Hamilton City Council

Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward
The Hamilton City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). two councillors will be elected from the Kirikiriroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hamilton City Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Work alongside social housing providers and developers to design solutions for affordable housing while ensuring the health of the river.

    Work alongside community groups and agencies to design solutions to help alleviate homelessness.

    Work alongside key community groups and local businesses to design a strategy to beautify urban spaces and streetscapes.

  • Work alongside social housing providers and developers to design solutions for affordable housing while ensuring the health of the river.

    Work alongside community groups and agencies to design solutions to help alleviate homelessness.

    Work alongside key community groups and local businesses to design a strategy to beautify urban spaces and streetscapes.