Hamilton City Council

17/06/2026

In celebration of Volunteer Week, we’d like to give a massive shout-out to the many volunteer groups, schools, and individuals who generously give their time to help restore nature in our city. We’re lucky to have so many dedicated people across Kirikiriroa who regularly roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to care for our gullies, parks, and natural areas. Ngā mihi nui for all your mahi – it is truly appreciated.

This year’s Volunteer Week theme is ‘Your Year to Volunteer / Tōu Tau ki te Tūao’. If you’re looking to get involved in 2026, there are plenty of opportunities coming up to help restore nature. Visit volunteerhamilton.rosterfy.co/event/list to find out more.

15/06/2026

Hamil…gone?

Our city's not going anywhere, but council boundaries might be.

Local government reform is coming, which could change the way our council looks and operates in the future

We’ve developed 10 principles to help weigh up the various options for our city and region, and we want YOUR feedback.

This is your chance to help shape your future council.

👉Learn more and have your say by 5 July https://brnw.ch/21x3llu

12/06/2026

Local government reform is coming and will change the way councils look and operate in the future.

From today, you can have your say on what matters most to you when it comes to local government reform. These insights will help guide us as we develop a proposal for how councils could be improved for our communities.

This is your chance to help shape your future council.

Hear more from Tim Macindoe for Mayor of Hamilton below and have your say by 5 July.

Have your say at: https://brnw.ch/21x3hzC

11/06/2026

On Thursday, Hamilton councillors took part in a waananga, discussing some of the big issues shaping Hamilton’s growth.

While no decisions were made, there was plenty to cover, including updates on development in Peacocke and a briefing from the Templeton Group on their proposed hotel for Victoria Street.

Opportunities like this help make sure councillors are well-informed and in the best position to make good decisions for our city.

Here’s Councillor Maria Huata with more.

11/06/2026

Are you part of a community group or organisation that needs funding?

The next round of the Community Services Grant is now open until 30 June!

If your group runs essential services or low-cost events in Hamilton, you could be eligible.

To see eligibility and to learn more head to:

Apply for funding to support community groups that provide services for people across a diverse range of areas in Hamilton.

08/06/2026

A massive shout-out to everyone who joined us at Tauhara Park on Friday for Arbor Day. It was fantastic to see so many people pitch in to help plant 10,000 native trees throughout the morning - what a great way to kick off the planting season! A special ngaa mihi nui to Trees That Count and Bupa NZ for donating 6000 of the trees. Thanks for helping restore nature in the city.

Missed out on joining us at Arbor Day? There are lots of other opportunities to get involved this planting season! Check out volunteerhamilton.rosterfy.co. to see what else is coming up.

08/06/2026

Don't be alarmed, Hamilton!

A nationwide test of our Emergency Mobile Alert system is taking place this Sunday.

Check out the post from Civil Defence Waikato below for more information 👇

⚠️ New Zealand's annual test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system will be sent on this Sunday 14 June between 6pm-7pm to all capable phones and other SIM-connected devices ⚠️

This test makes sure the EMA system works as it should nationwide, and helps keep you safe during future emergency events.

❗ If you have a hidden phone for your personal safety, or the sound of the alert affects your physical or mental health in any way, we recommend turning off any devices with a SIM connection between 6-7pm on Sunday 14 June, or putting them into flight mode.

👉📱 You can mute the sound of the alert by pressing the volume button on the side of your phone – this mutes the sound of the EMA while leaving the message on screen for you to read in full.

Find out more about Emergency Mobile Alerts at https://getready.govt.nz/ema

08/06/2026

📢 Have your say, Hamilton!

We’d like your feedback on the section of Peachgrove Road which sits outside Hamilton Boys’ High School (HBHS) and Peachgrove Intermediate. Thousands of residents, students and passing vehicles use the corridor daily.

During school drop off and pick up times, the area gets heavily congested. Local schools have advocated for a number of years for Council to invest in road safety improvements in the area.

To respond to this, we’ve developed four improvement options for Peachgrove Road between Wilson Street and Frances Street.

👉Learn more and have your say now: https://haveyoursay.hamilton.govt.nz/peachgroveroad?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=peachgrove+road+consultation

04/06/2026

Heads up Hamilton, possibly some bad weather heading our way today.

Stay dry out there ☔

***update 9pm 5 June. This thunderstorm watch is what the 90s band Lighthouse call “Lifted!” (That includes Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula).

Calvin Harris said it best “ready for the weekend”. That is all, as you were ☺️***

***Update 7pm 5 June: the thunderstorms are travelling east over the northern North Island. The thunderstorm watch is now valid until 10pm, including Coromandel Peninsula.***

Our friends at MetService New Zealand have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Waikato, valid from 3pm - 8pm today (Friday 5 June).

Also for The Coromandel Peninsula valid from 5pm-9pm today.

Thunderstorms will be accompanied by heavy rain of 10-25mm/h and wind gusts of 100km. There is a moderate risk of heavy downpours of 25/40mm/h with or without thunderstorms.

Rainfall of this intensity could cause flash flooding especially in low lying areas.

🍁 Clear gutters of leaves
🛝 secure backyard play equipment and outdoor furniture
🌧️ never enter floodwaters

Get more information: www.MetService.com/warnings

04/06/2026

We're taking a proactive step toward the biggest shake-up of local government in decades by choosing to go for the Government’s ‘Head Start’ reform pathway.

So, what does that mean? We’ll be developing a proposal by 9 August 2026 that outlines how local government could be improved for our communities – creating a new system that is more fit for purpose. This may involve a merger with one or more councils to become a unitary authority, that would also deliver regional council responsibilities.

This is a significant moment and an opportunity to shape our future, rather than risk decisions being made for us later.

We know there’s a lot to consider, and the timeframes are tight.

Read more about this and what happens next 👉 www.hamilton.govt.nz/simplifying-local-government