News/Public Notices
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Hauraki Plains Library & Community Centre: He Pātaka Kōrero opens
News | KawepūrongoThe new Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre will open its doors to the community for the first time on Thursday 23 July.
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Here’s what you told us in the Head Start Pathway survey
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council's Head Start survey results are back.
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An education approach to help Hauraki's recycling work for everyone
News | KawepūrongoFrom 1 Sept 2026, Hauraki District Council is introducing a four-step support process to help households who need a hand getting it right, and to keep the recycling system working well for everyone.
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Plan a safe ride home before you head out
News | KawepūrongoNew road safety campaign launches highlighting the importance of planning before heading out for a night out.
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Waikato Waters begins operations today
News | KawepūrongoToday marks the first day of operations for Waikato Waters, a new initiative designed to deliver water and wastewater services across six council areas
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoHauraki Plains Library and Community Centre; Local Government Reform Survey; Business Awards; Kerepēhi playground now open; Dog Registration and ROL dates; Antenno is getting a new look
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A new name for Ngātea's new library and community centre
News | KawepūrongoThe new Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre has a new name, He Pātaka Kōrero, a name that reflects the stories, knowledge and connections at the heart of the Hauraki Plains.
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Waikato Waters begins operations — what it means for Hauraki
News | KawepūrongoLast week, Waikato Waters marked a significant milestone as it prepares to begin operations in neighbouring councils
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Kerepēhi Playground officially opens, bringing community ideas to life
News | KawepūrongoThere's a new place to play, connect and make memories in Kerepēhi and the community helped build every part of it.
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Cleaner litter bins for Hauraki
News | KawepūrongoHauraki’s litter bins are getting an upgrade, and the new system will keep our public spaces clean, improve safety for the team who look after them, and reduce ongoing costs.
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Waihī's Waste Future Gets a Major Boost
News | KawepūrongoMajor investment in Waihī's transfer station will increase recycling, reduce landfill waste, and support a more sustainable future.
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Have your say on the future of local government in Hauraki
News | KawepūrongoHow local government is organised is about to change across New Zealand, and Hauraki has a short window to help shape what that looks like here.
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Managing your rates just got easier
News | KawepūrongoPayble is here, an online payment platform that gives you more flexibility in how and when you pay your rates.
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Waikato Waters is coming soon!
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council, are transitioning to Waikato Waters on 1 July 2027.
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoThis year's plan for Hauraki; Mayor's message; What we're investing in; Kerbside collection 1 day later King's Birthday;
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Paeroa North wastewater upgrade work starting soon
News | KawepūrongoWe're getting started on an important upgrade to Paeroa's wastewater network.
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Kerepēhi's water supply is built for the next generation
News | KawepūrongoA major upgrade to Kerepēhi’s water infrastructure is now complete, providing a more reliable water supply for the community for decades to come.
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What Hauraki’s 2026/7 Annual Plan funds and why
News | KawepūrongoThe 2026/27 Annual Plan, adopted in April, sets out how we keep that future on track this year while being straight about what things cost.
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Local Government Reform
News | KawepūrongoThere is national discussion underway about the future structure of local government in New Zealand.
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An easier way to pay your rates is coming – Introducing Payble
News | KawepūrongoA new rates payment tool is arriving on 18 May 2026. Find out more about it here.
