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Active Communities Strategy launched

27 NOVEMBER 2009: Promoting an active city through strong partnerships underpins the Active Communities Strategy launched in Hamilton.

Hamilton Zoo welcomes several new furry faces

27 NOVEMBER 2009: The arrival of a male serval at Hamilton Zoo this week adds to a growing number of new faces at the facility. The serval named Akida (meaning 'leader'), who will turn three years old on 14 December, arrived at the facility from Wellington Zoo on Wednesday.

Waikato Museum fun days show how to never have a dull moment

25 NOVEMBER 2009: Residents are invited to try their hand at building bridges, throwing grenades and 'pinning the moustache on the gentleman' during the first of a two-part series of fun days at Waikato Museum this Saturday [28 November] from 11am-4pm.

Trust tells Hamilton the true story of women and gangs

19 NOVEMBER 2009: Advocate for victims of sexual abuse, Louise Nicholas comes to Hamilton this Friday 20 November to launch a book which tells the true story of women and gangs in New Zealand.

Photo of Super Maori Fullas for White Ribbon Day

Bikers champion anti-violence in Hamilton

18 NOVEMBER 2009: Some unlikely spokesmen come to the city on their motorbikes next Friday 27 November to spread the message that family violence is not OK in Hamilton.

Photo of cars driving at night in Hamilton

Drivers advised to avoid Hamilton intersection following spill

18 NOVEMBER 2009: Drivers in Hamilton are being advised to avoid the Te Aroha Street/Ruakura Road/Peachgrove Road intersection, following a clay and soil spill this morning.

City boundary changes

16 NOVEMBER 2009: A joint committee of Hamilton City and Waikato District Councillors will oversee a number of adjustments to Hamilton’s boundaries in the east and northwest.

Homecoming at Hamilton Zoo for Stanley Island tuatara

11 NOVEMBER 2009: It has been a homecoming of sorts for four juvenile Stanley Island tuatara who arrived back at Hamilton Zoo last week after leaving the facility nine months ago as eggs.

Transgender communities focus of Waikato Museum workshops

10 NOVEMBER 2009: The first of a series of free workshops aimed at improving people's understanding of the issues faced by trans people will be held at Waikato Museum this Thursday [12 November].

Photo representing group of Hamilton residents

Te Ara Hou celebrates 10 years as a social work innovation

9 NOVEMBER 2009: On 11 November Te Ara Hou, the innovative social services village situated on Morrinsville Road, celebrates 10 years of working together to address social issues in Hamilton.

CityHeart parking amnesty to run for four weeks

5 NOVEMBER 2009: Council will be distributing flyers on cars in November informing motorists of changes to after-hours parking enforcement in the CityHeart.

Photo of people making public hearing submissions

Variation 21 submission deadline extended

4 NOVEMBER 2009: The deadline for submissions on a District Plan variation has been extended.

Awards serve up 15 years of food safety in Hamilton

28 OCTOBER 2009: Seventy-five Hamilton food businesses will be presented with excellence awards during the 2009 Hamilton Food Safety Awards this afternoon.

Key milestones achieved in challenging times

2 OCTOBER 2009: Council’s 2008/09 Annual Report and summary document are now online. The report provides an audited overview of the 2008/09 financial year of how Council has worked towards its long-term vision for a Vibrant Hamilton. It tables key milestones achieved in the city that occurred during challenging times as the effects of the economic downturn impacted on Council and the community.

New rugby training facility at Beetham Park

30 SEPTEMBER 2009: Hamilton City Council is to build a new rugby training ground at Beetham Park, near Waikato Stadium.

Variation to District Plan zoning rules

30 SEPTEMBER 2009: Hamilton City Council has adopted a variation to the District Plan zoning rules to better manage future retail, business and industrial activities.

Happy Feet pilot programme receives national highly commended award

23 SEPTEMBER 2009: The Happy Feet, pilot programme has received a ‘highly commended’ award at the recent National Golden Foot Awards, hosted by Living Streets Aotearoa.

New security measures at water reservoir facilities

23 SEPTEMBER 2009: New security measures have been put in place and activated today at the city’s seven water reservoir sites. The new measures enhance public safety and reinforce the integrity of security at the facilities.

Hamilton youth set to shine for Recognyz 09

23 SEPTEMBER 2009: Hamilton's young talent will be showcased tomorrow night [24 September] at Founders Theatre for the Recognyz Youth Awards '09.

Local residents unleash their inner artists at Waikato Museum

22 SEPTEMBER 2009:Local residents have been given the opportunity to exhibit their art publicly – many for the first time – thanks to a community art project coordinated by Waikato Museum.

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