HDC NEWS June ͮͬͭ͵ In major rain events the Hauarahi Stream can rise very quickly and cause fl ooding in Kaiaua. We’ve been working with Waikato Regional Council and the community on some options to It’st’s not long l now untiltil workork beginsb on the Pūkorokorok Mirandaanda to help reduce the impact of fl ooding by improving Kaiaua stretch of the Hauraki Rail Trail. This is the fi nal km leg of the fl ow of the Hauarahi stream. the hugely popular cycle trail that will also include a “whistle stop” parking area and toilet facilities at the Kaiaua end. The proposed work will help manage the eff ects of storm water, but it won’t prevent fl ooding Construction work on the Trail is expected to start in July. altogether, or address coastal hazards. Many thanks to those who gave us all your great ideas via our We think the cost of the work should be website and at the drop-in session on May. All your fantastic recovered through a targeted rate over a fi ve or feedback will now be taken into account and the updated plans and ten year period. designs will be available for you to view soon. The proposed area for the increased rate Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter at www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz, includes about properties that would benefi t which includes a category for the Kaiaua Coast area, so you can most from the work, which is most of Kaiaua stay up to date with what’s happening. township. Tell us what you think Come to our community drop-in session between ͭͬam and ͭͮpm on Saturday ʹ June at the Kaiaua Bowling Club We want to improve the health and well-being of our communities so we’re proposing some new rules to • Tell us what you think about the work we’re discourage smoking and vaping in some outdoor areas and proposing; at some public events. Some of the rules may aff ect you, so • Tell us if you would prefer to pay for the work we’d like to know what you think. over a fi ve-year or a ten-year period; • Never fear if you can’t be there. There are lots Important dates of ways you can tell us what you think. Open for feedback from ͯͭ May ͮͬͭ͵ until ͮʹ June ͮͬͭ͵ Find out more at Ways to have your say https://weneedtotalk.hauraki-dc.govt.nz • Give us a call on or ; • fi ll out the online feedback form at https://weneedtotalk.hauraki-dc.govt.nz; • email us at [email protected]; • message or comment on our Facebook page; • write a letter or fi ll in a printed feedback form (available at our services centres or on our website). HDC NEWS June ͮͬͭ͵ ͮͬͭ͵ Citizen & Young Achiever Awards Thanks for your feedback! It’s great you told us what you thought about Nominate now! some changes we proposed to our bylaws - all your feedback was considered at a hearing on May . The new Food Grading and Wharves & Boat Ramps bylaws were adopted at the hearing and are set to be fi nalised and in eff ect from July . After hearing three people speak on May and discussing the written feedback, the Council decided that the Nuisance and Cemeteries Bylaws needed a bit more fi ne-tuning before they’re fi nalised. They’ll look at the proposed bylaws at the June Council meeting, and when fi nalised, the bylaws will come into eff ect on July. Recognise those who go the extra mile to make our Keep up to date here - communities a better place - nominations are now open for https://weneedtotalk.hauraki-dc.govt.nz the Citizen & Young Achiever Awards. These people dedicate their time to doing things for others and these awards are an opportunity for us to acknowledge Happy holiday and thank them. Monday June is a public holiday – Queen’s We know they won’t put themselves forward, so we need you Birthday, so rubbish collections for that week will to nominate the people you know who are achieving great be a day later than normal. things, no matter how big or how small. You can put your rubbish bag out Nominations close pm Tuesday June , and award in Kaiaua and Waitakaruru on winners will be celebrated at a special awards event. Thursday Ͳ June More info at: www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/our-council/awards Enjoy the long weekend! Don’t forget my new tag! Stay In the Loop! Trash talk Now’s the time to get your Sign up to our new Hauraki District The three Rs - Reduce, Reuse and pooch’s new registration tag Council e-newsletter In the Loop sorted. Recycle, are even more important now for updates and information from as the cost of getting rid of our rubbish After June , you’ll get your dog your area or a project or topic you’re continues to rise. registration renewal letters in your interested in. letterbox. Landfi ll charges and the cost of yellow Simply enter your name and email If you’re new to the area, you can refuse bags have gone up to cover address and we’ll keep you up to date pick up a form at our service centres the increased cost of maintenance, with the latest info direct to your in Ngatea, Paeroa or Waihi, or operation, solid waste disposal and inbox. download it from our website: recycling. Head to our website, Sign up here: www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/dogs www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz, for the new www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz rates, which kicked in on May ..