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
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
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
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
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback on the Hamilton Safety in Public Places Bylaw.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
Hamilton City Council are proposing minor changes to the Hamilton Safety in Public Places Bylaw to better reflect the way we keep our community...More
We’re planning changes to this well-loved local skatepark and playground. We’re proposing to refurbish the existing skate area and extend it, providing more features. The current playground will be replaced and a half basketball court and new park furniture added.
Consultation...More
Hamilton City Council's Tagbusters are the city’s graffiti removal team and their top priority is to remove all tagging/graffiti on property which is visible from public spaces. Tagging is images or lettering which are painted, drawn, scrawled or scratched, or any form of marking on...More
Under Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977, Hamilton City Council is proposing to change the reserve classification for part of Claudelands Park. The proposal is to reclassify part of Lot 1 DP 386843 from recreation reserve to local purpose (community facility) reserve.
The reclassification...More
Under Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977, Hamilton City Council is proposing to change the reserve classification for part of Hinemoa Park. The proposal is to reclassify part of Section 1 SO 57622 from recreation reserve to local purpose (community facility) reserve.
The reclassification...More
This consultation is being undertaken in accordance with Clause 3, Schedule 1 of the RMA.
We are proposing to make some changes to the District Plan and are seeking feedback on the draft changes. This is initial feedback only; a formal submission process will follow later. These...More
Thanks for your interest in the Melville skate park project.
This is an upgrade of a much-loved skate facility which, based on the feedback we’ve had, has reached the end of its life.
We would like your feedback on the skate space and the layout of the park.
...More
As part of its 2018-2028 10-Year Plan decisions, the Council has committed funding to the improvement of Mahoe Park.
For many years the park has been designated for sports, and we’re now in a position to develop it for organised sports events.
Our development of Mahoe Park responds to...More
Proposed Plan Change 6 for Regulatory Efficiency and Effectiveness to the Hamilton City Operative District Plan 2017 is now calling for submissions.
The purpose of this plan change is to ensure greater efficiency, effectiveness and ease of use of the District Plan. The plan change is also an...More
Arthur Porter Drive 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...More
The Duke and Ellis Street areas 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...More
Thanks for your interest in Hamilton City Council’s 2019 Parks Survey.
In this survey, “parks” covers a range of areas and uses, including developed sports parks (for club and school competitions), natural areas, dog exercise areas, destination parks, playgrounds, river paths...More
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback following the review of the Hamilton City Prostitution Bylaw 2009.
Why are we doing this?
The Bylaw was last reviewed in 2009 as per the Local Government Act 2002 requirements. The Council is required to review the existing bylaw...More
Consultation has been extended until Sunday 21 July 2019.
Hamilton is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and we are embracing this growth and the opportunities it brings. We’re investing $2B in the city’s biggest-ever 10-year capital programme to set the platform 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 Hamilton City Solid Waste Bylaw and welcomes your views.
The Bylaw was last reviewed in 2012 as per the Local Government Act 2002 (the LGA) requirements. However, the roll out of the Council’s new residential rubbish and...More
Hamilton City Council is seeking feedback on its proposed Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy. This Policy regulates the location and number of venues and clubs which have gambling machines in Hamilton.
A Class 4 venue is somewhere with non-casino gambling machines (pokies), including clubs and...More
The Hamilton Gardens is an outstanding public park contributing to the social, cultural and economic good of Hamilton.
LET’S MAKE IT EVEN BETTER...
Hamilton City Council is reviewing the Hamilton Gardens Management Plan to reflect the current aspirations for...More