Hamilton City Council
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Hamilton is in the midst of high growth as it emerges as a sophisticated metropolitan city. The city is young, passionate, ambitious and is carving a distinctive and vibrant future for itself. At the forefront of science, industry, education, and commerce, its energy is reflected in its people, its 24 hour culture, iconic events, and creativity. Hamilton is real, honest, relaxed, and down to earth, a rich blend of history, many cultures, and endless opportunity.
HAMILTON — Jump onto your browser and check out the new high resolution satellite imaging of Hamilton on Google Maps.
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HAMILTON — The upcoming 2009 Hamilton 400 V8 Supercars Street Race is just a few days away.
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HAMILTON — Gauging local and regional interest in the re-introduction of commuter rail services from the Waikato to Auckland is the thrust of a special public workshop at 5.30pm, 16 April, Council’s Reception Lounge.
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Hamilton City Council last night voted in favour of committing up to $300,000 to build a slipway at Horotiu in order to retain the Waipa Delta for the city.
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HAMILTON — Retailers and restaurants on the south end of Victoria Street are getting together this Easter to celebrate the revitalised streetscape that is being revealed as construction workers finish up and move out.
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HAMILTON — Hamiltonians are less stressed, can visit doctors more easily and are finding themselves using Facebook and public transport more and more each day according to New Zealand's latest Quality of Life survey.
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HAMILTON — With the 2009 V8 Supercars race revving up to start in the city, Hamilton has launched the ultimate challenge to Wellington fans who think they can make the muster and take on the best that Hamilton can throw at them in the Hamilton Supercharged Challenge!
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HAMILTON — With the 2009 V8 Supercars race revving up to start in the city, Hamilton has launched the ultimate challenge to Tauranga and Bay of Plenty fans who think they can make the muster and take on the best that Hamilton can throw at them in the Hamilton Supercharged Challenge!
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HAMILTON — With the 2009 V8 Supercars race revving up to start in the city, Hamilton has launched the ultimate challenge to Southern fans who think they can make the muster and take on the best that Hamilton can throw at them in the Hamilton Supercharged Challenge!
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HAMILTON — The end of daylight savings this weekend will also see the lifting of all sprinkler restrictions in Hamilton, following a sustained decrease in the city's daily water consumption levels.
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HAMILTON — A 'significant piece of Maori artwork' will be installed at Dinsdale Library this month.
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WAIKATO — An exhibition celebrating 75 years of the Waikato Society of Arts opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [4 April].
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HAMILTON — In response to an April Fools Day prank, Hamilton City Council is urging residents to ignore a radio station's fake advice and continue to flush their toilets as normal to avoid stress on the city network.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council and Frankton businesses are teaming up on a campaign to ensure Frankton continues to be its usual hub of activity in the lead up to the 2009 Hamilton 400 V8 Supercars street race.
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HAMILTON — Each council in New Zealand is required to produce a document which outlines its plans over a 10-year period.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton residents are being encouraged to do their bit to support Earth Hour this Saturday [28 March] from 8.30-9.30pm as over 2000 cities prepare to take part in the global initiative.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council are seeking the owners of two horses handed over to Council's City Safe team after Police found them found wandering in a main Hamilton intersection early this morning.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council are seeking the owners of two horses handed over to Council's City Safe team after Police found them found wandering in a main Hamilton intersection early this morning.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council is encouraging local food businesses to voluntarily implement Food Control Plans now to gain a 'competitive edge' before an upcoming law change.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock says the city's payment of $6 million into Hamilton Airport as a 50 per cent shareholder is part of supporting a critically important strategic asset.
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HAMILTON — Lighting in Hood Street will be turned off for one hour on Saturday, 28 March to mark Earth Hour 2009.
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HAMILTON — The second phase of Hamilton's CityHeart project begins soon with construction along Victoria Street between Collingwood and Alma Streets.
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HAMILTON — Rugby New Zealand 2011 announced this afternoon that Hamilton will host three pool games for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
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HAMILTON — Army Charter Parade fitting send-off for Council Unit Manager Posted On: Thursday, 12 March 2009 Amongst the 150 army personnel marching in this Saturday's Army Charter Parade through central Hamilton will be Hamilton City Council Community Development Unit Manager Olly Te Ua, who will be departing next month on a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.
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HAMILTON — Keeping in touch with old school friends back in America has led to a visit to Hamilton by current space shuttle pilot Colonel Eric Boe.
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HAMILTON — The Da Vinci Machines, an international exhibition that has attracted record visitor numbers at all New Zealand venues in which it has been displayed, opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [14 March].
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HAMILTON — Six armoured light operational vehicles, four Unimog trucks and 150 army personnel will make their way through central Hamilton as part of an Army Charter Parade this Saturday, 14 March.
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HAMILTON — Following official due process, a series of four tree removals and four tree plantings will take place in Hinemoa Park from next week.
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HAMILTON — The effectiveness of Hamilton Zoo’s emergency procedures was reinforced today when a chimpanzee gained access to a service area connected to the Chimpanzee enclosure.
