Press Release – Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council has been ranked 21st in the 2021 Top 50 Smart City Governments by Eden Strategy Institute. Hamilton is New Zealand’s highest placed council, ahead of Wellington (33rd) and Christchurch (43rd).
More than 230 municipalities submitted entries to make the list, with Hamilton applying for the first time this year.
The rankings assess each city’s governance on 10 key indicators for achieving smart city outcomes, such as increasing citizen participation, improving service delivery, and enhancing digital inclusion.
Singapore is the number one ranked city, with Seoul, London, Barcelona and Helsinki rounding out the top five.
Hamilton mayor defends Maori seat cop out
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Hamilton Council ducks Maori ward challenge
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Hamilton’s mayor says Maori seats aren’t the only way to ensure better Maori representation in local government.
Hamilton’s mayor says Māori seats aren’t the only way to ensure better Maori representation in local government.
Waikato Tainui is upset the Hamilton Council last week voted 8-4 against introducing Māori wards in time for next year’s local government election.
Mayor Paula Southgate says while she would personally like to see Māori seats, the law change making it easier to do so came in the middle of a consultation on her council’s proposed Māori strategy, He Pou Manawa Ora, which would include enhancements to its existing system of māngai Māori serving on some committees.