Hamilton City Council has said goodbye to overdue fines for its junior and young adult collections. From today (1 July), those fees are being removed and unpaid overdue debt for those collections will be wiped. About $30,000 in outstanding debt will be erased over the next few days. Libraries Director Stephen Pennruscoe said the initiative aims to help shape a city where people thrive, particularly Hamilton’s school-age generations. “Our libraries are an absolute treasure trove for young learners – they help set our rangatahi up for success. This new change is about removing any barriers we can.” It can be hard for families to keep track of the items their