Resurfacing work on a busy intersection will be carried out during the off-peak time of Sunday this weekend to minimise the effect on traffic. This Sunday [27 February 2005] the Victoria Street/Fairfield Bridge intersection is being milled - removing the road's top layer - and resurfaced. The work will result in the full closure of the Fairfield Bridge so vehicles will have to use alternative b... more...

The death of four of Hamilton Zoo's baby otters has drawn further attention to a mystery illness which has claimed the lives of other otters held by some New Zealand institutions. In September last year, Hamilton Zoo lost two other otters to the same illness. These otters were sent to Massey University for post mortem as the institution has been involved in the post mortem examinations of most ... more...

The death of four of Hamilton Zoo's baby otters has drawn further attention to a mystery illness which has claimed the lives of other otters held by some New Zealand institutions.In September last year, Hamilton Zoo lost two other otters to the same illness. These otters were sent to Massey University for post mortem as the institution has been involved in the post mortem examinations of most of... more...

Resurfacing and maintenance work on the Massey Street rail overbridge will be carried out next week. This Sunday [27 February], the west-bound lane of the Massey Street rail overbridge will be closed to all vehicles from 6am until 10pm. From next Monday [28 February] till Saturday, 5 March, the lane closure will be repeated each night from 6.30pm until 6.30am the following morning. The parti... more...

Mtoto, Hamilton Zoo's adorable baby rhino, is celebrating his first birthday tomorrow. This cheeky, inquisitive and friendly zoo personality is a bundle of joy to mother Caballe (aged 11 years) and father Zambese (aged 14 years). Mtoto is also very close to Inkosi, his elder brother who was born at Hamilton Zoo on 6 January 2002. Mtoto will also be celebrating his birthday with Moesha (his ... more...

Mtoto, Hamilton Zoo's adorable baby rhino, is celebrating his first birthday tomorrow.This cheeky, inquisitive and friendly zoo personality is a bundle of joy to mother Caballe (aged 11 years) and father Zambese (aged 14 years). Mtoto is also very close to Inkosi, his elder brother who was born at Hamilton Zoo on 6 January 2002.Mtoto will also be celebrating his birthday with Moesha (his unrelat... more...

The Indian Char Bagh Garden will be officially opened by the Prime Minister tomorrow [Wednesday, 16 February] at Hamilton Gardens. The Indian Char Bagh Garden will be open to public viewing from Friday, 25 February. The Indian Char Bagh Garden is the latest addition to Hamilton Gardens. It will be the sixth garden of the Paradise Garden Collection, which includes the Italian Renaissance Gard... more...

Hamilton's Youth Council has sacrificed a generous portion of its operational costs to donate $500 as sponsorship for two young tradesmen's tsunami relief efforts under Operation Phoenix. The Youth Council donation will support Andrew McDonald and Chris Burgess who will contribute their trade skills to Operation Phoenix's project which aims to rebuild 30 houses in Sri Lanka for those left homel... more...

Targeted rate proposed for transport initiatives9 February 2005For Immediate ReleaseHamilton City Council is proposing a targeted rate to fund major roading and other passenger transport initiatives in next year's draft budget.Council today voted to include a separate Access Hamilton targeted rate of 3.5 per cent as part of the 2005/06 Draft Annual Plan which is on top of a general rate rise o... more...

Detailed analysis of the Westpac Park cricket block has confirmed that its lack of maturity was the key reason that it performed below expectations for the international match between the Black Caps and the World Eleven last month. Hamilton City Council and New Zealand Cricket have carried out a full review of the cricket block and its performance. Chair of Council's Stadiums Management Boar... more...

Councillors schedule community clinics in the west ward4 February 2005For Immediate ReleaseHamilton City Council's west ward councillors have scheduled regular community clinics to be during the rest of the year.The councillors have organised the meetings as a way of engaging with the public and hearing their concerns and issues.Councillors Maria Westphal, John Gower, Joe Di Maio, Dave Macpher... more...

For Immediate ReleaseThe continuing fine weather is pushing water consumption in Hamilton to near record levels and a full sprinkler ban may be needed if current weather conditions continue.Works and services general manager Sally Davis says water consumption over the past twelve consecutive days has exceeded 70 million litres per day, with one day's consumption exceeding 85 million litres."The ... more...

For Immediate ReleaseCouncil is seeking community input into the Second Review of the Hamilton Lake Domain Management Plan.Reserves planner Andrea McKillop says the Lake Domain is one of the largest and most important parks in Hamilton.It's a key recreational resource for the city and developments have made it more accessible and of greater value to the city. Recent developments include the open... more...

Resurfacing work along a busy section of road will be carried out during off-peak hours next week to minimise the effect on traffic. Next Monday to Friday [7-11 February] Ulster Street, from the Baptist Church to Mill Street, is being milled - removing the road's top layer - and resurfaced. Work will not be carried out on Saturday, 12 February to avoid any conflict with the 15 th National Ho... more...

Hamilton Zoo's January visitor numbers show there are more of us going to the zoo than ever before. The total number of visits made to Hamilton Zoo in the month of January has significantly exceeded previous January totals, reaching 19,229. This marks a substantial increase from the next highest January (2002) tally which was 17,418. Visitor numbers have consistently increased on a month-by-mo... more...

It took a while to reach us but the summer weather has sent us plunging into summer - and Council's swimming facilities January visitor numbers tell the story. The total number of visits made to Waterworld this January was 66,109, a significant increase of 4,276 on last January's total. Gallagher Aquatic Centre also beat their visitor totals from last January. Gallagher's had 13,757 visitors ... more...

Hamilton Zoo's January visitor numbers show there are more of us going to the zoo than ever before.The total number of visits made to Hamilton Zoo in the month of January has significantly exceeded previous January totals, reaching 19,229. This marks a substantial increase from the next highest January (2002) tally which was 17,418.Visitor numbers have consistently increased on a month-by-month ... more...

Council is set to launch a three-month sustainable transport campaign on Monday, 7 February with a Commuter Challenge to promote alternatives to the car. The Commuter Challenge will start between 8am - 8.30am amidst peak hour traffic. Competitors will use a range of different forms of transport to highlight the various efficiencies of these when making a journey during peak hour morning traffic... more...

Resurfacing work along two sections of road will be carried out during the evening this week to minimise the effect on traffic. Today and tomorrow [Wednesday, 2 February - Thursday, 3 February] Norton Road, from Tristram Street to Seddon Road, is being milled - removing the road's top layer - and resurfaced. The same resurfacing work will be completed on Boundary Road, from 5 Cross Roads to H... more...