Consultation Closes 27 August 2025: “Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill”
The Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill is currently before Parliament. Public...
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OPINION: Free Tickets and Foggy Justifications
By Graeme Mead (Hamilton West Ward Candidate) Why Ratepayers Deserve Transparency Hamilton...
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The History of Claudelands Events Centre – A Questionable Commercial Venture
By Geoff Kreegher (Hamilton Ratepayer) Summary The Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton was funded...
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OPEN LETTER: Russelle Knaap – Save The Founders Theatre
Russelle Knaap provides CityWatch NZ with an open letter based on what was sent to Hamilton City...
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Council Performance Information Released by Internal Affairs
Summary Internal Affairs has released its first set of council performance information which can...
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Low rates increases achieved at Whanganui District Council – RNZ reports
Summary Whanganui District Council is reported to have an average rates increase of only 2.2%....
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Meet the Candidates: 06 August 2025 – Hamilton Residents & Ratepayers Association Incorporated
From the Hamilton Residents & Ratepayers Association LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Hamilton East...
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OPINION: Water is Life – But Can You Afford It?
By Michael West (Engineer and Hamilton West Ward Candidate) Reproduced with permission from Better...
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OPINION: LGNZ is Confusing Myth and Truth (Part 1)
By John McDonald (CityWatch NZ Editor and Hamilton East Ward Candidate) Local Government New...
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OPINION: Roundabouts, Crossings and Common Sense (or Lack Thereof)
By Jean Dorrell (Hamilton ratepayer, pedestrian, cyclist and driver) Introduction Road safety is...
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