HCDC Projects Register
The HCDC Project Register provides an up to date overview of the community projects currently supported by the Hikurangi Community Development Coordinator (HCDC). Some projects are fully public and involve community consultation, while others require a level of privacy but are still included so the community can see where the HCDC Coordinator is engaged.
Projects Register
Projects are added as they arise and listed in the order they are assigned. The register is updated regularly as projects progress.
Current Projects
Community First
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Functioning group operating
Create group for communication/ protection/ info sharing.
Timeline:
2026 onwards
Community Vision
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Vision completed and in use
Collate history, run campaign, develop community vision.
Timeline:
2025 onwards
Harvest & Greenspace Plan
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Plan completed and active
Identify greenspace zones for harvesting food/seeds.
Timeline:
2024 onwards
Local Info/Welcome Packs
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Packs produced and distributed
Create/distribute info packs for residents.
Timeline:
2024 onwards
Wayfinding Sign
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Promotional sign installed
Triple-sided sign showing directions to attractions.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Destination Signs
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Installation of welcome/info signs
Welcome signs on trailers at 3 entrances.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Valley Road Safety
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
One-side no?parking zone
Address resident parking at Valley Rd/Marua Rd connection.
Timeline:
2021 onwards
Trail Ride Extension
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Extra 20-30km track
Extend trail ride track through Gomez Reserve into Matariki Forest.
Timeline:
2021 onwards
Shared Path
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Functioning shared path
Support creation of shared path linking Hikurangi to Kauri/ Te Kamo/ Ngunguru/ Tutukaka.
Timeline:
2026 onwards
Murals
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
At least 3 murals completed
Increase murals focused on local history/storytelling.
Timeline:
2025 onwards
Shade at Park
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Shade installed
Install shade over 2 of 4 picnic tables.
Timeline:
2024 onwards
SH1 Event Signs
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Reusable event signs
Small roadside removable event signs.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Main Street Streetscape
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Improved public spaces
Upgrade main business strip appearance.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Skate Park Replacement
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Upgraded skate park
Replace Waro skate park with accessible, user- friendly area.
Timeline:
2022 onwards
BNZ Building Restoration
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Restored building in use
Secure building, fundraise, restore, plan future use.
Timeline:
2021 onwards
Sports Hub
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
New sports hub built
Facilitate committee, hub plan and design.
Timeline:
2020 onwards
Traffic Calming
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Slow traffic long term
Liaise with NZTA to install speed bumps on King St; potential raised crossing.
Timeline:
2026 onwards
Garden Club
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
More planted spaces
Start Garden Club to plant village spaces.
Timeline:
2025 onwards
Hikurangi Care
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Operational rural health hub
Investigate holistic rural health hub.
Timeline:
2024 onwards
Event Signs
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Event info signs installed
Two double-sided village signs with interchangeable event boards.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Anti-Litter Signs
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Anti-litter signs installed
Install 4 anti - litter signs on Marua Rd tourist route.
Timeline:
2023 onwards
Waro Lake & Limestone Rocks Improvements
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Upgraded area from community vision
Plan future use, upgrade amenities, secure maintenance schedule.
Timeline:
2022 onwards
Disability Parking
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Dedicated mobility parking
Install disability parking at hall and library.
Timeline:
2021 onwards
Community Role Reviews
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Desired Outcome:
Annual reviews carried out
Support annual review of paid staff roles.
Timeline:
2020 onwards
Event Register
Auto Madness
Annually (Feb/Mar)
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Purpose:
Community celebration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Car show promoting all things motor.
KNZB Cleanup
Annually (Sept)
HCDC Role:
Event Manager
Purpose:
Community care
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Roadside/public spaces rubbish cleanup.
Community Dinner
Annually (Nov)
HCDC Role:
Event Manager
Purpose:
Celebration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Dinner, awards, stories, updates.
Trail Ride
4 x yearly (Feb, Apr, Sep, Nov)
HCDC Role:
Event Manager
Purpose:
Fundraising
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Motorbike trail rides; kids club for learners.
Spring Clean
Annually (Sept)
HCDC Role:
Event Manager
Purpose:
Community care
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Working bee: verges, gardens, fences.
Machinery Auction
Annually (April)
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Purpose:
Fundraising
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Auction of machinery, sundries, timber.
Fireworks Extravaganza
Annually (Oct/Nov)
HCDC Role:
Event Manager
Purpose:
Celebration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Fireworks, food fair, community gathering.
Completed Projects
Footpath Upgrades
Mar 2022 – May 2026
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Advocate for replacement of village footpaths.
Website
Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Facilitate upgrade of Hikurangi website.
Public Parking
Oct 2022 – Jul 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Secure yard next to hall for central parking.
Library Upgrades
Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Plan restoration of heritage library building.
Civil Defence
Feb 2023 – Nov 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Set up committee, plans, equipment, handover.
Shuttle Service
Apr 2022 – Sep 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Fundraise, purchase vehicle, set up community shuttle.
Civil Defence Evacuation Signs
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Create signs for evacuation bases.
Rural Gravel Roads
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Advocate for better gravel road maintenance.
Street Lights
Jul 2021 – Sep 2022
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Install extra street lights on Park St.
Constitution Developments
Sep 2022 – Mar 2026
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Create constitutions for local societies.
Playgroup Future
Jun 2022 – Aug 2023; Jul 2024 – Oct 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Support handover to new group; future plan.
Boy Racers
May 2025 – Jun 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Mediate solution with car clubs/Police.
Library Operations
Jul 2024 – Mar 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Transition library to digital system; refurbish; train volunteers.
Community Shed
Nov 2023 – Nov 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Create group for retirees; wellbeing focus.
Toy Library
Jan 2024 – Aug 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Playgroup Committee
Set up toy library system/catalogue.
Covid Response
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Support isolating residents with supplies/healthcare.
Local Events QR Code Sign
Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Create large QR sign linking to events calendar.
Hazardous Surface
May 2022 – Aug 2022
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Remedy uneven surface outside public toilets.
CCTV Handover & Maintenance
Jul 2024 – Mar 2026
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Create group to manage system; secure maintenance funding.
CCTV Additions (Round 3)
Sep 2024 – Jul 2025
HCDC Role:
Support Administration
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Add 1 more camera locally.
George St/Clark St Alleyway
Sep 2023 – Apr 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Advocate for replacement of concrete/fences.
Dog Bylaw & Rules
Sep 2023 – Feb 2025
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Campaign around dog bylaw review.
CCTV Additions (Round 2)
Apr 2022 – Sep 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Apply for funding; add ~10 cameras; upgrade hub.
Long Term Plan 2024
Nov 2022 – Jul 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Development Group
Learn LTP, run campaign, make submission.
Bus Service
May 2021 – Jan 2024
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Friendship House
Advocate to retain bus service trial.
Housing Development
Aug 2022 – Sep 2023
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Lead protest against social housing consent.
CCTV Management & Additions (Round 1)
Oct 2020 – Jan 2021
HCDC Role:
Project Lead
Stakeholder:
Hikurangi Business Association
Review system; install 1 new camera.