Julie Hardaker

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

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

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

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 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 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 will be back in Hamilton's water within the week. Audio

Hamilton City Council has voted to put fluoride back in the water - less than a year after taking it out. Audio

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

Water has become a contentious issue in Hamilton just three weeks out from the local government elections. Audio

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

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

The Mayor of Hamilton will meet city councillors today to discuss a Government threat to sack the council and appoint a commissioner. Audio

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

Julie is the new Mayor of Hamilton. Audio

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