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Council 10 Nov 2011
Rose gardens safe

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council is not removing the Rogers Rose Garden.

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Sport 9 Nov 2011
Crawshaw Duathlon to encourage active families

HAMILTON — Two brand new bicycles will be among the spot prizes up for grabs at the inaugural Crawshaw Duathlon this Sunday, 13 November at Crawshaw Park.

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Council 9 Nov 2011
Changes mark way forward for Council

HAMILTON — Recommended changes in the wake of the Audit New Zealand report into the city’s V8s have been unanimously supported by Hamilton City Council, and mark a new path forward for the organisation.

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Council 7 Nov 2011
Minister's message to Council made clear

HAMILTON — Mayor Julie Hardaker, Councillor Martin Gallagher and Chief Executive Barry Harris met with Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today, where the findings of the Audit New Zealand report where the subject of extensive discussion.

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Council 7 Nov 2011
Significant changes to stem from V8 audit

HAMILTON — Significant changes to Hamilton City Council's reporting procedures and project business case assessment are likely to result from the Audit NZ report on the handling of the city's V8 Supercars event.

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Transport 7 Nov 2011
Rail funding decision - clarification

HAMILTON — The $256,000 allocated by Hamilton City Council to a proposed Hamilton to Auckland commuter rail link is specifically for infrastructure, should the service go ahead, and not the service itself, as indicated in the Hamilton City Council statement send to media last week.

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Council 7 Nov 2011
Rating Review hearings get underway this week

HAMILTON — One hundred and seventy submitters will voice their opinions on the proposed changes to Hamilton’s rating system when four days of hearings get underway this week.

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Deaths 3 Nov 2011
Council acknowledges contribution of Brian Perry

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has acknowledged the immense contribution made to the city by the late Brian Perry.

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News 3 Nov 2011
Low-cost Christmas can still be full of cheer

HAMILTON — Budget-conscious festivities are the focus of the Low Cost Living Christmas Expo at the Western Community Centre tomorrow.

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Council 3 Nov 2011
Council agrees to new shareholder for IWL

HAMILTON — Innovation Waikato Limited has been given approval for a capital investment company to take a 50% shareholding in the company valued at $13.2 million.

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Art 3 Nov 2011
Waikato Museum virtual exhibition first of its kind

HAMILTON — Unused public and back of house areas of Waikato Museum are being brought to life in a real-time, virtual exhibition believed to be one of the first of its kind in the world.

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Transport 2 Nov 2011
Time not right for rail service funding - Hamilton City Council

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council remains supportive of a commuter rail service between the city and Auckland, but believes the time is not right to fund it.

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Council 2 Nov 2011
Council heads out to the community

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will hold its November Ordinary Meeting at the Western Community Centre, just the second time Council has met outside the Council Chamber.

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Community 2 Nov 2011
Council heads out into the community

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will hold its November Ordinary Meeting at the Western Community Centre, just the second time Council has met outside the Council Chamber.

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Council 1 Nov 2011
Working party to monitor Claudelands

HAMILTON — A revised business plan for Claudelands will be put in place and its financial situation tracked monthly as Hamilton City Council works to overcome its budgetary shortfalls.

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Rugby 1 Nov 2011
Chiefs and Council broker new deal

Hamilton City Council and the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise have agreed a new deal for the use of Waikato Stadium.

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Council 28 Oct 2011
Promotion and parks in 10-Year Plan discussion

HAMILTON — Economic development and promotion of Hamilton, capital expenditure, funding depreciation of the city’s assets, and further Parks and Gardens budget savings are among the items to be discussed during Hamilton City Council’s next 10-Year Plan meeting.

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Council 28 Oct 2011
Learnings from V8 Audit report focus for Council

HAMILTON — Recommendations and learnings from Audit New Zealand’s report into Hamilton’s V8 Supercar event will be the focus of Council as it works to ensure there is no repeat of issues highlighted in the review.

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Architecture 28 Oct 2011
Claudelands scoops two architecture awards

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s events venue Claudelands has received two New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.

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News 28 Oct 2011
Lemur twins and bellbird trio settle in at Hamilton Zoo

HAMILTON — Lemur twins and a bossy bellbird are among the newest residents at Hamilton Zoo.

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News 28 Oct 2011
Museum open for business

HAMILTON — Waikato Museum is open for business today and this weekend after it was given priority gas supply by Genesis Energy.

