A low response for dog registrations in Hamilton may be attributed to confusion over requirements for micro-chipping of new dogs. Hamilton has approximately 8,000 dogs that need to be registered before the end of the month & and currently fewer than half of these dogs have been registered. Dog owners who complete their dog registration by 30 June will receive a prompt payment discount on the... more...

Hamilton will welcome 200 new citizens tonight [Monday, 26 June 2006] at this year's second citizenship ceremony. The ceremony will be held at Founders Theatre at 7pm. The new citizens that are being welcomed to our country and our city come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. People from 27 different countries, including Malaysia, Romania, Korea and Canada can now call New Zealand home. H... more...

The first planting of kowhai trees for what is set to become an annual event in Hamilton took place along the Waikato River bank today [Tuesday, 20 June]. In July 2005, Council provided $20,000 in response to a proposal by Nga Mana Toopu O Kirikiriroa for the planting of 500 kowhai trees along the riverbank. The first of those 500 trees were planted today using a ko which is a ceremonial digging ... more...

Hamilton is to get free public transport citywide during the weekend of the V8 Supercar event under a deal struck by the Event Promoter. A progressive transport passenger strategy has been developed that promises to maximise accessibility during the event for both event goers and residents of the city. Several transport initiatives have been identified as part of the strategic planning of the V8... more...

Hamilton will officially re-launch the convention bureau formerly operated by Tourism Waikato at an industry gathering in Christchurch next month. A large number of conference and convention facility operators from throughout the country will meet with domestic and international conference organisers at MEETINGS, the annual trade event held in Christchurch 19 and 20 July. Hamilton City Council h... more...

Council's finalised its 2006-16 Long-Term Plan today after a dynamic consultation and consideration of public submissions. Hamilton Mayor Michael Redman says the finalising of the long-term plan is a significant milestone for Council and Hamilton. It's a forward thinking plan, inflation proofed and provides a blueprint for the development of Hamilton over the next 10 years which continues to expe... more...

Tokopikowhakahau, the meeting house standing within Waikato Museum's marae atea, is bound for Asia early next year. The meeting house forms part of a 120 taonga exhibition from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa) that will be on exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum, Japan, from January to March 2007. The exhibition will then travel to other potential venues in Asia including ... more...

A dog identified as being responsible for a serious attack on a woman in Frankton last week has been seized by Council's Animal Care team. It is believed that immediately after the attack the animal was removed from the city, possibly to avoid detection from authorities. The seized dog has been impounded at the Animal Care Centre while Council considers prosecution of the owner. Animal Care and... more...

The World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro in 2010 means a major role for Hamilton as part of the staging of the event. Hamilton is the official Host City for the world championships and as a significant sponsor will play a key part in supporting the regatta. Hamilton's $300,000 sponsorship of the World Rowing Championships includes staging the opening ceremony, funding of special transpor... more...

Three-laning work on one of Hamilton's most congested areas will begin next Wednesday [14 June] to help traffic move more easily along Boundary Road. The three-laning project is part of Access Hamilton and aims to provide relief from excessive congestion along Boundary Road during peak travel times. Access Hamilton is the city's transport strategy which aims to improve transport efficiency and en... more...

Council is appealing to the Frankton community to help locate a dog that made an attack yesterday [Wednesday, 31 May]. The dog made an attack on a walker along Hawk Street in Frankton. Council's Animal Care unit responded immediately upon receiving notification of the attack but has not yet been able to locate the dog. The victim suffered facial injuries and required medical attention. She's now... more...