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Māori representation for council committees
Māori will hold a seat on Hamilton council's committees.
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Mayor accused of giving 'jobs for the boys'
Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.
Local Focus: Afghani-Kiwi interpreters get NZ citizenship
Afghani interpreters now have New Zealand citizenship. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Hamilton park plan audit done, but council will not reveal outcome
Council refuses to reveal details of audit into park expansion.
Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'
More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Mayor defends meeting with select group of councillors at home 'to fit everyone in'
Hamilton mayor singled out councillors to discuss voting plans over morning tea.
Mind your language: The eight naughty words Council redacted
Hamilton City Council has reluctantly released its list of eight forbidden words.
Hamilton City Council censors public feedback
Some city councillors say censorship of public submissions doesn't make sense.
Mayor breaks silence on 'conflict of interest'
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King speaks out on questions over conflict of interest.
King won't respond to questions about his potential rate savings
Hamilton mayor won't respond to questions about rates savings.
Hamilton mayor in line for big rates bill drop
Find out how Hamilton's mayor's rates will change under the council's new rates proposal.
What Hamilton City Council's CEO was really told to do
Hamilton mayor says council spending lots of money on review to 'shut down the foxes'.
Mayor says no secret property owners told of his 'vision'
King says he's told anyone who will listen about his vision for a bigger river-facing park
Tiger attack prompts Hamilton council to reassess risk
Council CEO recalls moment tiger victim's husband asked why he hadn't visited.
Mayor says developers won't take advantage of council
Hamilton mayor says developers who were given advanced heads up not 'profiteering type'.
Council CEO defends singling out two property owners
Council defends giving two property owners the heads up on a proposed development.
Hawkesby: Come on the Tron - you're bogged down in bollocks
COMMENT: Hamilton City Council clearly has far too much time on its hands.
Hamilton mayor dumps name change to Kirikiriroa
Hamilton City Council discusses Mayor Andrew King's controversial name change.
Council name change: How Hamilton got its name
Mayor wants to change city council back to its Maori name - where did Hamilton come from?
Poll: Help Hamilton choose a new name
Hamilton's mayor Andrew King is proposing a name change to the city's council.
Major changes proposed for Hamilton
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King wants to turn Hamilton around while increasing rates.
Massive 15.5 per cent rate rise still tipped for Hamilton
Hamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.
Proposal to close council creche
Waterworld will close for six months for renovations, but the creche may never reopen.
Hamilton councillor steps down after lewd message
City councillor steps down from Deputy Chair role after lewd message to journalist.
Plans to bowl Victoria St buildings for giant park
The council wants to build a giant park between Victoria on the River and Embassy Park.
Fears ahead of Tonga v Samoa match
Some fans have given away their tickets amid safety fears at tonight's grudge match.
Gay slurs complaint: Councillor's Facebook page monitored
A Hamilton councillor was disturbed to learn staff sent her FB posts to the CEO.
Hamilton's free CBD parking plan hits turbulence
Free parking in Hamilton's CBD could backfire after residents suggest boycotting it
Two injured in Hamilton North crash
Another crash has happened at one of Hamilton's most notorious intersections.