Hauraki Inc. We’re creating a place where talent wants to live!
The Hauraki District Council's vision is for a District that encourages vibrant communities, provides a great lifestyle and fosters a positive climate for balanced, sustainable development.
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Hauraki Rail Trail appoints Diane Drummond as new general managerThe Hauraki Rail Trail has a new general manager. View the story - Hauraki Rail Trail appoints Diane Drummond as new general manager |
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Prime Minister presented with Council growth strategyAdopted on 28 September at the last Council meeting of the previous Council, Hauraki District Council’s new Economic Development Strategy was presented to Prime Minister John Key on during his visit to Allied Faxi New Zealand Food Company, the District’s new Chinese-owned ice cream factory at Kerepehi. View the story - Prime Minister presented with Council growth strategy |
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Kia ora: PaeroaThis town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle. |
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Construction begins on Chinese ice cream factoryTurning the first sod of earth on the site of the new Allied Faxi Food Company's ice cream factory are Hauraki District Council economic development manager David Fielden, left, Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga, Faxi general manager Arthur Yan and Hauraki District Councillor and economics port folio holder Toby Adams. (stuff.co.nz) |
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Property opportunities along national cycle trailGetting out on the bike this weekend is great for your health, but it's increasingly beneficial for commercial property and business owners too. |
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Cycle trails offer entrepreneurs, communities a good rideThe rollout of the New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) project across New Zealand is bringing opportunities for commercial property and business owners to benefit from increased tourism numbers, both domestic and international. (The National Business Review) |
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Trail BlazersThe roll out of the national cycleway initiative across new zealand is bringing opportunity for commercial property and business owners to benefit from increased tourism numbers both domestic and international. Total property editor jody robb looks at some of the positive spin-offs as the initiative clicks into another gear. Original source "Bayleys Total Property Issue 2, 2015" |
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Hauraki blazes economic trail to BeijingThe moon wasn’t blue, pigs weren’t flying; but a visit from senior political leaders of Beijing to the Hauraki District last Saturday was almost as unlikely and much more significant, says Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga. |
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Humble as everJill unaware of award nomination. A Paeroa businesswoman who has no interest in the tokens of commercial success, ... (Hauraki Herald) |
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Hauraki Rail Trail named among NZ's top 5 cycling spotsCyclists have named Hauraki Rail Trail to be among New Zealand's favourite places to pedal. (Waikato Times) |
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Industry names a rising culinary starBistro at the Falls Retreat chef Brad King is one of five NZ Beef and Lamb Ambassador Chefs in the country. (Hauraki Herald) |
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Kia ora: WaihiCommunity spirit, cool cafes and amazing walks add to the gold mining town's charm, finds Elisabeth Easther. (NZ Herald) |
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Big day looms for project with long historyIt's been a long process, but the opening of the Waihi Gold Discovery Centre is imminent. (Waikato Times) |
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Tiny town sweet on icecream factoryA tiny rural Waikato town wants to establish itself as the "North Island's premier food technology hub". (NZ Herald) |
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Business Friendly CouncilHauraki District Council is a business friendly Council. If you would like to discuss a new business idea please contact our Economic Development Officer, David Fielden, on 07 862 5096 or 021 921 914. |
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Hauraki LifestyleHauraki has much to offer families. With a lower cost of living and excellent climate, families can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, tramping, Cycling on the new Hauraki Rail Trail and sports. Our schools are of an excellent standard. Also, we don't have traffic jams! |
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Agrisea NZ LtdAgrisea NZ Ltd is a family owned and operated business in the Hauraki District. |
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Quinn Engineering - videoQuinn Engineering is another successful business being run from the Hauraki District. Find out why. |
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Bikerider & Dirtrider Magazines from Paeroa - videoHauraki is home to Two Creative, the company that produces the Bike Rider and Dirt Rider magazines. View the video to find out why they are happy to operate from the Hauraki District. |
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By hokey - we're making icecream for ChinaA Chinese dairy company will set up an icecream factory in Hauraki District, creating between 40 and 50 local jobs. (Waikato Times) |
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Starting a business? Ask us for helpPlanning to start a business in Hauraki? Then make the Council a first port of call - just as you'd consult with your solicitor, accountant or builder. (Hauraki Herald) |
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Teamwork adds steel to winning contractA Waihi engineering firm has discovered that a little Kiwi collaboration can slay the Chinese manufacturing dragon. (Waikato Times) |
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Agrisea eyes 'the mainstream'AgriSea, Paeroa-based maker of seaweed nutrition and health products to the agriculture, viticulture and horticulture sectors, home gardeners, and increasingly the human health market, is unashamedly a certified organic company. (Waikato Times) |
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Usain Bolt, UFO spotted at Firth of Thames beach...a Kaiaua beach on the Firth of Thames has been the starring film set for the work of Academy Award, Cannes and Olympic gold winners this year. (Waikato Times) |
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Birds of a feather...Pretty as a picture, historical, ornithological and close to home, Miranda gets two thumbs up from Elisabeth Easther. (New Zealand Herald) |
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'Buy Local' Hauraki Council staff toldBuying locally when possible will become a priority for Hauraki District Council staff...(Waikato Times) |
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Five Pillars plan to attract new business, people to HaurakiThe Hauraki District Council is ramping up its efforts to attract new business and fresh faces...(Waikato Times) |
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Luxury yacht builder in the Hauraki backblocksThe Waikato business sector is full of surprises. (Waikato Times) |
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Coromandel: Meals on WheelsThe food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for... (New Zealand Herald) |
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Cafe strikes gold on Hauraki Rail TrailOwners initially dubious of the trail's potential. (Waikato Times) |
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Hauraki Rail Trail paved with tourism goldThe Hauraki Rail Trail is used by thousands each month. (Waikato Times) |
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Hauraki freedom camper friendlyFreedom campers will be met with open arms in the Hauraki... (Waikato Times) |
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Five pillars plan to attract new business, people to HaurakiThe Hauraki District Council is ramping up its efforts to attract new business and fresh faces... (Waikato Times) |
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Globe-trotting Charan comes full circle“It’s definitely the best thing we could have done for our family,” says Charan (also published in Hauraki Herald) |
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Paeroa just the place for former Auckland family"the mortgage payments on the family home... in Paeroa are less than the rent they were paying to their Beachlands landlord" (also published in Hauraki Herald) |
Also view: Down to Business for profiles on businesses in the Hauraki District.