Those who volunteered their time and trade skills in response to the Asian tsunami disaster were thanked by Hamilton mayor Michael Redman at a civic reception yesterday [29 March 2005]. Over 15 volunteers spent five weeks in the Sri Lankan village of Seenigama where they rebuilt approximately 53 houses that had been devastated by the Asian tsunami. The volunteers were sponsored by Operation Pho... more...

Hamilton City Council has been fined for two breaches of its resource consent at the Horotiu Landfill following a prosecution by Environment Waikato.The two offences relate to a lack of adequate cover on the active tip-face in September/October 2003, and to uncovered refuse disposed at the landfill in January 2004. Both offences resulted in flies and odour, which affected neighbouring properties... more...

Hamilton City Council is to bestow its highest honour on Ted Armstrong, a former councillor who served the city for 27 years. Mayor Michael Redman says Council decided unanimously in favour of conferring the Freedom of the City.Mr Armstrong says he is absolutely "over the moon" about the award and can't imagine receiving an honour that would mean more to him. "I have had a long associati... more...

More people are enjoying the pleasure of leisure as Council swimming facilities and the zoo are experiencing all-time patronage highs. January visitor numbers for the zoo this year were the best ever by a significant margin. Similarly February totals were just 500 short of topping previous totals. The arrival of the chimps last September has seen zoo visitor numbers consistently increase on a ... more...

More people are enjoying the pleasure of leisure as Council swimming facilities and the zoo are experiencing all-time patronage highs.January visitor numbers for the zoo this year were the best ever by a significant margin. Similarly February totals were just 500 short of topping previous totals.The arrival of the chimps last September has seen zoo visitor numbers consistently increase on a mont... more...

Waterworld is offering anyone aged 50+ the chance to get fit and healthy on the 50s Forward programme for which free open days are being held on Tuesday, 15 March and Wednesday, 23 March. The open days will introduce all interested participants to the many offerings of the 50s Forward programme says Waterworld customer services coordinator Tina Farrant. "The open days allow those aged 50 and... more...

Resurfacing work along a busy section of road will be carried out during the evening this week to minimise the effect on traffic. Today and tomorrow [Wednesday, 9 March - Thursday, 10 March] the Anglesea Street Bridge Street Rotary, is being milled - removing the road's top layer - and resurfaced. Traffic management will include a single lane and stop/go. This work is part of the re-surfacin... more...

Council gives go-ahead for commuter carpark in the CBD2 March 2005For Immediate ReleaseHamilton City Council has given the go ahead to a parking building in Knox Street that will provide spaces for 487 cars, primarily for commuters.Council last night voted overwhelmingly in favour of proceeding with the project that will see Council enter into a fixed price design and build contract.The parkin... more...