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Pioneering floodgate boosts flood protection
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Pioneering floodgate boosts flood protection

  • May 06, 2026

An innovative floodgate was officially opened on the weekend at G Canal in Ruawai.

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Update on Maungatūroto Library
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Update on Maungatūroto Library

  • April 28, 2026

Following on from our earlier update about the water leak next door, we now have the results of air quality testing at Maungatūroto Library. 

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ANZAC commemorations around Kaipara District
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ANZAC commemorations around Kaipara District

  • April 28, 2026

Commemorative ceremonies took place around Kaipara District on Saturday in observance of ANZAC day

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Last call for Citizens Awards
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Last call for Citizens Awards

  • April 24, 2026

Know someone who deserves a bit of recognition for their work in the community?

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ANZAC services around Kaipara
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ANZAC services around Kaipara

  • April 22, 2026

Kaipara communities will come together this ANZAC Day to remember and honour those who have served.

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29 new citizens welcomed to Kaipara
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29 new citizens welcomed to Kaipara

  • April 17, 2026

Kaipara has officially welcomed 29 new citizens from across the globe, following a citizenship ceremony at Mangawhai Golf Club on Wednesday 15 April.

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March weather event l roading update
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March weather event l roading update

  • March 26, 2026

4pm update We still have a number of roads that remain flooded and impacted round the district. Please take extra care if you are out on the roads, and do not drive through floodwaters.

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Council establishes Mangawhai Harbour Working Group
Community Council business Joint projects Mangawhai Water

Council establishes Mangawhai Harbour Working Group

  • February 27, 2026

Kaipara District Council is establishing a new working group to actively advocate for the health and functionality of Mangawhai Harbour and its tributaries.

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Call to celebrate Kaipara champions
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Call to celebrate Kaipara champions

  • February 26, 2026

Kaipara District Council is calling on the community to help celebrate the district’s everyday heroes, with nominations open for its 2026 Citizens Awards.

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Got a creative idea?
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Got a creative idea?

  • February 25, 2026

Apply now for Creative Communities funding. 

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Council working with police following incident
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Council working with police following incident

  • February 23, 2026

Kaipara District Council is working with police as investigations continue into the fatal dog attack that occurred on private property last week.

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It's show time!
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It's show time!

  • January 16, 2026

Kaipara District Council kaimahi (staff) and elected members will be at shows across the region in February.

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