Two new playgrounds are coming to the Flagstaff North area and we want your views on the designs:
a destination playground located at Hare Puke Park
a neighbourhood playground located at Te Huia Reserve
Construction to start in 2018.
Scroll down to give us your views and to the links for each concept plan. NOTE:
** Please be aware when providing personal information that all responses are part of the consultation process. As such it may be reproduced and...More
Hamilton City Council is seeking feedback on its proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018-2024 (Waste Plan). The proposed Waste Plan will guide all the work the Council does in managing and minimising waste in Hamilton.
The proposed Waste Plan outlines:
Hamilton’s vision for managing rubbish and recycling.
The outcomes we are seeking to achieve in the short and medium term.
The actions the Council propose to take over the next six years.
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Founders Theatre is a significant city asset on the fringe of the central business district. The theatre was closed in February 2016 due to concerns about the safety of the flying system used to hoist scenery and lighting above its stage.
A subsequent Detailed Seismic Assessment also revealed the building has a New Build Standard rating of just 15 per cent: a building is deemed to be earthquake prone if it is less than 34 per cent. In June 2016 we asked the community what we should...More
Hamilton City Council, Waipa District Council and Waikato District Council have been working together to find a better way of providing water, wastewater and stormwater services to their respective communities.
A number of options have been considered.
Waikato District Council is still considering what option will be best for its own community.
However, both Hamilton City and Waipa District Councils now wish to consult on forming a Shared Waters Management Company with their two...More
Please note – the closing date for feedback has been extended to Friday 1 December 2017.
You may be aware that Hamilton City Council and the Government signed a Housing Accord at the end of last year as a way to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability in Hamilton.
Creating Special Housing Areas (SHAs) is a key mechanism for the Council to deliver on its commitments under the Housing Accord. SHAs are proposed areas of land – including sites not currently zoned for...More
You may be aware that Hamilton City Council and the Government signed a Housing Accord at the end of last year as a way to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability in Hamilton.
Creating Special Housing Areas (SHAs) is a key mechanism for the Council to deliver on its commitments under the Housing Accord. SHAs are proposed areas of land – including sites not currently zoned for residential – that can be put forward for housing development by landowners or developers for...More
Proposed Special Housing Area : Te Kowhai Road and Exelby Road, Rotokauri
Hamilton Housing Accord
The Hamilton Housing Accord is an agreement between Hamilton City Council and the Government to work together to address housing issues in Hamilton. Creating Special Housing Areas is a key mechanism for the Council to deliver on its commitments for increased housing supply and affordability in the Housing Accord. These are areas of land in the city that can be put forward for housing...More
Gallagher Dr, Quentin Dr and surrounding streets have a history of night time light vehicle problems such as noise, illegal driving behaviour (excessive speed, burnouts, etc), property vandalism (tagging) and rubbish dumping.
Hamilton City Council is proposing to help the New Zealand Police address these issues by imposing a night time light vehicle prohibition, under the Hamilton City Traffic Bylaw 2015, in the following streets:
Quentin Dr
Quail Pl
Gallagher Dr...More
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on a proposed new policy for Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings which sets out how the Council will identify and deal with dangerous and insanitary buildings.
The policy is focused on making sure people can live and work in buildings without compromising their health or safety. The policy does this by outlining processes that the Council will follow in relation to any dangerous or insanitary building that comes to the Council’s...More
Consultation closed.
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on a revised policy for Class 4 Gambling (proposed policy).
The proposed prohibits the creation of new and relocation of existing venues and clubs which have gambling machines within Hamilton City.
Before making any final decisions, we’d like to have your input. You can give us feedback from 5 February 2018 to 5 March 2018.
Background
Class 4 gambling activity in New Zealand is regulated...More
Hamilton City Council has completed a series of technical reports to support the development of an integrated catchment management plan (ICMP) for the Mangaheka Stream and its catchment. An ICMP outlines how the Council’s services, such as pipes for water supply, wastewater and stormwater will be managed. These investigations will build on work undertaken by others in recent years, and assist the Council in the management of stormwater generated by urban growth in the area.
We are...More
The Council has developed a draft Open Space Provision Policy that guides how and what type of open space will be provided as the city grows, and is now seeking public feedback to help to understand whether the policy gets it right.
The policy will guide the Council’s investment and decision-making on how we ensure the right balance of open space as the city spreads out and intensifies.
We also want to provide more certainty to the development community around Council’s...More
The Building Act 2016 was amended in 2017 changing the current system for identifying earthquake-prone buildings.
Council has identified roads (thoroughfares or routes) that are important for emergency vehicles. We have also identified roads and footpaths that have a lot of people and cars moving along them and there is a risk that if a building falls people will be hurt or killed.
We want your feedback on the roads and footpaths that we are proposing to be prioritised. We also want...More
NZ Food Innovation (Waikato) Ltd (NZFIWL) owns an independent spray dryer (Dryer 1) situated at Innovation Park, offering open access to NZ producers and product developers. Council owns 70% of NZFIWL.
NZFIWL proposes to build a new spray dryer (Dryer 2) to process sheep, goat, bovine and nutritional powders. It will be stand-alone and located next to Dryer 1.
NZFIWL proposes that Dryer 2 be owned by a new limited liability partnership, requiring the creation of 3 new Council...More
Hamilton Housing Accord
The Hamilton Housing Accord is an agreement between Hamilton City Council and the Government to work together to address housing issues in Hamilton. Creating Special Housing Areas is a key mechanism for the Council to deliver on its commitments for increased housing supply and affordability in the Housing Accord. These are areas of land in the city that can be put forward for housing development by landowners or developers for consideration by the Council.
