Hamilton City Council promises ratepayers a procurement overhaul
A rev-up of how the city council awards major contracts is under way, with a new subcommittee, a 35-point reform plan, and a promise to be more open.
It follows a damning report on procurement that found several high-value deals were among the $239 million (12%) of Hamilton City Council contract value that did not go through a tender process. The 2024 KPMG report also pointed to weak oversight and staff finding “workarounds”, but was not made public for two years.
Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies
He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.
Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.
Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?
Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.
David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.
What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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100% I support it
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0% I don't support it
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0% Not sure
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