Hamilton City Council is taking conversations out into neighbourhoods this April, with councillors hosting informal drop‑in sessions at libraries and community centres across the city.

Council in the Community is a citywide initiative led by Senior Councillor Angela O’Leary in her role as Governor’s Operational Lead, giving Hamiltonians the opportunity to meet their local councillors, ask questions and share feedback in familiar local places.

O’Leary said the informal format was intentional. “These sessions are about listening. There are no presentations or speeches. People can drop in for a quick chat or stay longer if they wish. This is a chance to talk directly with the people elected to represent you, and to help inform Long-Term Plan decisions.”

The sessions will also offer a chance to discuss the proposed changes to central city parking and the Hamilton Gardens entry fee.

Sessions have been scheduled across a range of locations and times to make them accessible to as many Hamiltonians as possible.

Council in the Community sessions will be held at the following locations:

• Te Whare Kokonga (Melville), Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12pm – 2pm
• Chartwell Library, Thursday 9 April 2026, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
• St Andrews Library, Friday 10 April 2026, 10am – 12pm
• Central Library, Garden Place, Saturday 11 April 2026, 10am – 12pm
• Hillcrest Library at the Gardens, Tuesday 14 April 2026, 10am – 12pm
• Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library, Thursday 16 April 2026, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
• Te Whare O te Ata (Fairfield), Friday 17 April 2026, 10am – 12pm
• Waimarie Community House (Hamilton East), Monday 20 April 2026, 1pm – 3pm
• Dinsdale Library, Thursday 23 April 2026, 3pm – 5pm
• Glenview Library, Friday 24 April 2026, 10am – 12pm
• Glenview Community Centre, Tuesday 28 April 2026, 2pm - 4pm
• Western Community Centre (Nawton), Wednesday 29 April 2026, 3.30pm – 5.30pm
• Pukete Neighbourhood House, Thursday 30 April 2026, 3pm – 5pm

All sessions are free, drop‑in, and open to everyone.

For more details on Council in the Community go to: hamilton.govt.nz/meetcouncil.

To give feedback on the proposed fees and charges go to: hamilton.govt.nz/haveyoursay.

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