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Community 28 Oct 2011
Saturday treat for city's children

HAMILTON — Hamilton children are in for a treat on Saturday when the annual Treats in the Park is held at Elliott Park.

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Gas 27 Oct 2011
Maui pipeline rupture forces museum closure

HAMILTON — Waikato Museum will close for at least three days as a result of the Maui gas pipeline rupture.

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Rugby 27 Oct 2011
World Cup heroes to be honoured by city

HAMILTON — Waikato’s three Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks will be honoured at a special civic event in Garden Place tomorrow.

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Finance 27 Oct 2011
Immediate steps taken to address Claudelands financial forecast

HAMILTON — Immediate steps are being taken to help boost revenue and event bookings at Claudelands after early forecasts show the venue is not on track to meet its targets for this financial year.

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Gas 27 Oct 2011
More Council sites affected by Maui gas pipeline rupture

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has begun cutting off natural gas supplies to a number of its sites following the Maui pipeline rupture.

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Gas 26 Oct 2011
More Council sites affected by Maui gas rupture

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has begun cutting off natural gas supplies to a number of its sites following the Maui pipeline rupture.

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Entertainment 26 Oct 2011
Christmas at Clarence St back for its fifth season

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s ‘Christmas at Clarence St’ theatre programme is back for its fifth year, with a great line-up of entertainment to celebrate the festive season.

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Cricket 25 Oct 2011
Yahoo NZ Northern Knights players to visit Hamilton City Libraries

HAMILTON — Eight Yahoo! NZ Northern Knights cricket stars will be swapping cricket bats for library books when they visit four Hamilton libraries this Friday at 10am in an effort to encourage children to develop their love of reading.

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Music 25 Oct 2011
Diverse tunes for Garden Place sound system

HAMILTON — A diverse range of contemporary and classic music will add ambience to Garden Place from today.

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Council 21 Oct 2011
Council softens libraries proposals for draft 10-Year Plan

HAMILTON — Proposals around reducing library hours, cutting the book collections budget and charging for adult fiction borrowing at Hamilton’s six libraries have been pulled back by Council at yesterday’s meeting.

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Rugby 19 Oct 2011
Family fun for footy Fanzone

HAMILTON — Clad yourself in black or blue, bring down your beanbag, and settle in for the biggest match of the year.

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News 19 Oct 2011
Audit NZ V8 report to Council next week

HAMILTON — Audit New Zealand has today confirmed they will present their audit report into the processes around Hamilton’s V8 Supercar event at Council’s 27 October meeting.

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Council 19 Oct 2011
New appointments to Vibrant Hamilton Trust

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has appointed two new trustees to the Vibrant Hamilton Trust.

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Council 17 Oct 2011
Libraries and cemeteries key areas at 10-Year Plan meeting

HAMILTON — Savings and revenue proposals across Hamilton’s libraries, cemeteries and crematorium, and funding for Maori and Pacific projects are under the spotlight at this week’s Council meeting as it builds towards a draft 10-Year Plan to consult on.

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Council 12 Oct 2011
Zoo, Pools, Waters & Transport 10-Year Plan decisions made

HAMILTON — Savings of $808,000 and increased revenue of $1.18 million across five core areas of Council business covering water, waste and transportation were agreed yesterday for taking forward into Council’s draft 10-Year Plan.

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Council 11 Oct 2011
Council proposes increases to range of fees and charges

HAMILTON — Increases to a range of fees and charges including building consents, planning and dog registration, agreed at last week’s Council meeting will go forward into the city’s draft 10-Year Plan.

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Council 7 Oct 2011
Water waste and transportation next focus for 10-Year Plan

HAMILTON — Savings in the areas of water, waste and transportation are up for discussion when Hamilton City Council meets on Tuesday, 11 October.

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Council 7 Oct 2011
Long-term future of Frankton Market discussed

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will undertake a full consultation process to determine the long-term future of the Frankton Market.

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News 7 Oct 2011
Nominations open for Council Civic Awards

HAMILTON — Nominations for the 2011 Civic Awards, among the city’s highest awards, have now opened.

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Community 6 Oct 2011
Extra meeting on Rating System proposals

ROTORUA — Members of the public will next week have a final chance to hear a presentation from the Deputy Mayor and talk to Councillors and staff about proposed changes to the city’s Rating System.

