for
hAMilton
PEOPLE LOVE
LIVING HERE
• Hamilton embraces the
Waikato River and it is the
focal point of our city
• We value, preserve and
protect Hamilton’s natural,
green environment
• Our city is attractive, well-
designed and compact with
outstanding architecture and
distinctive public spaces
• Our city is a fun place to live
with a vibrant arts scene
• Hamilton is a safe city
• It’s easy to get around
• We celebrate our people
and many cultures
PROSPEROUS
AND INNOVATIVE
• Hamilton has a strong,
productive economy and we
build on our economic strengths
• We have a thriving CbD
• It’s easy to do business here
• Our city grows and prospers
in a sustainable way
OUTSTANDING
CITY LEADERSHIP
• Hamilton is led by effective,
open and responsive governance
• Council’s finances are sustainable
for the long term
• We operate efficiently and
provide exceptional service
• The city takes a leadership role
regionally and nationally
THeSe aRe THe
OUTCOMES
aND
GOALS
We Have FOR HaMILTON:
our vision is to Be A sMArt City in every WAy AnD in
everytHinG We Do.
WE HaVE a uniQuE, GREEn anD natuRal EnViRonmEnt, WitH tHE WaiKato
RIVER RUNNING THROUGH THE HEART OF OUR CITY. WE CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE
COMMUNITY AND ACKNOWLEDGE OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE.
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