The...More
Thank you for agreeing to be part of the community profile. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
We use the information gathered from this survey to plan and improve the services the Council and other groups provide to the community. Responses will be grouped and any information you give us will remain confidential.
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Hamilton City Council is proposing a change to the way rates are calculated and how they are divided up among ratepayers. These proposals would reduce the amount of rates existing ratepayers will pay by increasing the amount of rates the Council gets from those benefitting from growth, and those creating more costs to the Council because of growth.
This form is about getting your feedback on the proposed Rating Review to help Council make decisions. Scroll down to make a submission at...More
Hamilton City Council is updating its Development Contributions Policy (“the existing Policy”). The Council reviews the Policy whenever it embarks on its 10-Year Plan process.
The purpose of the Policy is to enable the Council to recover from those people or organisations undertaking development a fair, equitable, and proportionate portion of the total cost of capital expenditure necessary to service growth over the long term. The Council is changing the Policy to better achieve this...More
The opportunity to Have your say about Hamilton's future has closed
The draft 2018-2028 10-Year Plan sets out the Council’s priorities, plans and budget for the next decade. It is reviewed every three years. This form is about getting your feedback on the draft 10-Year Plan to help Council make decisions.
Read the Consultation Document at hamilton.govt.nz/10yearplan
Scroll down this page to make an online submission and Have Your Say.
Need more information?
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Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on the review of the Hamilton City Speed Limit Bylaw. The bylaw enables Council to set speed limits on any road within the jurisdiction of the Council other than State Highways, which are controlled by the NZ Transport Agency.
The Council has considered the proposed Hamilton City Speed Limit Bylaw 2018 and determined that it is the most appropriate form of bylaw for setting speed limits within Hamilton in accordance with the...More
Who represents you on Council?
Every three years councils around New Zealand hold local government elections to vote for their mayor and councillors.
In addition, every six years, all councils are required to review their representation arrangement where we look at the structure of the people who speak for you on the Council and how they get there. This process is called a representation review.
The purpose of a representation review is to establish whether our current...More
New Zea land Post, in conjunction with Hamilton City Council, have been trialing the use of electric Paxster vehicles to deliver mail in some areas of Hamilton.
This trial has been running since September 2017, and we'd like to ask residents for their feedback on the trial.
This survey should take about five minutes. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it will help us understand any impact of the Paxster vehicles' use.
Please note:
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Taking safety in the central city seriously and responding to public concerns about feeling unsafe are the drivers for the Central City Safety Strategy which was adopted by the Council in February 2018.
Since 2014, each year a survey to understand people’s perceptions around the safety of the central city along with particular issues and concerns is conducted. This survey is currently open until 12 August 2018, which will feed into the annual scorecard presented to the Council...More
Hamilton City Council is preparing a masterplan for the West Town Belt.
The West Town Belt is an extensive tract of open space along the edge of the central city, connecting the Hamilton Lake Domain to the Waikato River. The masterplan will provide a long-term, spatial plan to help guide decision making, inform project delivery and ensure the West Town Belt meets the needs of the community.
We are currently researching the town belt to understand how the space...More
We’re reviewing our representation arrangements in time for the 2019 Council elections. We have an initial proposal and we’d like to hear your views.
What is the representation review?
The purpose of the Representation Review is to establish whether our current arrangements for fair and effective representation meet our communities' needs and expectations. Under the Local Electoral Act, all councils have to do this review at least every six years and the decisions we make in...More
Chanan Place has a history of night time light vehicle problems such as noise, illegal driving behaviour (excessive speed, burnouts, etc), property vandalism (tagging) and rubbish dumping.
Hamilton City Council is proposing to help the New Zealand Police address these issues by imposing a night time light vehicle prohibition, under the Hamilton City Traffic Bylaw 2015, in Chanan Place.
This means that cars, utes and vans will be banned from these streets between the hours...More
The Council is consulting on the Draft Neighbourhood and Amenity Reserves Management Plan, which covers how the city’s smaller open spaces will be operated.
Neighbourhood and Amenity Reserves are the smaller sized public open spaces that provide informal recreation spaces and amenity value which make for pleasant and attractive communities.
The Reserves Act 1977 requires the Council to review Reserve Management Plans every 10 years. The Draft Plan has been prepared by staff...More
The Council is consulting on the proposed Parks, Domains and Reserves Bylaw, which provides for the protection of the City’s parks from damage and misuse, and to allow for their effective management.
Under the Local Government Act 2002, the Council is obligated to review this bylaw.
Council is now seeking feedback from the community on the proposed changes to the Bylaw, and as a key stakeholders and user of Hamilton’s parks we welcome your feedback.
For your...More
Hamilton is ethnically diverse and its residents represent 160 ethnic groups from around the world, making up 22% of the population in Hamilton. Many of our city’s ethnic residents came here as migrants, refugees or international students.
We want to understand how we can support welcoming newcomers as part of Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities project, which aims to put out the welcome mat for people new to our communities.
This survey takes less than five...More
Thanks for your interest in our project to develop a new fenced (off-leash) dog exercise area in one of Hamilton’s parks.
After assessing several parks around the city, and in line with our Pooches in Parks plan, we have settled on three possible locations for this new fenced dog exercise area.
We’re asking people to essentially vote for their preference from the three parks listed below.
You can vote for only one of the three parks.
The results will be...More