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Art 5 Oct 2011
'Adult-Free' Art Exhibition Visits Waikato Museum

HAMILTON — Young art enthusiasts will have the chance to view and purchase affordable art works by national and international artists when the 25th Muka Youth Print Exhibition visits Waikato Museum this weekend [8-9 October].

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Council 5 Oct 2011
City-wide revenue and savings proposals up for 10-Year Plan discussion

HAMILTON — Proposals to increase revenue by $1.5 million and make savings of $740,000 across seven wide ranging areas of Hamilton city’s business are up for discussion  this week at a key Council meeting.

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Council 5 Oct 2011
Waterbuck make move north to Hamilton Zoo

HAMILTON — Two female waterbuck arrived at Hamilton Zoo from Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park last Wednesday and will go on public display this week.

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News 4 Oct 2011
Waterbuck makes move north to Hamilton Zoo

HAMILTON — Two female waterbuck arrived at Hamilton Zoo from Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park last Wednesday and will go on public display this week.

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Council 4 Oct 2011
City-Wide Revenue And Savings Proposals Up For 10-Year Plan Discussion

HAMILTON — Proposals to increase revenue by $1.5 million and make savings of $740,000 across seven wide ranging areas of Hamilton city’s business are up for discussion this week at a key Council meeting.

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Community 3 Oct 2011
Housing for Older Persons focus of Council's decisions

HAMILTON — The sale of all or part of Hamilton City Council’s Housing for Older Persons portfolio is on the cards after elected members voted 9-1 in support of the move at Friday’s meeting to form a draft 10-Year Plan.

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News 30 Sep 2011
Council Declines Hotel Proposal

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will not pursue a partnership with Rotorua-based Te Arawa Group Holdings to develop a hotel on land behind the ArtsPost building on Victoria Street.

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Rugby 30 Sep 2011
Hamilton Prepares For Last Rugby World Cup Match

HAMILTON — Extra bus services, entertainment in the Fanzone and a Community Day of family fun – it’s all lined up for Sunday, when Hamilton hosts its last Rugby World Cup 2011 match.

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News 30 Sep 2011
Joint Release Hamilton City Council & V8 Supercars - 2012 to be last V8 race for Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council (HCC) and V8 Supercars today announced the early termination of their agreement to stage the annual ITM400 Hamilton V8 Supercars street race.

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Technology 28 Sep 2011
Web Cameras Ready To Roll In Council Chambers

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will broadcast its Council meeting via the internet for the first time this Thursday (29 September), following the installation of web cameras in the Chamber.

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Council 28 Sep 2011
Parks and Gardens tasked with 10 per cent savings

HAMILTON — A 5% reduction in its Parks and Open Spaces budget is part of Hamilton City Council’s drive for $14.5 million operations expenditure savings.

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Finance 27 Sep 2011
Parks And Gardens Tasked With 10% Savings

HAMILTON — A 5% reduction in its Parks and Open Spaces budget is part of Hamilton City Council’s drive for $14.5 million operations expenditure savings.

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Council 26 Sep 2011
Housing, Parks & Indoor Recreation next in 10-Year Plan Scrutiny

HAMILTON — Council scrutiny of all its business as part of developing a 10-Year Plan for Hamilton, this week focuses on housing, parks and open spaces and indoor recreation.

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Community 23 Sep 2011
Young Hamiltonians to be celebrated at Recognyz Youth Awards

HAMILTON — The outstanding achievements of Hamilton youth will be celebrated at the Recognyz Youth Awards 2011 at Founders Theatre next Friday, 30 September from 7.30pm.

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News 23 Sep 2011
Work To Begin For Pukete Bridge Clip-On

HAMILTON — The next step in the Wairere Drive section of the Ring Road project is about to begin, with work getting underway on Pukete Bridge in preparation for the new pedestrian and cyclist clip-on.

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Council 23 Sep 2011
First Hard 10-Year Plan Decisions Made for Hamilton City Council

HAMILTON — The first difficult decisions required of Council to meet its operational savings target of $14.5 million were made today, with services to the community under the spotlight.

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Council 22 Sep 2011
First Hard 10-Year Plan Decisions Made

HAMILTON — The first difficult decisions required of Council to meet its operational savings target of $14.5 million were made today, with services to the community under the spotlight.

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Traffic 22 Sep 2011
Safer Speed Areas Get Green Light

HAMILTON — Hamilton is to introduce a 40km/h speed limit in eight areas of the city in an effort to make suburban streets safer.