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HAMILTON — The Frankton Community Liaison Group will be holding two open days this week for members of the Frankton residential, retail, commercial and business community.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has won silver at the national marketing awards for its strategic planning and vision around the development of the Hamilton brand.
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HAMILTON — Top city chefs Graham McFarlane and Bill MacDonald have signed to bring their culinary talents to The Verandah, Hamilton City Council's new event facility situated on the city's lakefront.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has accepted a recommendation from the Remuneration Authority for an increase in its remuneration pool for elected members.
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HAMILTON — Council last night asked its chief executive to continue to gather information on what it might cost ratepayers to keep the Waipa Delta operating on the Waikato River in Hamilton.
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HAMILTON — A decrease in the amount of water being consumed in Hamilton and wet weather forecasted for the coming week has seen the city's water alert level drop back to 'alert level one'.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock says the city's ability to secure the David Tua versus Shane Cameron boxing contest cements Hamilton's reputation as an events destination.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has been successfully granted a landmark consent which will renew the city's water take for the next 35 years.
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HAMILTON — Work for setting in place foundations on Commerce Street, and across the road in the Forlongs Car Park entrance, for the new High Street pedestrian overbridge begins today.
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HAMILTON — Restoration work begins this week on the historic land wars vessel which brought the first colonial settlers to Kirikiriroa – the future site of Hamilton – on 24 August 1864.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Zoo is experiencing its very own 'baby boom' with the births of three capuchin monkeys in the past three weeks, and two more due to be born shortly.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will be coordinating a city collection for the victims of the Victorian Bushfire disaster at tomorrow night’s pre-season NRL game between the Vodafone Warriors and Melbourne Storm at Waikato Stadium.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock will bestow an Honorary Citizenship upon the Mayor of Ieper next Monday [9 February] in recognition for the Belgium city's ongoing generosity in caring for and remembering the large number of New Zealanders who fell in the battles around Ieper in World War One.
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HAMILTON — A total ban on domestic sprinklers could in place in Hamilton by the weekend if residents don't take immediate steps to reduce water consumption.
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HAMILTON — The newly refurbished Claudelands Grandstand will be officially opened this Wednesday [4 February] – marking the next chapter in the rich history of this historic building.
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HAMILTON — With indepth news, business, events, arts and culture and feature coverage - City News is a must read for all businesses, residents and out-of-town visitors alike.
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HAMILTON — Rising demand for water and fine weather forecasts has seen Hamilton's water alert level raised to alert level 2 today.
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WAIKATO — Hamilton City Council is bringing residents up-to-date with a new strategy outlining the environmental management of the Waikato River for the next 50 years.
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HAMILTON — Hamiltons boundaries are to be extended in the east and north of the city to cope with future expansion as part of an agreement between Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has signed off its Proposed 2009-2019 Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) and budget for community consultation.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton's city-wide Environmental Sustainability Strategy will have some heavy weight behind it when it is launched this Thursday.
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HAMILTON — As hearings commence today to consider renewal of the city's water take consent Hamilton City Council says the application process has delivered an extremely positive level of co-operation between Council, Environment Waikato and other major water users – one which they say bodes very well for the future health and sustainable management of the Waikato River.
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HAMILTON — Christmas has come early for Hamilton Zoo, with the arrival of two new female chimpanzees.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton residents are encouraged to share their stories on a new website designed to act as a community 'knowledge basket'.
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HAMILTON — The four growth propositions outlined in the proposed Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy (HUGs) were adopted at a full Council meeting today.
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HAMILTON — Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the best of New Zealand theatre right here in Hamilton at the Clarence St Theatre in 2009.
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HAMILTON — Forty-eight finalists from throughout New Zealand have been selected from 90 entrants for the Waiclay National Ceramics Award 2008.
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HAMILTON — An exhibition providing an insight into the lives of refugees will open at Waikato Museum next Wednesday [10 December] at 10am – coinciding with celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
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HAMILTON — Council is trialling a street closure for Hood and part of Alexandra streets over the next six months.
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HAMILTON — A record number of candidates will vie for election this Friday 5 December, as Hamilton's Council of Elders holds its annual election for the first time in five years.
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HAMILTON — Some of New Zealand's most distinguished dignitaries will join Hamilton City Council and the Te Parapara Garden Trust on 2 December as they unveil a significant development in the creation of Te Parapara at Hamilton Gardens.
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HAMILTON — A life-size caravan made entirely from Huntly Brick will be installed outside the Waikato Museum this Thursday [4 December].
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HAMILTON — High water consumption over the weekend has seen Hamilton reach water alert level 1 – meaning domestic sprinkler systems will now be permitted between 6am-8am and 6pm-8pm only.
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HAMILTON — Waikato Stadium is set to showcase as many as nine of New Zealand's World Cup-winning players plus head coach Stephen Kearney when the Vodafone Warriors and the Melbourne Storm clash in a National Rugby League preseason trial in Hamilton on February 12 next year.
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HAMILTON — New water alert levels will come into effect in Hamilton next week, as part of a regional collaborative effort aimed at promoting proactive water conservation.
