Building a Sustainable, Vibrant, Connected
Hauraki Plains Community
Connecting, Supporting, Empowering
Welcome
Welcome to the Hauraki Plains Community Hub, where our vision is to connect, support, and empower the community through shared spaces, resources, and initiatives. We are here to enhance well-being, foster collaboration, and celebrate our unique environment.
Welcome to the Hauraki Plains Community Hub
The Hauraki Plains Community Hub was established in 2020 to bring our community together—combining resources, creating opportunities, and ensuring collaboration and connection.
The concept of a community hub grew out of discussions within the Ngatea Domain User Group. Recognising the challenges faced by sports clubs and community groups—rising costs, declining memberships, stretched volunteer bases, and the increasing demands on people’s time —the group envisioned a space where clubs, organisations, and individuals could come together to share resources, reduce costs, and foster collaboration. The hub is not just about sports or recreation—it is about belonging. It is about creating a vibrant, sustainable space where everyone has the opportunity to get involved and work together for better.
In the 21st century, sports and recreation have evolved. Traditional sports are fading in popularity, while new activities emerge. People now engage in recreation in different ways—opting for pay-to-play options, short modules, and event-based activities. The hub model provides a way to adapt to these changes, offering flexibility, accessibility, and shared support to ensure the longevity of sport and recreation as cornerstones of our community.
By uniting clubs and groups under one umbrella, the hub increases access to funding, enhances participation, and creates a sense of belonging for everyone in the Hauraki Plains.
This is your hub—a place to connect, grow, and thrive. Whether you are a club looking for support, a volunteer eager to make a difference, or a resident seeking ways to get involved, the Hauraki Plains Community Hub is here for you.
Stay in Touch with our Facebook page
We regularly post on Facebook to keep you up-to-date and let you know what is going on. Here’s some recent posts.
Hauraki Plains Community Hub
The Hauraki Plains Community Hub (HPCH) exists to create sustainable, vibrant, social-oriented community services, club sport and recreation for residents and visitors.
Have your say on the future of local government in Hauraki
Here’s what’s happening:
🟢 Central government has decided that local government structures across New Zealand are going to change
🟢 Councils have a short window to put forward their own preferred proposal before central government decides for them
🟢 Hauraki District Council wants to hear from our community before they decide what to put forward
🟢 The survey closes 3rd July 2026 and takes about 10 minutes
The Hauraki Plains Community Hub exists to connect, support, and empower our local community and part of that is making sure people are informed about decisions that could affect them. As an organisation, we work pretty closely with Hauraki District Council, so we’re invested in how this conversation unfolds and what it means for our community.
How local government is organised has a direct impact on the things that our community relies on like roads, parks, flood protection, planning, and local facilities. If that structure changes, we want the people of the Hauraki Plains to know about it and to have their voices heard before decisions are made.
That’s why we’re encouraging everyone on the Plains to fill this out.
Have your say here: letstalk.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/head-start
#haurakiplains #haurakidistrict #HaveYourSay
Head Start Pathway Simplifying Local Government
letstalk.hauraki-dc.govt.nz
How Hauraki District is governed matters to all of us The roads that connect our rural communities, the water that comes out of our taps, the libraries and pools our families use, the plans that shape…
Ngātea Skatepark… an update
Earlier this year we raised concerns about the condition of the Ngātea skatepark with Hauraki District Council. Let’s just say they had a few submissions on their hands….
There was concern about cracks, rough concrete, and some safety issues that needed attention.
We’re glad to share that Council has been out and completed some filling and grinding work on the park.
Is it the full upgrade the community has been asking for? Not yet. But it’s a step in the right direction, and it happened because people spoke up -so thank you for answering when we called.
If there’s a community project in the Plains that you need help with please let us know!
We’ll keep watching this one. If you’ve got thoughts on what’s still needed, feel free to drop us a message.
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We’re looking for people to join the Hauraki Plains Community Hub Board ahead of our AGM in August.
We have board positions available, including the role of Chairperson. If you care about sport, recreation, and community life on the Hauraki Plains, now is a great time to get involved.
You don’t need governance experience — just local knowledge, good judgement, and a genuine interest in helping shape what happens on the Plains.
Get in touch at hpcommunityhub@gmail.com or visit www.hpcommunityhub.org.nz
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We’ve been catching up in the last few weeks, here’s a brief update:
Edit: The council are looking into ways to make the upstairs room at the Hugh Hayward Domain grandstand is set to become a bookable space. We will have more details to come on that.
The service requests have been received for the Ngatea skate park and the council are in the process of grinding the concrete to have a safer operating park. Any upgrade required has been put into the council long term plan.
We’re continuing to have conversations with Hauraki District Council about the coordination and care of the Domain. These things take time, but we’re committed to working toward better outcomes for our member clubs and the wider community.
We’ve also wrapped up our accountability reporting for the TriStars Triathlon as part of our obligations to receive funding for that fantastic event.
More to come. Watch this space.
hpcommunityhub@gmail.com | www.hpcommunityhub.org.nz
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Upcoming Events
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A Community Hub for Everyone
Focus on Community Well-being
Advocating for Green Environments
Celebrating Inclusivity
What People are Saying
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I feel truly connected to my community thanks to the wonderful initiatives at the Community Hub.
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I feel truly connected to my community thanks to the wonderful initiatives at the Community Hub.
The focus on well-being and inclusivity is what sets this community apart. Proud to be a member.
Being part of a sustainable and vibrant community like this is inspiring. It feels like home.
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