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Rugby 17 Sep 2011
Hapmilton's Rugby World Cup Debut A Major Success

HAMILTON — Hamilton has enhanced its reputation as a “can-do” event city with a successful Rugby World Cup 2011 debut last night.

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Rugby 16 Sep 2011
Leave early for a safe trip to All Blacks' Hamilton game says NZTA

HAMILTON — The NZ Transport Agency is advising fans heading to Hamilton tomorrow for the All Blacks’ game against Japan to leave early and allow ample time for a safe journey.

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Council 16 Sep 2011
10-Year Plan Decisions Ahead For Council

HAMILTON — The first in depth scrutiny of Council’s business as part of the drive to make operational savings of $14.5million gets underway next week.

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Rugby 16 Sep 2011
RWC Community Days For Garden Place

HAMILTON — Cultural performances, hip hop dancing, buskers and street theatre performers will be part of the entertainment and activities for Hamilton’s Rugby World Cup 2011 Community Days.

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Rugby 15 Sep 2011
Getting to the game - parking, walking and bussing

HAMILTON — Council-owned parking facilities will stay open for extended hours this weekend to cater for Rugby World Cup 2011 fans and visitors.

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Rugby 14 Sep 2011
Twitter Updates For City Cup Fans

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s official Twitter feed will keep Rugby World Cup 2011 fans updated as the city hosts its first match in the Tournament.

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Rugby 13 Sep 2011
Hamilton prepares for Rugby World Cup weekend

HAMILTON — Fans heading to Waikato Stadium this weekend for Hamilton’s first two Rugby World Cup 2011 matches are being urged to bring cash, identification and use the walking route to the venue.

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Tourism 12 Sep 2011
Hamilton Gardens Receives Qualmark Envirogold Award

HAMILTON — Responsible tourism and sustainable management practices at Hamilton Gardens have earned it a Qualmark Enviro-Gold Award.

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Food 9 Sep 2011
Traditional Maori Food On Menu At Waikato Museum's Kai Festival

HAMILTON — Hangi, raw fish, fermented corn and raupoo cakes will be among the dishes on offer when the Kai Festival is held at Waikato Museum on Saturday, 17 September from 10am-4pm.

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Council 9 Sep 2011
Rating Review Consultation Underway

HAMILTON — Around 51,000 letters are this week being sent to Hamilton property owners, outlining Council’s proposal to change Hamilton’s rating system, as well as giving information about how their rates could change.

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Council 8 Sep 2011
Official opening confirmed for Garden Place

HAMILTON — Live music, the switching on of a new fountain and ice skating displays will be part of next week’s opening of Hamilton’s revitalised Garden Place.

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News 7 Sep 2011
Work to begin on CityHeart-Claudelands connection

HAMILTON — Improved pedestrian access from the central city to Claudelands is the major focus of work beginning next week.

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Rugby 7 Sep 2011
RWC Newsletter #6

HAMILTON — The sixth and final Hamilton Rugby World Cup 2011 Stakeholders Newsletter is attached in PDF format.

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Rugby 30 Aug 2011
Hamilton's Rugby World Cup FanZone To Be Family-Friendly

HAMILTON — Live music, a giant video screen, competitions and a Zumba dance session will be features of Hamilton’s family-friendly Rugby World Cup FanZone.

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Council 30 Aug 2011
Voters To Get To Choose Voting System

HAMILTON — Hamilton voters will be given the opportunity to decide which voting system they want when they vote at the next council elections.

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Traffic 26 Aug 2011
Killarney Rd Railway Crossing to close for repairs

HAMILTON — The railway crossing on Killarney Road, Hamilton will be closed to vehicles next Sunday, 4 September from 5am-3pm so repairs can be carried out.

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Traffic 26 Aug 2011
Installation of parking machines gets underway

HAMILTON — The installation of ‘pay and display’ parking machines and parking bay sensors in Hamilton’s Worley Place and Riverbank Carpark will get underway this weekend.

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Technology 26 Aug 2011
Hamilton Rugby World Cup Smartphone App Launced

HAMILTON — Rugby World Cup fans visiting Hamilton can have important event and city information at their fingertips through a free smartphone app available from today.

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Sport 26 Aug 2011
Ice Skating Rink Set For City Centre

HAMILTON — The sound of slender ice skating blades slicing across the ice will echo through Garden Place next month.

