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King's Birthday brings change but kerbside collections remain the same

It's been 70 years since Hamiltonians last celebrated a "King's" Birthday holiday. But while the name change may take…

Help restore nature this Arbor Day

Arbor Day 2023 is coming up, and you're invited. Come along and help Hamilton City Council shape a green city for…

Youth hub opening kicks off crime prevention fund initiatives

On Friday 19 May, Hamilton City Council celebrated the opening of a youth support hub; the first on a list of crime…

Council commits to funding safe access for bird park visitors

Hamilton City Council has undertaken to fund new visitor access, temporary parking facilities and support to relocate…

Get your community events funded!

Does your community group have a fun idea for an event and need some funding to make it happen? Hamilton City Council's…

Hamilton to push for better growth and financial outcomes from water reform

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate will meet with Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty to push for greater local…

Revised Maangai Maaori model at Council

The ‘voice of Maaori' will continue to be heard in Hamilton City Council's chambers, following a review of the…

Local landscape artist honoured at Waikato Museum

A retrospective of one of the region's top 20th century artists, Of This Place: Margot Philips' Landscapes will open at…

Construction set to begin on fully-inclusive playground in Claudelands

There are magical times ahead for Hamilton Kirikiriroa – the Magical Bridge trust, in partnership with Hamilton City…

New audio tours unlock secrets of Hamilton Gardens

There is a new way to experience the award-winning Hamilton Gardens with the launch of audio tours.

Finalists announced for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award

A total of 26 artists from across New Zealand have been named as finalists for the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art…

We're branching out! Council adopts new Open Spaces Strategy

Hamilton City Council voted unanimously to approve Papa Ahuareka o Kirikiriroa – Hamilton Open Spaces Strategy…
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Blowing the whistle on the car parking scrum

Stay onside by sticking to Hamilton City Council's Park Smarter rules.

Week on our streets

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

High support for low carbon projects

Twenty eight transport projects have been given a green light to support safer, greener and healthier travel options…

75 new projects set to hit the streets in Hamilton

Hamilton City Councillor's voted to move forward 75 new projects to make the city's roads safer and easier for anyone…
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Hamilton open for business, despite wastewater challenges

"We're still very much open for business", is the message from Hamilton City Council as it warns the three waters…

Positive Three Waters talks for Hamilton

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says a meeting with Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty today provided a good…

Hamilton's economy holds up in challenging climate

Hamilton's economy continues to perform well and the supply of quality office space in the central city is on the rise.

Giving DIYers a helping hand

Keen to get started on a DIY project around your home but unsure what building rules could apply?
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Connectivity wins the 2023 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award

The winning work "Connectivity" by Ricks Terstappen pictured with Liz Cotton, Director Museum and Arts at Waikato…

Finalists selected from record-breaking number of entries for National Contemporary Art Award

From hundreds of entries, 43 artworks have been selected as finalists for the National Contemporary Art Award, hosted…

Winner announced soon for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award

The 2023 Fieldays No.8 Wire Art Award will be hotly contested, with 26 innovative artists vying for a prize pool worth…

Entries close soon for National Contemporary Art Award

Less than two weeks remain to enter the National Contemporary Art Award, hosted by Hamilton's Waikato Museum Te Whare…

Passing the baton at Anzac Day 2023

On Tuesday 25 April, Hamiltonians of all ages will once again gather in silence to honour fallen and returned…

Down to the wire: Less than two weeks left to enter art competition

The deadline is looming to enter the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award which challenges artists across Aotearoa New…

Waikato Museum's Exscite grows into new phase

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato's interactive centre for discovery, Exscite, has undergone the first stage of…

Easy Easter fun thanks to activity guide

Keeping your kids entertained during the Easter school holidays will be a little easier thanks to a collaborative…

Te Awa dream now a reality

After 14 years, and nearly $40M spent, the Te Awa Great New Zealand River Ride is now a reality.

The Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens

Medieval merriment and family fun are on offer at Hamilton Gardens on Sunday 12 March 2023 with the return of the…
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King's Birthday brings change but kerbside collections remain the same

It's been 70 years since Hamiltonians last celebrated a "King's" Birthday holiday. But while the name change may take…

No change to kerbside collections due to ANZAC Day

Public holidays will not impact our kerbside collections. Our hard-working contractors will still be collecting bins as…

Leaf it to us

Autumn is here, marking the start of the 400 tonnes of leaves which are expected to fall from Hamilton's array of trees.

Councils claim local government review timid and out of sync

Hamilton and Tauranga City Councils are banding together to air their disappointment with the draft report from the…
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