Residents will have the opportunity to purchase and plant their very own ‘Hamilton icon’ when a Kowhai Tree Sale is held in Garden Place on Saturday, 7 August from 10am-3pm. The tree sale aims to build on the momentum of the city’s kowhai planting... more...

Temporary barriers on Victoria and Ulster streets between Mill and Liverpool streets will be removed today following the Transport Committee’s decision based on the findings of a three month trial.   City transportation manager Phil Consedine... more...

Now is your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of your city, with nominations for the triennial Local Government elections opening tomorrow, Friday, 23 July 2010. Elections are being held for Hamilton City Council for the... more...

Football fans will be in for a special treat this Saturday 10 July when they get an opportunity to get up close and personal to the All Whites stars and full Phoenix line-up in Garden Place at 9.45am, ahead of a 2pm pre-season match against Brisbane Roar... more...

The first component of the Claudelands development is now complete and will be handed over to Hamilton City Council next week. The enhanced exhibition facilities, consisting of two 2,000sqm exhibition halls, will be handed over to Council by contractor... more...

An unusual type of bird has landed at Hamilton Zoo just in time for the school holidays, as part of the ‘Words on a Wing’ Shout Out campaign, coordinated by the Department of Conservation. A 3m-long kakapo made of steel and mesh will be perched at the... more...

Following a recent renovation closure, on Sunday 27 June the Gallagher Aquatic Centre is launching a new season of the facility’s popular Ladies’ Nights. Ladies’ Night runs on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 6-8pm. Ahead of each night,... more...

Old Boy Warren Gatland will return to his Hamilton school with the Wales rugby team before they take on the All Blacks at Waikato Stadium next weekend. The public are invited to attend the Welsh team’s open training session at Hamilton Boys’ High... more...

After legal advice confirming the law gives local iwi economic advantage, Hamilton City Council has decided against appealing a High Court ruling. Council has decided not to appeal the ruling relating to Variation 21 after receiving legal advice from... more...

Hamilton City Council is preparing to appeal a High Court decision relating to consultation over a city planning change. Mayor Bob Simcock has expressed bitter disappointment at the outcome of court action taken by Tainui, which is in a privileged... more...

A lightening strike at the city’s water treatment plant has affected water supply in parts of the city. The lightening strike happened about midnight damaging computers and alarm systems at the Peacockes Rd plant. The plant provides all of the city’s... more...

Hamilton City Council is to build a new rugby training ground at Beetham Park, near Waikato Stadium. The facility will include a full-sized field, goalposts, lighting, changing sheds, and toilets. Tenders are currently being invited for construction,... more...