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News 25 Aug 2011
Waikato Museum Wins National Colour Award

Waikato Museum was announced as a winner in the Resene Total Colour Awards during a function in Wellington last night.

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News 24 Aug 2011
Four Hamiltonians To Receive Bravery Awards

HAMILTON — Four courageous Hamiltonians will be presented with bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand tomorrow in recognition of their efforts during two separate rescue attempts on the Waikato River.

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Council 23 Aug 2011
Council's commitment to diversity acknowledged

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council’s ongoing enhancement of the cultural and social well-being of its community has been recognised with the New Zealand Diversity Award.

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Council 22 Aug 2011
Citys electoral system up for dicsussion

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council will discuss future electoral system options at its Ordinary Council meeting this Thursday, 25 August.

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Deaths 22 Aug 2011
Flag at half-mast for fallen soldier

HAMILTON — The New Zealand flag outside Hamilton City Council’s chamber will fly at half-mast today in honour of the New Zealand Defence Force soldier killed in Afghanistan.

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Motoring 22 Aug 2011
Eight 40kmh Safer Speed Areas proposed for Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce a 40km/h speed limit in eight areas of the city as part of the first stage of a national road safety initiative aimed at making urban streets safer.

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Waste 18 Aug 2011
Council To Review Processes Following Overflow

HAMILTON — An independent review into the recent overflow at Hamilton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant found there was a good response to the spill, but that some improvements could be made to processes.

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Court 18 Aug 2011
Youth Council showcased at Diversity Forum

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Youth Council will be showcased at the New Zealand Diversity Forum next week.

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School 12 Aug 2011
Council confirms land for new high school

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has confirmed 11 hectares of land in the city’s northeastern suburbs can be used by the Ministry of Education for a new high school.

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Community 11 Aug 2011
Community motivation results in new playground

HAMILTON — The efforts of a group of Melville mothers to have a new children’s play facility built in their neighbourhood culminates on Friday with the official opening of the Pine Avenue playground.

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Community 10 Aug 2011
Community's Motivation Results In New Playground

HAMILTON — The efforts of a group of Melville mothers to have a new children’s play facility built in their neighbourhood culminates on Friday with the official opening of the Pine Avenue playground.

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Community 10 Aug 2011
Diverse Range Of Groups In Annual Funding Round

HAMILTON — A Shakespearean production, a community shed for men to tinker and network, and traditional youth groups such as Scouts and Sea Cadets are among recipients of the annual Hamilton City Council Community Well-Being Grants.

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Council 8 Aug 2011
Council Commissions Economic Development Research

HAMILTON — Hamilton City Council has commissioned a new research of its economic development initiatives as it strives to maximise the benefit from its range of investments.

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Art 5 Aug 2011
Winner of Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award announced

WAIKATO — A painting that doubles as an iPhone QR code has been announced as the winning entry in the Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award 2011.

'Blue Poles' is by New Zealand artist Andre Hemer.

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Council 5 Aug 2011
Council Sells Commercial Investment Property

HAMILTON — The sale of a Hamilton City Council commercial investment property to Tourism Holdings Limited has been finalised today (Friday, 5 August).

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Council 3 Aug 2011
Council Realigns Work Groups

HAMILTON — Realigning key areas of work to better meet the future needs of Hamilton city is the driver behind Hamilton City Council’s group reorganisation.

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News 2 Aug 2011
Spill at Water Treatment Plant

HAMILTON — A full investigation is underway by Hamilton City Council following a wastewater spill at Hamilton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant yesterday (31 July).

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Art 1 Aug 2011
Winner to be announced for Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award

WAIKATO — A winner will be announced from amongst 42 finalists for the Bold Horizon National Contemporary Art Award 2011 during an award ceremony/exhibition opening at Waikato Museum this Friday, 5 August.

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Council 1 Aug 2011
Hamilton City Council joins Facebook

HAMILTON — Hamilton residents can now keep up to date with Council business by logging onto Facebook.

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News 28 Jul 2011
Partnership Approach To Next Stage Of The Base Development

HAMILTON — A partnership approach between Hamilton City Council and Tainui Group Holdings has this week seen formal agreement reached and a resource consent issued for the final stage of development at The Base.

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News 28 Jul 2011
Parking Restrictions Simplified In Central City

HAMILTON — Changes to on-street parking in Hamilton’s CBD will come into effect from 1 August, in order to align and simplify central city parking restrictions.

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