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HAMILTON — An exhibition allowing an insight into the collection of one of the most passionate and dedicated art collectors in the Waikato opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [29 November].
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HAMILTON — Following a call for Expressions of Interest earlier this year, Hamilton City Council's Public Art Committee has chosen a dynamic and interactive work, Passing Red, by nationally-acclaimed, local artist Gaye Jurisich, to become the city's newest piece of public art.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has applied for resource consent to build a 5000-capacity indoor arena at Claudelands Events Centre.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has bestowed its highest honours on two of the Waikato's most well-known businessmen and community leaders, brothers John and Bill Gallagher.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton's kerbside meter parking in the central city is to be free of charge on Saturdays on a trial basis until early next year.
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HAMILTON — Fifty-seven Hamilton food businesses received Excellence Awards during the 2008 Hamilton Food Safety Awards this morning.
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HAMILTON — The first of three public information meetings regarding the proposed Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy is to take place tomorrow evening.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Zoo is delighted at the recovery of two Madagascan day geckos that were stolen from the facility last Friday night [17 October].
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HAMILTON — If you go down to Elliott Park this Halloween, you are sure for a big surprise – with thousands of people expected to turn out there for Treats in the Park on Friday, 31 October from 3.15pm-8.15pm.
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HAMILTON — Award-winning New Zealand author Dame Fiona Kidman will be holding a public talk at Hamilton Central Library next Thursday [30 October] at 12.30pm.
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HAMILTON — The Hamilton Zoo reptile house was broken into last Friday night [17 October] at some stage between 5.30pm and 8am the following morning.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Libraries' world language collection is about to receive a boost thanks to the generosity of the city's international students.
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HAMILTON — Taking the stage Friday night at the Clarence Street Theatre, Elemeno P frontman Dave Gibson said that for him nights like the Hamilton youth awards was what it was all about.
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HAMILTON — Wintec and Hamilton City Council yesterday jointly announced the official establishment of SODA Inc., the citys new creative industries business incubator thats aimed at encouraging and enabling economically successful businesses within the creative industries sector to thrive in Hamilton.
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WAIKATO — Young art collectors will have the opportunity to view and purchase affordable art works during the popular Muka Youth Print Exhibition at the Waikato Museum this weekend [11-12 October].
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HAMILTON — An exhibition that celebrates 150 years of the Kingitanga movement in the Waikato opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [4 October].
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HAMILTON — Preparation for another stage of the CityHeart revitalisation is about to get underway with the traffic calming trial on Victoria Street.
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HAMILTON — A report concerning a number of Hamilton's key growth issues was considered at an extraordinary Meeting of Council on 26 September.
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HAMILTON — Chart toppers and home-grown favourites Elemeno P have been announced as headliners for Recognyz 08, the Hamilton Youth Awards held on 10 October at the Clarence Street Theatre.
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HAMILTON — The unnamed chick, whose sex is not yet known, was hatched on 15 September to first-time parents, Tane (15) and Kowhai (9).
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HAMILTON — A series of resolutions aimed at continually improving the Hamilton 400 event and its impact on Hamilton were passed by Council at a meeting on 17 September.
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HAMILTON — Aniwaniwa is a collaborative work by sculptor Brett Graham and digital artist Rachael Rakena that tells the story of Horahora, a village on the Waikato River where Graham's father was born, that was flooded to create a new dam at Lake Karapiro.
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HAMILTON — The introduction of Sunday buses to Hamilton’s streets from 28 September will also bring the introduction of Sunday parking enforcement.
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HAMILTON — A review of the Hamilton 400 V8 Supercar event conducted by independent chairperson Peter Stubbs has been received and will be considered at a Council meeting next week.
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HAMILTON — A recommendation for a new Community Rate for Hamilton City Theatres was made by the Environment and Community Committee today with a proposed fixed rate being available for the benefit of non-profit Hamilton community groups.
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HAMILTON — The new public art installation based in Rototuna is about to take on an exciting new form, with the raising of seven waka scheduled to take place next Tuesday [9 September].
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HAMILTON — Hamilton residents will now be able to surf the web and access emails using their own laptop or other wireless capable devices in the comfortable surroundings of their local library – and all for free.
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HAMILTON — Recognyz 08, the Hamilton Youth Awards are being relaunched with a bang this year!
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council is calling for artists to think "creative and dynamic" when it comes to the V8 Supercars pit lane.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton East residents, business owners and community group representatives will have an opportunity next week to have a say about how their area should be shaped in the future.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton library users can now access more than 650 international newspapers from 76 countries hot off the press.
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HAMILTON — The Waikato Museum has been awarded with the Human Rights Commission's New Zealand Diversity Action Programme Award for its outstanding contribution to race relations.
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HAMILTON — An independent post-event analysis of the inaugural Hamilton 400 has shown that the economic impact on the city was approximately 40% greater than originally estimated.
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HAMILTON — The hundreds of thousands of people who visit Hamilton Gardens each year will soon see a unique new sight in the Paradise Gardens collection.
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WAIKATO — The Matakanohi Walkway on the west side of the Waikato River has been closed due to a major slip between Ann St and St Andrews Terrace.
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