Hamilton City Council has purchased the Downtown Plaza car park for the strategically important role it will play in the revitalisation of the central city. The underground car park has been bought for $9 million from Metro Parking W and H Limited (operated by Wilson Parking) with ownership changing hands on 1 September 2009. Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock says the 460-space car park is a critically... more...

Hamilton City Council today welcomed a $938 million investment in the region's roads. The announcement was made by the Transport Minister, Stephen Joyce, as part of the $8.7 billion National Land Transport Programme. "I am delighted the Government has come through on a commitment made at the election to advance critical roading in the region," says Hamilton mayor Bob Simcock. "Since the Governm... more...

Forty-three finalists have been selected from amongst 283 entries for the Trust Waikato National Contemporary Art Award 2009. Now in its ninth year, the annual award is renowned for the challenging and often controversial entries it attracts – and this year is no exception. Award judge Charlotte Huddleston, who is a well-known curator and essayist, and is currently the Curator of Contemporary Art... more...

The Hamilton Central Business Association has established its executive committee with the aim of further enhancing the commercial, retail and hospitality sectors of the central city. The Association was required to elect the committee as part of the formation of the Business Improvement District. The election was held last night and results confirmed today. The new committee is Peter Gates (Cha... more...

Residents along a section of Lake Domain Drive in Hamilton are currently without water after a water main broke around 3.30pm this afternoon. The break occurred when a tapping band broke during a routine disconnection. Properties along Lake Domain Drive from Killarney Road to Lake Road, including Fowlers Avenue, are without water while repairs are underway. Water is expected to be restored to a... more...

It is a case of 'the show must go on' at Claudelands, despite construction now currently underway onsite. The venue is undergoing a $68.4 million upgrade which will see the construction of a 5,000-capacity indoor multipurpose arena, conference centre capable of holding up to 1,500 delegates and upgraded exhibition facilities. Work began on the arena portion of the development last month and const... more...

An exhibition that takes a fresh look at Hamilton's history opens to the public at Waikato Museum this Saturday, 22 August. 'Never a Dull Moment! Hamilton stories' is a major semi-permanent exhibition which explores the growth of Hamilton from 1864 to 1945. Developed in response to market research highlighting a strong desire from Hamilton residents for a major exhibition on the city's settler hi... more...

The Hamilton Central Business Association will take its last formal establishment step this week before taking up its role as the Business Improvement District (BID) for the central city. As part of the BID Policy, the Association is required to hold an election for the formation of its executive committee. Voting forms have been posted out to retailers and commercial property owners in central c... more...

This is the last week to view the international blockbuster exhibition Da Vinci Machines at Waikato Museum before it leaves Australasia. The exhibition, which showcases 60 interactive machines based on the original drawings of Leonardo da Vinci and crafted by internationally acclaimed Florentine artisans Teknoart, opened at Waikato Museum on 14 March. Originally scheduled to close on 29 June, hig... more...

The hatching of two kea chicks at Hamilton Zoo was caught on camera last Thursday [13 August] as part of a project between the facility and the Kea Conservation Trust. The project enables 24-hour recordings of the kea nest box at Hamilton Zoo to be broadcast live at the facility and on www.keaconservation.co.nz, after state-of-the-art infrared and colour camera systems were installed at the facil... more...

Hamilton residents will have a chance to 'escape into another world' next week as part of Library Week 2009. A national event that has been held for more than 35 years, Library Week helps to raise the profile of libraries and celebrate the key role they play in our communities. Held from 10-16 August, this year's Library Week theme is 'escape, explore, discover – Ki te whai ao, ki te ao mārama', ... more...