Hamilton is continuing to grow in both popularity and reputation, with the city now home to around 142,000 residents (just on 50,000 houses). More than 8000 Auckland residents moved to Hamilton and its immediate surroundings between 2001 and 2006 and results from Council’s Residents Survey consistently show that residents rate Hamilton as a good place to live.
The constant buzz of activity through the city hosting hallmark events (such as the V8 Supercars Street Race, ‘Balloons Over Waikato’, and ‘The Great Race’, ‘Fuel Festivals’) are some of the main reasons people like living in Hamilton over and above other New Zealand cities. Almost half of New Zealand’s population (just under two million people) live within 160 km of the city. Hamilton is now very much a destination city in its own right.
Passionate, public participation and smart thinking are helping form the city we want Hamilton to become more of. Here on Your Council, Your City you can access the City Strategies that provide a unified approach toward making Hamilton a more sustainable city. There are numerous opportunities for the community to participate in its decision-making processes (Consultation and Notification, Public Notices) throughout the year. With in-depth news, business, events, arts and culture and feature coverage - City News is a must read for all businesses, residents and out-of-town visitors alike.
Key Projects highlights the major projects planned or being built in Hamilton.
