Currency and banking
The currency used is the $NZ dollar. Most businesses will accept major credit and debit cards. ATMs are freely located in Hamilton and at surrounding towns. Travellers cheques and other currencies can be exchanged at most banks.
Banks are open Monday-Friday 9am - 4.30pm
Public holidays for 2011 & 2012
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Christmas Day |
Sunday 25 December |
Safety
Hamilton is a great place to live. We enjoy a safe environment with low crime rates where people are able to enjoy participating in their communities. A recent resident survey reflects that with more than 80% of residents saying they feel safe in their neighbourhoods.
Find out more about Council's commitment to safety in Hamilton by reading about the CitySafe initiatives, our road safety programmes and also our civil defence activities, by using the side menu.
Emergency services information
Ambulance
For emergencies call 111
For other than emergency calls for Hamilton
07 847 7070
Fire Service
For emergencies call 111
Deaf Emergency Fax
0800 16 16 10
Police
For emergencies call 111
Hamilton Police Station
858 6200
Hamilton North Community Policing
854 6000
Hamilton West Community Policing
846 6477
Deaf Emergency Textphone (TTY)
0800 16 16 16
Health
Waikato Hospital Patient Enquiries
839 8666
Waikato Hospital Emergency Department
839 8707
Mental Health Crisis Services (emergency only)
0800 505 050
Poisons and hazardous chemicals
For urgent information only
0800 764 766
National Poison Centre (business hours)
03 479 7248
