa voters

Hamilton is entering a new era of local government elections.

Work at Founders Theatre site on hold

At today's Council meeting, Elected Members voted to include the Founders Theatre site as part of a central city…

Masks no longer required at Council facilities

Hamilton City Council no longer requires visitors to its public facilities to wear a mask, following the Government's…
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Week on our streets

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

More city streets rolling out all-day parking option

Hamilton City Council is expanding its existing all-day paid parking scheme to a further five areas on the fringes of…

Contract awarded for Rototuna Road connection

Hamilton City Council has awarded its latest major construction contract to Fulton Hogan for the construction of the…

Hamilton City Minor Roadworks

The below information relates to minor works in Hamilton city.

Final Infrastructure Operations Committee wraps up

Hamilton City Council's Infrastructure Operations Committee met for the final time today (Tuesday 9 August) before…
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Hamilton's economy performs well, defies challenging headwinds

Despite a tight job market, surging inflation and talk of a possible recession, Hamilton's economy continues to perform…

"Go to guy" celebrated with plumbing gong

As a 39-year veteran of the plumbing industry, Lance Cuff's knowledge and problem-solving prowess is renowned among…

Hamilton's economy predicted to keep growing despite challenges

A strong pipeline of building activity and a diverse economy are expected to help Hamilton successfully navigate the…

Council demands proposed reform legislation is withdrawn

Government should withdraw the proposed legislation for its water reform programme and take the time to find a more…

Transport activity signals city's economic success

New transport data shows half of Hamilton's peak hour traffic (7am - 9am) is made up of commuters from outside the city.

Council calls for feedback on changes to housing rules

Hamilton City Council is calling for public feedback on a proposal which aims to provide more housing, and higher…

Hamilton says no to blanket approach to housing intensification

Government's blanket approach for housing intensification isn't right for Hamilton – that's the blunt message from the…
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New Zealand Darts Masters to return to Hamilton next year

Hamilton has hit the bullseye yet again, with the successful hosting of the TAB New Zealand Darts Masters at GLOBOX…

Rugby fans urged to plan ahead for All Blacks v Argentina clash

The stage is set at Hamilton's FMG Stadium Waikato for an exciting test match between the All Blacks v Argentina on…

Happening in Hamilton

11 August to 17 August
Happening in Hamilton is our newsletter that highlights some of the exciting and fun events…

Exhibition sheds light on lives of people with disability

A multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual…

‘Red handed' artwork wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award

Multimedia artist Emma Hercus has won the prestigious $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award for a "majestically…

Claudelands Oval named New Zealand's best venue

Transforming a green space into an outdoor concert venue has earned Hamilton's H3 Group a national award.
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Hamilton's economy performs well, defies challenging headwinds

Despite a tight job market, surging inflation and talk of a possible recession, Hamilton's economy continues to perform…
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