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![Hamilton's tallest buiilding being converted into 191-room hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton's tallest buiilding being converted into 191-room hotel
'It’s well needed and brings such a positive feel to the CBD.'
![Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
![Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes
They were replaced with Smart meters in March.
![Founders drama continues: Demo budget extended by nearly $1m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Founders drama continues: Demo budget extended by nearly $1m
The extension was necessary due to an ‘unprecedented’ asbestos find.
![Eight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelection
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.
![Zeal for zines on show as quirky festival celebrates 10th anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Zeal for zines on show as quirky festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest celebrates the art of random creativity.
![Hamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTP
Mayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.
![Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site
Hamilton City Council decided to sell the land at a council meeting last week.
![HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
!['Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikes
Developers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.
![New Zealand’s smallest economic development agency closes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Zealand’s smallest economic development agency closes
Te Waka would cease operations on June 30.
![Wastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failure
The council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.
![Councillor quit after being queried about regular absences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Councillor quit after being queried about regular absences
Hamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.
![Nominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat open
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
![Mayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissions
Hamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.
![Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work
Hamilton City Council said the work had been planned for a long time.
![Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year
Councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned effective immediately.
![Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
![Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
![Iconic Hamilton Gardens glasshouses to be removed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iconic Hamilton Gardens glasshouses to be removed
The glasshouses have been closed to the public since 2020.
!['Somebody’s got to open that door': Concerns at decision to deny theatres' funding applications](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Somebody’s got to open that door': Concerns at decision to deny theatres' funding applications
Waikato Herald spoke to local arts advocates about what the cuts mean for the future.