We’re making some changes to Hamilton’s District Plan, the ‘rule book’ that guides development in our city. These changes will provide for more housing, and higher density housing, across the city.
Plan Change 12 – Enabling Housing Supply was open for submissions in August...More
We’re updating our plans for where, when and how Hamilton Kirikiriroa grows to enable more homes and jobs. This is called the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy and we want to know what you think.
Why are we doing this?
The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy was last updated in 2009. That...More
Hamilton City Council publicly notified Plan Change 9 – Historic Heritage and Natural Environment under the Resource Management Act on Friday 22 July 2022 and submissions closed on Friday 2 September 2022. A summary of submissions and copies of the submissions are available and the period for...More
Based on central government direction, we’re proposing some changes to Hamilton’s District Plan, our ‘rule book’ for development, that might affect your property in Hamilton. These changes are called Plan Change 12 and have the potential to significantly change the look and feel of your...More
We want to know what you want at Raymond Park Playground!
As part of the 2021-2024 10-Year Plan decisions, Council has committed funding to the improvement of playgrounds.
We want to make sure your voice is factored into the design of the new playground, which currently has a...More
We want to know what you want at Tawa Park Playground!
As part of the 2021-2024 10-Year Plan decisions, Council has committed funding to the improvement of playgrounds.
We want to make sure your voice is factored into the design of the new playground, which currently has a basic...More
We want to know what you want at Nawton Domain Park Playground!
As part of the 2021-2024 10-Year Plan decisions, Council has committed funding to the improvement of playgrounds.
We want to make sure your voice is factored into the design of the new playground, which currently has...More
We want to know what you want to see at Chartwell Park Playground!
As part of the 2021-2024 10-Year Plan decisions, Council has committed funding to the improvement of playgrounds.
We want to make sure your voice is factored into the design of the new playground, which currently...More
The submission period for Plan Change 9 has been extended through to Friday 2 September 2022. With the submission period being extended, those who have already made a submission are welcome to make an additional submission if they wish.
As the demand for land and housing increases, it's...More
A nationwide reform of how New Zealand manages drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater (the Three Waters) is being led by Government. The draft Water Services Entities Bill, one of several pieces of legislation that enables the reform, has now been made public.
Government says the changes...More
Public safety is consistently identified as a high priority for the people of Hamilton. The Council is committed to the ongoing revitalising of Hamilton’s central city and aims for it to be a destination where people feel safe. To help ensure the actions and activities occurring are...More
As part of our ongoing focus on safer streets for all, we’re proposing a speed limit change from 50kph to 40kph on all residential streets within the Mahoe Street area (in Melville). This proposed Safer Speed Area (SSA) is indicated on the map below.
The SSA we are proposing...More
Hamilton City Council’s 2022-23 Annual Plan is the budget and work programme for Year 2 of the 2021-31 Long-Term Plan. The Annual Plan looks at how we can deliver and fund what we said we’d do, and need to do, in the upcoming financial year as part of the Long-Term Plan. It’s...More
Four neighbourhood playgrounds across Hamilton are due a refresh in accordance with Council’s playground renewals programme.
In 2022-2023 the Council are focussing on playgrounds at the following parks.
Bremworth
Galloway
Pygmalion
Waiwherowhero
We’re...More
Kia ora,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on our Disability Policy. We review our policy regularly and we would love to gather feedback both from those that are directly affected by our policy and their family members and carers. The feedback gathered here will inform any...More
Hamilton City Council (Council) is seeking feedback on a proposal to make changes to the Hamilton Speed Management Plan to comply with recent legislative changes and a new national ‘certification’ process.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka...More
We’ve made some updates to our Development Contributions (DC) Policy and we want to know what you think!
A growing city means we need new or upgraded services and facilities such as roads, neighbourhood parks and more water pipes. Council’s DC Policy sets out the costs to enable new...More
Welcome to Hamilton City Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Survey of 2022!
In this survey, “Parks and Open Spaces” covers a range of areas and uses, including sports parks, destination parks, playrounds and reserves as well as river corridors, gully systems, peat lakes, wetlands...More
Hamilton City Council publicly notified Plan Change 5 - Peacocke Structure Plan under the Resource Management Act on 24 September 2021 and submissions closed on Friday 5 November 2021. A summary of submissions and copies of the submissions are available and the period for further submissions...More
Te Whare o te Ata Fairfield/Chartwell Community Centre Trust is looking to call Fairfield Hall home. For them to do this, Hamilton City Council is proposing that the area of Fairfield Park with the hall is reclassified from recreation reserve to local purpose (community facility) reserve under...More
Hamilton City Libraries is setting the future vision and direction for our city’s library services. We want to hear your thoughts, to make sure we’re on the right track.
Kirikiriroa has six libraries spread across the city, packed full of hundreds of thousands of items for the community...More
Hamilton City Council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Naming of Roads, Open Spaces and Council Facilities Policy.
We're proposing changes to the policy to ensure it reflects Council's vision for the cultural wellbeing of Hamilton and would give mana whenua - such as local iwi...More
As part of our ongoing focus on safer streets for all, we’re proposing a speed limit change from 50kph to 40kph on all residential streets within the Garnett Avenue area (in Forest Lake). This proposed Safer Speed Area (SSA) is indicated on the map below.
The SSA we are...More
Conceptual image of new Peacocke community
Hamilton City Council has approved the proposed Peacocke Structure Plan (Plan Change 5) to be publicly notified and now is your chance to make a formal submission.
The Peacocke Structure Plan Area is located in the southern part of the...More
We’re looking at how Hamiltonians are represented by our Council.
We’ve looked at a number of options and we have an initial proposal that we think gives us fair and effective representation for all Hamiltonians. But we want to know what you think.
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Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Wairere Drive between the intersection of Arthur Porter Drive and Pukete Road.
FURTHER INFORMATION – ADDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Council has received feedback...More
Hamilton City Council (th e Council) is s e eking feedback on the review of the Hamilton Traffic Bylaw 2015, which is being completed to comply with the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) review requirements.
Why are we doing this?
The current Hamilton Traffic Bylaw was adopted in 2015...More
Hamilton City Council supports the Government’s goals of ensuring safe, sustainable, and economically efficient delivery of three waters services. However, we have been clear any proposals or structural changes must be developed in full partnership with local government.
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Hamilton City Council is seeking feedback on two draft policies that aim to guide decisions around public artwork, memorials, and monuments.
Public Art enriches our communities – it inspires creativity and builds a sense of city pride and identity.
The Draft Permanent Public Art and...More
Hamilton City Council is planning a safety improvement project for Crosby Road that will see changes being made to the look and feel of the neighbourhood. The improvements are designed to make it much safer for people who drive, walk or cycle on Crosby Road for access to their homes or for...More