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Council proposes fairer alcohol licensing fees to ease ratepayer burden

Hamilton City Council is asking the community for feedback on a proposal to address a financial imbalance in alcohol…

Kerbside collections stay the same over Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Days, and please stop putting batteries in your bins

Hamilton's kerbside services will not be impacted by Auckland Anniversary Day (Monday 27 January) and Waitangi Day…

Dive into summer with Hamilton Pools

Manus, inflatables, and hours of summer fun – there is no better place to cool off on a hot Hamilton day than at one of…

What's happening in Hamilton

2025 is going to be a cracker of a year in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. Kicking off with a fantastic lineup of events and…

Holiday and New Year Hours

Every year, we reduce our hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Of course, many of our essential community…

Region's museum back and better than ever

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery celebrates its reopening today (Thursday 12 December) with a jam-packed…

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…
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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. 

A lower speed limit for a new Te Rapa PAK'nSAVE, it's time to have your say.

Hamiltonians can now have their say on a proposal to reduce the speed limit on a section of Wairere Drive, between…

Drivers encouraged to see the person behind the high vis vest

Viewing road workers as people - not road cones – will help make roadwork sites safer for everyone.

Road crews out and about while some of Hamilton's on holiday

While the city is quiet and the weather is better, Hamilton City Council teams are out and about, keeping your water…

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…

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…
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City votes unanimously to form joint water company

Hamilton is one step closer to forming a joint water company with Waikato district to deliver water services from…

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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Daily water use climbs ahead of Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day

As Hamiltonians prepare to enjoy the upcoming public holidays, the city's daily water use continues to climb most days.

Week on our streets

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

A lower speed limit for a new Te Rapa PAK'nSAVE, it's time to have your say.

Hamiltonians can now have their say on a proposal to reduce the speed limit on a section of Wairere Drive, between…

Drivers encouraged to see the person behind the high vis vest

Viewing road workers as people - not road cones – will help make roadwork sites safer for everyone.

Kerbside collections stay the same over Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Days, and please stop putting batteries in your bins

Hamilton's kerbside services will not be impacted by Auckland Anniversary Day (Monday 27 January) and Waitangi Day…

Road crews out and about while some of Hamilton's on holiday

While the city is quiet and the weather is better, Hamilton City Council teams are out and about, keeping your water…

City votes unanimously to form joint water company

Hamilton is one step closer to forming a joint water company with Waikato district to deliver water services from…

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.
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