Lower than expected rainfall and extremely low river flows are edging Kaipara District closer to drought conditions.

Council is asking residents in Dargaville and Baylys Beach to reduce their water use immediately to protect the water supply.

Pre-seal repairs progressed well in November, with 71% of sites finished.

The boardwalk extension at Baylys Beach is ready for the community and its many visitors, making the iconic west coast beach safer and easier to access.  

Residents in Baylys Beach and Dargaville on town water supply are asked to conserve water use as we enter level 2 water restrictions.

In October, Kaipara's roading team powered through 55% of necessary pre-seal works, in preparation for re-seals next year.

A new observation tower for Baylys Beach will improve the response times and working conditions for volunteer lifeguards on the popular west coast beach.

Check out the latest work on the boardwalk extension for Baylys Beach. Piling is complete and now the team are installing the bearers and joists.