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
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 as part of...More
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on the review of the Open Air Burning Bylaw 2015 as recent legislative and regulatory changes means it is no longer the best way to manage open air burning.
Why are we doing this?
We're proposing to revoke the Hamilton City...More
The Boulevard area 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...More
Hamilton City Council is committed to making sure Maaori are best represented in our decision-making process, and is looking to establish Maaori wards from 2022 to achieve this. We want your views on establishing Maaori wards and any other ideas you have for Maaori representation. More...More
Alongside the Long-Term Plan, Council is also consulting on other policies which support the Plan and the wider vision and strategy for our city.
One of these policies is our Development Contributions Policy (DC Policy). This policy sets out how we share the costs of growth between...More
Alongside the Long-Term Plan, Council is also consulting on other policies which support the Plan and the wider vision and strategy for our city.
One of these policies is our Growth Funding Policy. This policy directs Council’s decision-making for growth projects and associated...More
This work will be undertaken (and the cost incurred) over the duration of the 2021-31 Long-Term Plan, but the portion of the government compliance targeted rate aimed at District Plan costs will only be collected over the first five years. In the first year, the compliance targeted rate would be...More
It’s an exciting time for Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
You’ve told us what you want for our great river city and now it’s time to make it happen.
We’ve used your feedback to form our plans for the next 10 years and now we need you to share your voice and shape your city.
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He Pou Manawa Ora – Pillars of Wellbeing is a strategy which outlines Hamilton City Council’s vision for a city that celebrates its whole history, including its unique Maaori heritage, natural environmental wonders and ensures everyone has a voice in developing its future.
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In August 2019, we launched a personal hire device scheme in Hamilton. Our first operator in the city is e-scooter provider LIME. ...More
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL
Hamilton City Council (Council) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to declare a section of Korikori Green a Pedestrian Mall to limit through vehicle access between North City Road and Kimbrae Drive, except when there are events in Korikori Park or the...More
We’re planning to upgrade the playground at Hammond Park in Riverlea. It will remain a small neighbourhood play space but with a few more pieces of equipment than the current swing set so it’s more fun for local kids. We’re also proposing to add a toilet. We will use natural...More
Hamilton City Council is responsible for providing safe recreational spaces for our community to enjoy and that meet their needs.
The community facilities at Steele Park – the public toilets, changing rooms and sports pavilion – are no longer fit for purpose and are due for...More
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on the review of the Hamilton City Council Stormwater Bylaw 2015 (Hamilton Stormwater Bylaw).
WHAT IS THE STORMWATER BYLAW?
The Hamilton Stormwater Bylaw helps protect Hamilton’s streams and the Waikato River by setting out...More
We have an awesome opportunity to shape the Peacocke community from the ground up.
You’ve told us a lot in the past few years about what sort of neighbourhood you like to live in.
You’ve told us you need the basics like good quality, affordable housing, that is attractive and...More
Help us to create Hamilton’s Biking and Micro-mobility Programme. Micro-mobility is referring to e-scooters and e-skateboards. This programme will look at ways to encourage people to bike, e-scoot or skate safely and enjoyably around our great river city.
With more and more people...More
Ka toituu, ka ataahua te whakawhanake whenua ki Rototuna
Enabling the development of attractive and sustainable community in the Rototuna growth area.
The Rototuna community village is entering a very exciting phase where the input you have provided over the past two years...More
Hamilton City Council are proposing changes to the Hamilton City Council Public Places Policy.
The Public Places Policy was first adopted in 2009 as per the Local Government Act 2002 requirements. The Council is required to review the existing policy every three years as per the...More
Founders Theatre has been closed since 2016. It sits on a triangle of inner-city parkland in the heart of the West Town Belt, a band of open space linking the Hamilton Lake Domain to the Waikato River.
We closed the theatre because of safety concerns over the operation of the stage...More
As part of our ongoing focus on safer streets for all, we’re proposing a speed limit change from 50km/h to 40km/h on all residential streets within the Huntington and St James areas. These areas are indicated on the map above.
The Safer Speed Areas we are proposing support a...More
With more than 12,000 registered dogs, Hamilton’s a dog-lovin’ place! We want to make the city even more dog-friendly, including offering more spaces for our canine residents and their people to exercise securely.
We’re getting ready to build the city’s first fenced...More
Hamilton Gardens has exciting development plans and we want your input.
Creating a world-class experience
We listened to your initial feedback and we have developed a new layout concept for Hamilton Gardens that retains the Rhododendron Lawn. Now we want to know what you think...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 as part of...More
The year ahead – what do you think?
Every year councils develop a plan which sets out the projects and budget for the year ahead. This year’s Annual Plan marks Year 3 of our 2018-28 10-Year Plan.
COVID-19 has meant we’re looking to adjust what we said we’d do. We’re proposing...More