Julie Hardaker
The impact of NPS outside of Auckland
The National Policy Statement published yesterday aims to force councils around the country to make sure enough land is freed up to keep pace with growth in demand for homes and businesses. Audio
The influence of politics on art
Local body politicians have the ability to shape the community socially and physically. The beautification of Hamilton has been overseen in recent years by Mayor Julie Hardaker. She's stepping down… Audio
City rocked by tiger keeper mauling - Hamilton Mayor
The death of an experienced zoo keeper mauled by a lion has rocked Hamilton Zoo and the wider community. Julie Hardaker is the Hamilton Mayor. Audio
Financial secrets of the Hamilton Council
When all we hear about is how much council debt there is, the Hamilton Council is in surplus. We ask mayor Julie Hardaker how they did it. Audio
Hamilton Mayor defends money spent on Under 20 tournatment
Hamilton is one of the cities that paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to host some of the Under 20 World Cup matches. Audio
Hamilton City's plan to curb begging and living rough - can it work?
Hamilton City Council is proposing a bylaw which would clamp down on begging, sleeping rough and other so-called "anti social" behavior. Social service advocates say it is draconian and doesn't… Audio
Fluoride is going back in Hamilton's water - for now
Fluoride will be back in Hamilton's water within the week. Audio
Fluoride decision for Hamilton edges closer
Hamilton City Council has voted to put fluoride back in the water - less than a year after taking it out. Audio
Youths and alcohol in Hamilton cause concern
Hamilton MPs are to meet police next week over growing concerns over the nine-year-old boy who appeared drunk in an online video. Audio
Debate of water meters becomes election issue in Hamilton
Water has become a contentious issue in Hamilton just three weeks out from the local government elections. Audio
Hamilton's council-owned theatre spaces
Hamiltonians are being asked if they want to keep subsidising three council owned theatre spaces. Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker explains the reasons behind the move and the implications for local… Audio
Hamilton's renowned roses safe
Peace has broken out in Hamilton's War of the Roses. The city council had considered ripping out the award winning Rogers Rose Garden to help save more than 14 million dollars, but now it's decided… Audio
Government threatens to sack Hamilton City Council
The Mayor of Hamilton will meet city councillors today to discuss a Government threat to sack the council and appoint a commissioner. Audio
Hamilton ratepayers to pay for floodlight upgrade
The Hamilton City Council has voted to pay to upgrade Waikato Stadium's lighting, which has been found to be too weak for an evening Rugby World Cup game. Audio
Hamilton mayor accused of hiding election donations
The mayor of Hamilton is being called on to come clean about where he's getting the money to fund his re-election campaign. Audio