Hamilton City Council Rates & Debt
25 September 2019
Despite reassuring noises from Council, the current trend indicates Hamilton ratepayers should prepare for ongoing hefty rate increases. Indeed, significantly higher rates are unavoidable unless Council reverses its current spending trajectory.
17 September 2019
Yesterday’s (17 Sep 2019) Hamilton City Council meeting was a bad one for Hamilton’s ratepayers.
Nov 4 2018
Homebuyers are turning their backs on Hamilton in pursuit of cheaper builds in surrounding districts.
Oct 17 2018
The city's newly adopted 10-year-plan may have triggered an "apparent inequality" for landlords of high density apartments.
Jul 7 2018
Opinion: Who voted for Richard Briggs' $440k annual salary? I've yet to meet a six-figure manager who's worth the pay.
May 4 2018
Hamilton City Council is being urged to set up an independent panel to unpick the work of its chief executive.
Dec 1 2017
Mayor Andrew King has held firm with his rate rise by proposing a 15.5 per cent rise in his 10 year plan.