Tough choices for lower rates, what you need to know for Easter & more
Published on 02 April 2026
Weekly wrap-up: Easter weekend info includes Council service changes, closures and restrictions, plus what’s on over Easter and the school holidays. Find free support for storm‑impacted rural communities, soft plastics recycling success, and have your say on proposed rates and community funding. Project updates include Thames monitoring, Hetherington Rd Phase 2, and the Hauraki Rail Trail.