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Rapid rail investigation welcomed

Rapid rail investigation welcomed

August 25th 2020 Today I welcomed the announcement that government will investigate the potential for rapid rail between Hamilton and Auckland. Transport Minister Phil Twyford said the government intends Read more

Water: something must change

Water: something must change

August 17th 2020 Last month I was asked by Local Government New Zealand to speak with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and others about the issue of three waters reform. Since then, I have addressed a number of Mayors, Read more

Rates dropped to 2.8 per cent

Rates dropped to 2.8 per cent

July 24th 2020 “Yesterday I chaired the very important meeting which saw our Council confirming an annual average rates rise of 2.8 per cent for the coming 2020/21 year. The increase is one per cent lower than Read more

Bounce Back: Let's Create a Stronger, More Vibrant City Together

July 24th 2020 Hamilton, we'll bounce back. And while we rebound, let's rebuild. We have talented people. We have innovative businesses. We have a strong education sector. We have resilient communities. We have Read more

A fantastic new asset for Hamilton

A fantastic new asset for Hamilton

July 19th 2020 I had the privilege today to open yet another new asset for Hamilton. A wonderful 84-metre long ‘history wall’, celebrating the history of FMG Stadium Waikato has been installed. The wall outs Read more

Hamilton Ready To Do Part & House Returnees to NZ

Hamilton Ready To Do Part & House Returnees to NZ

June 26th 2020 I know our city will do its part to help accommodate New Zealanders returning home and going into managed isolation. It has been announced that further hotels in Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington and Read more

Ruakura Project will Unlock Colossal Benefits for our City

Ruakura Project will Unlock Colossal Benefits for our City

June 9th 2020 Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Chair Parekawhia McLean and I at the announcement this morning. Read more

Community funds more than 19,000 plants for Waiwhakareke

Community funds more than 19,000 plants for Waiwhakareke

June 5th 2020 From left to right: Hamilton City Council Community Planting Coordinator Gerard Kelly, Environment Committee Deputy Chair Sarah Thomson, Wintec Kaumatua Tame Pokaia, Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate, Read more

Positive Environmental Outcomes for Hamilton

Positive Environmental Outcomes for Hamilton

May 12th 2020 Hamilton City Council has ensured that sustainability and strong environmental outcomes are front and centre as we push to secure a share of the Government stimulus package aimed at creating jobs and Read more

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