News/Public Notices
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Council welcomes $400,000 boost for Hauraki Rail Trail repairs
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council is welcoming a further $400,000 in Government funding to help repair storm damage on the Hauraki Rail Trail.
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Your rates 2026/27
News | KawepūrongoAn honest chat about rates for the 2026/27 and everything you need to know.
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Kerbside Recycle Right starts from 1 September
News | KawepūrongoWe are introducing our Kerbside Recycle Right programme, an education-first programme designed to help keep Hauraki's kerbside recycling service working well for everyone.
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Creative funding opens for local art projects
News | KawepūrongoHauraki creatives, community groups and artists are being encouraged to apply for the next round of Creative Communities Scheme funding, with applications opening on Monday 10 August 2026.
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Three councils unite behind Waihou–Piako–Coromandel unitary proposal
News | KawepūrongoHauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel district councils have agreed to submit a joint proposal to the Government to form a Waihou–Piako–Coromandel unitary authority.
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Council invests in Waihī Pool to keep community swimming safely
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council has approved funding to replace the ageing gas chlorinator at Waihī Swimming Pool with a salt chlorinator.
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Draft unitary authority proposal to be considered by three councils
News | KawepūrongoA draft proposal for a unitary authority across Waihou, Piako and Coromandel is included in agenda papers for upcoming meetings of Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki and Matamata-Piako district councils.
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Sam shares He Pātaka Kōrero opening with the community
News | KawepūrongoWhen the doors opened at He Pātaka Kōrero, the new Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre in Ngātea, there was plenty to celebrate — and one local creative was there to help capture the day.
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Council steps up footpath repairs after community feedback
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council is increasing its focus on footpath repairs after hearing from the community that safer, more accessible paths are a priority.
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Building Consent Authority (BCA) e-Newsletter
News | KawepūrongoFireplace Season; Understanding the issued Building Consent - Form 5; Construction Monitoring Requirements; Inspections; Compliance Schedules and useful links.
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoHe Pātaka Kōrero | Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre; Local Government Reform Survey; Get ahead of your rates using Payble; Dog registration time; Flush your taps
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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.
