News/Public Notices
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New Rules for Small Stand-Alone Dwellings
News | KawepūrongoThe Government have made changes to the Building Act for Small Stand-alone Dwellings, which came into force on 15 January 2026. This is a summary of the criteria for exemption.
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoMayoral Relief Fund; Your Say, Our Services; Protecting Wharekawa Coast's rare ecosystem; Dog Exercise Area survey; Community Development Grant; Search for Top Dog.
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Designation of Area for Building Emergency Management
News | KawepūrongoHauraki District Council notified the MBIE of its decision to designate the Hauraki District, under the Building Act 2004, to manage buildings that have been affected by land instability and flooding.
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Vehicle-Free Beach Zone Ahead
News | KawepūrongoWe have made the decision to prohibit all vehicles (excluding emergency vehicles) from the beach from Pūkorokoro Stream north to the Hauarahi Stream on the Wharekawa Coast.
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Paeroa Wastewater Treatment Plant - Construction update
News | KawepūrongoHalfway there and construction is coming in on time, on budget. Over 14 local business and contractors are involved in supporting Council's biggest infrastructure build in Council's history.
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Hauraki Māori Business Awards
News | KawepūrongoThe inaugural Hauraki Māori Business Awards 2025 were held at the Silver Fern Farms Events Centre in Te Aroha.
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Fair Deals for Local Wheels
News | KawepūrongoFrom 1 Dec 2025, Hauraki District residents and ratepayers can receive discounted Gate Fees and Charges at the Council’s Refuse Transfer Stations by registering their vehicle number plates.
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Capital Projects in the 12th Triennium
News | KawepūrongoCheck out what Council's achieved over the last three years in the Hauraki District
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Ngātea Northern Estate offers best of all worlds
News | KawepūrongoFifty-two north facing residential lots in the Hauraki District Council’s Ngātea Northern Estate development are now on the market.
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Latest HDC News
News | KawepūrongoUpdate on changes to rates instalment months; wastewater rates to water bills; Waikato Waters Ltd and Rates Rebates
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Waikato Waters Ltd established, largest water CCO in NZ
News | KawepūrongoSeven Councils formally signed the Shareholder's Agreement on Monday 28 July for Waikato Waters Ltd, marking the company's official incorporation as a joint council-controlled organisation (CCO).
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OnYa Awards
News | KawepūrongoNominations are now open, so let’s celebrate someone you think deserves a big OnYa! Nominations close 4 pm, Sunday 27 July.
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Flood hazard modelling on the Plains
News | KawepūrongoWaikato Regional Council's flood hazard modelling for the Hauraki Plains Adaptation Plan is ready for viewing. Come and share your recollections of flooding on your property to validate the modelling.
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HDC in Print
News | KawepūrongoCheck out the highlights of some major capital expenditure projects started or completed in the Plains, Paeroa and Waihī' Wards in the 2024/2025 Financial Year.
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New Food Business Levy
News | KawepūrongoFrom 1 July 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is introducing a new Food Business Levy for all registered food businesses under the Food Act 2014.
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Kia ora from your BCA team
News | KawepūrongoLatest e-newsletter from our Building Control Team with helpful hints and tips for nailing your building consent application.
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Next stop: a revamped Railway Reserve!
News | KawepūrongoPaeroa's Railway Reserve Playground is due for an upgrade and expansion and we need your input to help prioritise what is included before we can apply for external funding.
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HDC in Print
News | KawepūrongoHDC News featuring Land drainage, Water resilience on the Plains, Stock crossings, Refuse Transfer Stations, Dog registrations due 31 July, and Vote 2025.
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Latest HDC News
News | KawepūrongoWrap up of HDC news covering temporary closure of service centres; Waihī Pump Track official opening; Vote 25; Property Valuation objection deadline and update on Local Water Done Well consultation.
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HDC In Print
News | KawepūrongoHDC News page in Valley Profile 20 May 2025 featuring the latest Hauraki Plains Adaptation Plan update.
