News/Public Notices
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An easier way to pay your rates is coming – Introducing Payble
News | KawepūrongoA new rates payment tool is arriving on 18 May 2026. Find out more about it here.
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Ngātea greenwaste service closing
News | KawepūrongoWednesday 22 April, will be the last day for the community to dispose of greenwaste in Ngātea.
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HDC News in print
News | KawepūrongoPublic Ward meetings; Closure of Ngātea's greenwaste disposal service; Anzac Day parades and services; Dog owners update your details reminder.
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Land Drainage Committee Elections - Hauraki District Council
News | KawepūrongoNominations have now closed, and all 11 roles have been successfully filled by community members from across the district.
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Big changes (and big fun) coming to Kerepēhi Playground
News | KawepūrongoKerepēhi is getting ready for a playground transformation, shaped by local voices and designed for play, connection, and community fun.
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Camp at the edge of something rare – the right way
News | KawepūrongoFreedom camping is part of the Kiwi way of travelling, and we welcome it here. Camp in designated areas, follow site rules, and help protect our coastlines and communities for everyone.
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Hauraki District Plan Notification of Decisions on Plan Change
Public NoticesHauraki District Council gives notice that it has made its decisions on submissions and further submissions on Proposed Plan Change 2: Waihi; Residential and Industrial Re-zoning
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Plains Water Supply – Planned Water Shutdown
News | KawepūrongoWe’re carrying out essential work on the primary water network on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to help keep your drinking water safe and reliable.
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Donated fence posts to repair flood-damaged Hauraki Rail Trail
News | KawepūrongoHauraki Rail Trail restoration efforts are set to get a boost this week, with a $100,000 donation of fence posts and railings to help repair the 24 km section of cycle trail between Paeroa and Waihī.
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Waitāwheta Bridge weight restriction reduced to 30 tonnes
News | KawepūrongoFollowing our detailed inspection of Waitāwheta Bridge, we're reducing the weight restriction to 30 tonnes to keep people safe and the bridge operational.
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Have your say, Hauraki – and get involved
News | KawepūrongoWe’re at our best when we plan and grow together. Right now, you can share your views on what matters to you and find some great funding opportunities that could help bring local ideas to life.
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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.
