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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.
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HDC in Print
News | KawepūrongoHDC Newspage published in the Valley Profile featuring Local Water Done Well Consultation; recent Council decisions; Invite to farewell Ngātea Service Centre and Waihī RTS closed
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Manaaki Toiora News - May
News | KawepūrongoEnhancing the wellbeing of people and our communities. News from Gr8Job Hauraki; Business Support; Community Development and 2025 ONYA awards.
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Advocacy for funding pays off
News | KawepūrongoCouncil's Community Advocacy Officer supports community groups to put their best foot forward when applying for funding outside of Council options and it's making a big impact.
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Two new weighbridges for Waihī Refuse Transfer Station
News | KawepūrongoWaihī Refuse Transfer Station will be temporarily closed from 5 May to mid-June for installation of two new weighbridges.
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HDC in Print
News | KawepūrongoHDC News page - Valley Profile, 15 April 2025 covering ANZAC Day services; Nominations Hauraki Rail Trail Board; Easter Kerbside Collections; Flush your Taps; dog rules and Property Valuations
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Announcing Antenno Competition Winners
News | KawepūrongoCongratulations to Donna and Lorraine, winners of our 'Ready, Set, Snap - Be in To Win with Antenno' competition. Wireless earbuds, sponsored by Antenno on their way to you!
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Changes to public litter and recycling bins
News | KawepūrongoChanges are coming to the public litter and recycling bins in our main town centres and parks. Big Belly bins will be replaced with 240litre rubbish wheelie bins in aluminium casings.
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Progress on the Plains
News | KawepūrongoThis e-newsletter covers events, roadworks, water meter replacements, business courses for entrepreneurs, land drainage maintenance and being water-wise.