40km/h variable speed zones have arrived at 18 Hamilton primary and intermediate schools, highlighting another dimension to Council's road safety initiatives as school returns for term one. The 40km/h variable speed zones programme will be launched on Tuesday [5 Feb] at Fairfield Intermediate School by Hamilton mayor Bob Simcock and Minister of Transport Hon. Annette King. Council adopted the 40k... more...

Hamilton City Council is introducing a total ban on domestic garden sprinklers until further notice in order to reduce the amount of water being used by the city. It is the first time in more than 20 years such a measure has been taken. Acting General Manager Works and Service, Barry Bergin, says the amount of water being used is at an unprecedented and unacceptably high level. Yesterdays consump... more...

Hamilton City Council is hosting another V8 Trader Forum next week. The forums are designed to give Hamilton retailers and hospitality operators the inside track on what to expect of New Zealand's largest annual event. The Trader Forum will take place at 10am on Tuesday 29 January in Council's Reception Lounge in Garden Place. The meeting will provide information about proposed road closures in t... more...

Hamilton is coursing through water at an unprecedented rate, causing concern that a sprinkler ban may need to be put in force. The high demand is peaking at 85 million litres (ML) a day compared to the annual average daily use of 50ML. Water and Waste Services contracts manager Kevin McHugh says the usual summer peak tops out around 80ML a day. "Water supply is not an endless resource. The cit... more...

A 38 square metre screen will be set up in Garden Place Hamilton to broadcast the state funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary next Tuesday [22 January 2008]. The screen will show the live broadcast of the service to be held at St Mary's Church in Parnell. The large screen will be positioned so members of the public can gather together on the green and share in the service. The state funeral for Sir Edmun... more...