We want to know what you think about projects and issues that affect our district
Revenue and Financing Policy review
Kaipara District Council is reviewing its Revenue and Financing Policy and will soon be consulting with residents and ratepayers on the proposed changes. The Revenue and Financing Policy sets out how each council activity is funded and why.
Consultation is open from Wednesday 6 November through to Sunday 15 December 2024. Further information including how to have your say is available here.
Mangawhai Reserve Concept Plan
Earlier this year we asked you what you love about the Mangawhai Heads Reserve area and what improvements you would like to see. Using your feedback and other supporting information, we've prepared a Draft Reserve Concept Plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and want to know what you think. Find out more and have your say here. Feedback closes 5pm, 02 February 2025.
Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Surf Lifesaving Club - new lease
Council is proposing to grant a new lease to the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service Incorporated and are asking you if you support the proposal. Find out more and have your say here. Feedback closes 5pm, 02 February 2025.
Publicly notified Resource Consents
Recently closed consultations
Welcoming Plan for Kaipara
After many months of research, surveys and conversations with newcomers and communities in Kaipara, a draft Welcoming Plan was ready for review. The Welcoming Plan outlines our vision and strategies for making Kaipara a more welcoming place for everyone. Feedback closed Friday 1 November 2024.
Welcoming Communities is an externally funded, three-year initiative led by MBIE and Immigration New Zealand. Over 35 councils across New Zealand are part of this project, which is designed to help people settle into their new communities, and help communities become even more welcoming. By fostering a sense of belonging, we’re working together to create stronger, more resilient communities. You can find more information on the Welcoming Communities website.
2024 Representation Review
Kaipara District Council prepared an initial proposal for future representation arrangements and asked the community to have their say. Feedback closed at 5pm, 2 October 2024.
Any agreed changes will be put in place for at least the 2025 triennial elections.
What's next for Mangawhai Heads Reserve
Council is working on a new Reserve Concept Plan for improvements to the Mangawhai Heads Reserve. We want to hear how the community want the reserve to be developed before drafting the concept plan. Feedback closed at 5pm, 1 September 2024.
