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Stay in the Loop with the latest news from HDC
News | KawepūrongoSummer is just around the corner, with pools opening, community projects getting underway and plenty of opportunities to have your say. Here’s the latest from around Hauraki.
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Paeroa's Railway Reserve gets a slam dunk upgrade!
News | KawepūrongoGreat news for basketball fans and our rangatahi! It's game on for a brand new D-shaped basketball court at Paeroa's Railway Reserve.
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Winners of the Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
News | KawepūrongoCoromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2026 Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards, announced last night in Thames.
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Council opens up iconic spots for Mobile Food Traders
News | KawepūrongoMobile food & beverage businesses are invited to join a new economic development pilot — spots now available two of the district's most popular reserves.
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Paeroa Domain Set for Major Lighting Upgrade
News | KawepūrongoPaeroa Domain could soon be brighter, more reliable and cheaper to run, with plans underway to replace the sports field lights with modern LED lighting.
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Stay in the Loop with Council News
News | KawepūrongoWarm days are coming, springs in full bloom. Find a sunny spot and settle in to read the latest news from the Hauraki District Council team.
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Your community, your update: Come kōrero at your Ward Meeting
News | KawepūrongoThese hui are a chance to catch up on what’s happening in your area, ask questions, share ideas and hear directly from your councillors, Mayor Toby and Council staff.
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Stay in the Loop with Council News
News | KawepūrongoSummer Roadworks plan, so you know what to expect on our roads; the amazing mahi of GR8 Jobs Hauraki ;and several opportunities to connect, contribute, and have your voice heard.
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Keeping Hauraki Moving: Our 26/27 Summer Roadworks Programme
News | KawepūrongoEvery summer, Hauraki District Council gets stuck into our annual Summer Roadworks Programme designed to keep our local roads, drainage systems, and bridges safe and in good working order.
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Head Start Decision Deferred Until After Election
News | KawepūrongoThe Government has decided not to announce decisions on Head Start proposals before the general election. All proposals remain on hold until after the election.
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A step closer to football returning to Morgan Park
News | KawepūrongoProgress towards the next steps on improvements to the football fields at Morgan Park.
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoLet's talk about rates; Kerbside Recycle Right; Ward Meetings; Community Development Grant; Conservation and Heritage Fund.
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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.
