Land Drain Maintenance Programme

Council Land Drain Maintenance Programme Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Hauraki District Council Drainage Bylaw Clause 10.1, that Council’s annual drain maintenance programme will operate from November 2026 to June 2027.

During this time council staff and contractors will be entering onto private property to spray aquatic weeds by vehicle or helicopter using an approved weed control chemical or to clear drains using an excavator.

Work will take place in these areas:

Drainage District:
Western Plains, Eastern Plains, Kōmata North, Opukeko, Tirohia, Rotokohu and Taramaire.

Town:
Ngātea, Kerepēhi, Tūrua, Paeroa, Waihī, Whiritoa and Kaiaua.
Individual property owners will be advised only when the excavator is in their area, before work starts.

D A Speirs
Chief Executive
Hauraki District Council