Councillors working to a June 2028 deadline for new water model

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The clock is ticking and the pressure is on as Hamilton City Council elected members were told whatever water delivery service they chose, it must wash its face financially.

Councillors have until December 12 to come up with a preferred option for water delivery, which will then be open for public consultation.

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

• With a city-wide public fireworks display
• Small fireworks displays in each community
• Keep it as is
• We shouldn't celebrate it!
• Anything but fireworks
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 28.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
  28.9% Complete
• 19.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
  19.5% Complete
• 7.6% Keep it as is
  7.6% Complete
• 33% We shouldn't celebrate it!
  33% Complete
• 10.6% Anything but fireworks
  10.6% Complete
• 0.4% Other - I'll share below
  0.4% Complete

2536 votes

Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton city councillors have taken tangible steps towards a new water regime that will see a charge based on their property’s capital valuation in their rates bill for the first time next year.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday on a series of direction-setting decisions in relation to the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan Amendments.