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No change to kerbside collections due to Easter holidays and ANZAC Day

Public holidays will not impact Hamilton's kerbside collections. The hard-working contractors will still be collecting…

Hamilton Zoo farewells Mencari, oldest Sumatran tiger on record

Hamilton Zoo's dearly loved Sumatran tiger Mencari has passed away at the grand age of 23.

Water restrictions dry up for the year

Summer has come to an end without Hamilton moving into water restrictions, in a new record for the river city.

Statement from Mayor Paula Southgate: Hamilton's LGNZ membership

I was disappointed to see yesterday afternoon's announcement that Auckland has chosen to leave Local Government NZ…

Prepare to feedback on Council's draft budget

A fine-tooth comb has been put through Hamilton City Council's draft 2023-24 Annual Plan budget multiple times, and now…

Council locks in $14.6 million funding boost

Hamilton City Council has secured $14.6 million for its 2023/24 Annual Plan through the Government's "Better Off…

Review set to lift the lid on city's rubbish and recycling

The city's rubbish will be under the proverbial microscope in the coming months as Hamilton City Council prepares to…

No time to waste

Calling all waste reduction groups! It's time to get your application in to Hamilton City Council's Waste Minimisation…

Select Committee told reform legislation ‘doesn't work for Hamilton'

Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate has delivered a clear message to Government that its latest water reform legislation…

Peony for your thoughts – Parks Survey opens

Branch out of your regular routine and go out on a limb – Hamilton City Council wants to know what you think about your…

Council's draft budget approved with caveat of saving $6 million more

Hamilton City Council has approved its proposed draft budget for the 2023-24 Annual Plan, but it must find an…

Truck fire caused by vape battery

A vape battery the size of an adult's thumb caused a recycling collection truck to catch fire in Melville.
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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.  

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…

Gordonton Road and Darjon Drive roundabout

A string of projects that aim to make Rototuna roads safer for everyone, start this week, beginning with building a new…

Improving road safety, one city roundabout at a time

Hamilton City Council is taking a proactive approach to making some of the city's busiest roundabouts safer for…
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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?

Neighbourhood set up to deal with climate challenges

A brand-new neighbourhood in Hamilton's south-west, a decade in the making, is a model for city planning, cutting-edge…

City tackles growth issues head on

Housing availability, transport solutions and how Hamilton's infrastructure copes with increasingly-severe weather…
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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…

Skate down to Your Neighbourhood Melville

Hamilton City Council's next Your Neighbourhood event will kick off on Saturday 11 March at Melville Skate Park.

The world watches as Hamilton celebrates 160 new Kiwis

The world tuned in on Monday night to watch the Mayor of Hamilton welcome 160 new citizens to New Zealand from 32…

Ready, set, apply! Council's Major Events Sponsorship Fund opens

Calling all event organisers! Do you have plans to deliver the next big event for Hamilton Kirikiriroa? Hamilton City…

Loads of events this weekend – we're doing it for the kids

Celebrate Children's Day 2023 with a bang in Hamilton Kirikiriroa this weekend. We have fun activities and free offers…

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 24 February – 5 March, 2023

Soundtracks from Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, Haus of YOLO, Tiny Ruins, Fever: Return of Ula, Te Kaahu…

Respected arts curator to judge cutting edge National Contemporary Art Award

Entries are open now for the National Contemporary Art Award 2023.

Bite-sized history: Waikato Museum to host knitted yum cha feast

A family feast lovingly made from knitted wool will be revealed when the exhibition Fortune by Bev Moon opens on Friday…

A taste of FIFA hitting Hamilton Kirikiriroa – Football Ferns to visit World Cup Unity Pitch at Hamilton Lake

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Unity Pitch is coming to Hamilton Kirikiriroa this weekend as part of its AU/NZ tour.

Steel art specialist announced as judge for Fieldays® No.8 Wire National Art Award

Innovative New Zealand sculptor Hannah Kidd will judge the 2023 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award, with entries…
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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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