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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support and fund community, local, national, international events, cultural and creative initiatives to make Hamilton a global attraction.

    Maintain and upgrade public facilities to an acceptable standard and invest in areas of the city where there is growth and ageing facilities.

    Embed key strategies in all areas of council such as He Pou Manawa Ora pillars of wellbeing and Te Pae Tawhiti o Kirikiriroa climate strategy.

  • Support and fund community, local, national, international events, cultural and creative initiatives to make Hamilton a global attraction.

    Maintain and upgrade public facilities to an acceptable standard and invest in areas of the city where there is growth and ageing facilities.

    Embed key strategies in all areas of council such as He Pou Manawa Ora pillars of wellbeing and Te Pae Tawhiti o Kirikiriroa climate strategy.