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It was great to catch up with John Key and Sir William Gallagher today at the opening of Zealong Tea[...]

I acknowledge that heritage, both Maori and European is important for Hamilton's identity. I have always had concerns around planning[...]

The Hamilton Central Business Association leadership think Hamiltonians are negative about the CBD.  I think people actually love Hamilton ...[...]

I am very concerned for first time house buyers. Due to the scarcity of section availability prices have increased by[...]

Hamilton City Councillor Andrew King announced on Monday night he will run for mayor. The councillor will also stand for[...]

I will be standing for Mayor of Hamilton city in the 2016 elections. I have been a Hamilton City Councillor[...]

“Say ‘No’ to Water Meters” I do not support the installation of water meters in Hamilton. There is no business[...]

Manipulation shouldn't be our foundation. Hamilton City Council must build on truth. Hamilton City Council has shot itself in the foot with[...]

Hamilton’s housing crisis: It is simply not correct that Hamilton is ahead of the supply and demand equation. We have[...]

Julie Hardaker is stepping down as mayor in October so the hunt is on.

At the rugby with my son Malcolm and family after a hard day in the office. Go the Chiefs!

“Are you concerned about pokies in Hamilton? At present pokie machines within the Gambling Permitted Areas can stay in their[...]

From Stuff.co.nz A spat has broken out between two political rivals over the use of a prominent Hamilton billboard in[...]

" Slow down Andy "

Article from Waikato Times: Hamilton's central city is out-performing other major centres, according to latest financial figures. But business and[...]

I’m replying to comments about me from Waikato Times columnist Denise Irvine in her “Looking for kindness in an era[...]

Look who I bumped into today at the Institute of Directors 25th Anniversary celebration as a guest of the ANZ![...]

Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga and myself after a meeting today at Hamilton City Council. Don’t be fooled by the red[...]

There still needs to be hours when the dive pools are available for the public.  My opinion is yes, the[...]

Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker is pushing ahead with her idea to develop Ferrybank Park. My concern with the Ferrybank project[...]

I'm voting to change our flag. I'm sick of being called an Aussie when I travel. For this reason when[...]

I tried and failed to stop this silly spending. This park that Council has voted to further develop commercially -[...]

From Stuff.co.nz: A spat has broken out among city politicians after one councillor accused another of costing ratepayers thousands of[...]

From Stuff.co.nz: City councillors have billed ratepayers more than $43,000 this council term for travel, accommodation and course costs. In[...]

Thanks Ben, Walter & Richard van den Engel for the invitation to the Grand Opening of the Ebbett Audi and[...]

I represented Hamilton City Council last week at the 75th birthday of Pavlovich Coachlines which my brother (Philip) worked for[...]

As policymakers Hamilton City Councillors have the chance to reduce alcohol-related harm associated with licensed venues at this Thursday's Council[...]

Either Mayor Julie Hardaker or Councillor Rob Pascoe had the chance to stop this silly proposal by voting with me[...]

Restricting trading hours is the most effective, and cost-effective, measure available to policymakers to reduce alcohol-related harm associated with licensed[...]

It was very sad that Hamilton lost a zoo keeper in such a tragic way at the end of last[...]

Here we go again! Proposing to spend huge amounts of money on Hamilton's central city with no budget allocated. It's[...]

Further to my post of the 31 August "Council standoff as King refuses to withdraw allegations" - Thanks to Geoff[...]

I am fiercely against commercial activity on land which was put into Reserve (as a Park) by our forefathers for[...]

Represented Hamilton City Council yesterday at the Great Race finish line. Harvard, Cambridge and Waikato Universities challenged for the honour[...]

Concerned about pokies in Hamilton? Hamilton City Council is seeking submissions on pokies this month. This is a once in[...]

NZ Flag debate takes unusual twist. Love Hamilton and what I can do for the City but this was totally[...]

Why Hamilton City Council shouldn't be in the property market. We brought a piece of land for $3 million dollars[...]

Why should Hamilton be the guinea pigs and spend $100,000+ of rate payers money to test electronic voting at the[...]

What FIFA wants FIFA gets! Hamilton Council employees spent 9000 hours on the recent FIFA U-20 World Cup. At $100[...]

An exciting day for Hamilton! Kiwi Air landed at Hamilton Airport for the first time just after midday. Congratulations Ewan[...]

Should the public be concerned if members are misleading the Council? Should discussions be behind closed doors? Read more at[...]

A stellar opinion piece writing for the Waikato Times by Geoff Taylor. Possibly written 'tongue in cheek' but an engaging,[...]

Is there a "Hidden Agenda" to relocate our Senior Citizens from the prime location of the centre they paid towards?[...]

I could not, in good faith, vote in last week’s Finance Committee meeting to accept the report that provided an[...]

Councillors have free access to a plush corporate box at Waikato Stadium and premium seating at most events at Founders[...]

The lighter side of Council work. Opening the new playground at Minogue Park, Hamilton, yesterday. Having a race with fellow[...]