November 2024 Mayor's Message 18 November 2024 Roading report - October 2024 Local sponsors sought for summer bus service Award-winning paper a win for Kaipara Call for feedback on how rates are set Decision paves way for better beach safety October 2024 New Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park Representation arrangements confirmed for 2025 elections Private Plan Change decision triggers final step Get out, get active, and play! Leadership, support and dedication to the community recognised in annual awards Kaipara District Council distributes funding for sports and arts Mayor's Message 21 October 2024 New citizens welcomed to Kaipara Share your feedback on our draft Welcoming Plan for Kaipara Contract awarded for Fagan Place pensioner housing Quarterly roading report - July to September Kaipara District Council awards funding to 32 community projects Baylys Beach boardwalk extension update Kaipara District Council considers rating changes Shade sails back for summer Dog related complaints increase in Kaipara September 2024 Kaipara to establish new relationship agreements with iwi Mayor's Message 23 September New Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Strategy Haere mai - welcome to Kaipara Feedback sought on future of representation arrangements August 2024 Boost to accelerate recovery efforts Final stage for Private Plan Change 81 Dargaville Racecourse Next steps for Mangawhai Hills Development Area PPC84 Count cameras installed in Dargaville Mayor's Message 26 August Out on the water and working with community Longer hours and more services meet growing demand Long Term Plan for 2024-2027 adopted by Kaipara District Council Kaipara District Council disestablishes Te Moananui o Kaipara Maori Ward, initiates representation review process Way forward for Mangawhai Heads surf club and slip repair Interest sought for managing Kai Iwi Lakes Campgrounds A new lease of life for campers in Kaipara July 2024 Paparoa-Oakleigh Road closed for slip repair Mayor's Message 22 July New toilet block underway at Pahi Rangiora Road park upgrade New contractor for Kaipara roading services June roading report New loos at Baylys Beach get thumbs up Dargaville Town Hall Project - search set to start for lead contractor Waste to energy plant for the private sector Councils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs June 2024 Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) moves to next phase Further changes to smooth rates increases Diversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July A new delivery model Mayor's Message 24 June Council staff ready to respond Mangawhai Shared Path update Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf Rates increases drop after deliberations May roading report Expressions of Interest to be sought for Taharoa Domain campgrounds Q1 rates invoices landing later than usual Stage one of plans to expand Mangawhai wastewater capacity checked off May 2024 Waters infrastructure projects better off thanks to redirected funding Council sets fees and charges for 2024-2025 Proposed Dargaville development passes final stage New look Mangawhai Library New loos for Baylys Beach Mayor's Message 20 May Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan Call to promote safe, welcoming spaces Connectivity improvements to provide a safer journey to school Molesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz New system for Kaipara District Libraries April roading report Thank you for speaking up for Kaipara Mountain Road repairs ticked off the list April 2024 Dargaville Library to close for roof repair ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District Level 3 water restrictions lifted for Dargaville and Baylys Beach Mayor's Message 23 April March roading report Health warning - Mangawhai estuary New bylaws adopted for Signs, Cemeteries and Crematoria Council will use asset sale to reduce debt Library roles an exciting step towards a modern service Consultation opens for Kaipara District Council's Long Term Plan 2024 - 2027 Have your say on Fees and Charges 2024/2025 March 2024 Online map shows latest slip repair details Taking care of Kaipara this Easter Mayor's Message 26 March Testing the market for roading services Parking officers at Mangawhai beach over Easter weekend Keep it up (down) Dargaville! February roading report Feedback informs final concept design for off-street area Funding available for rural junior sports teams Council facing huge pressures says Kaipara District Mayor Building resilience on Kaipara roads Pouto wharf update - March 2024 February 2024 Get ready to speak up for Kaipara says Mayor Jepson Feedback wanted on Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan Final repairs on Devich Road bridge to start Monday January roading report Mayor's Message 27 February SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure - detour routes in place Dargaville and Baylys Beach urged to reduce water use It's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland Our Council, Our Community: Meet Jo Volunteers recognised for contribution to community We'll be at Northland Field Days Tangiteroria bridges closing for essential renewal work December roading report Level 3 water restrictions for Dargaville Detour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure Mayor's Message: At Waitangi Community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara Our Council, Our Community: Meet Kelsey Work on the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path to kick off Kerbside recycling changes from 1 February 2024 - what does this mean for you? January 2024 New rating valuations for Kaipara Preparing SH1 eastern detour route Mayor's Message 29 January 2024 Our Council, Our Community: Meet Wendy Alternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure Parking officers on patrol Record numbers for Mangawhai's summer bus Free family fun day to celebrate Waitangi Day Tinopai wharf closed for public safety: how you can help December 2023 November roading report Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project update Calling Kaipara vendors! Ripiro Beach recce All aboard the free summer bus Mayor's Message 18 December Increase reported in Kaipara dog attacks New facilities to meet Pine Beach camper demand Taking care of Taharoa Domain this summer Top tips to enjoy a Kaipara summer Freedom campers welcome at Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay October roading report Mangawhai Community Park is getting a spruce up November 2023 Working Party to accelerate Dargaville Town Hall restoration Ruawai Adaptive Pathway Programme paused for consultation in 2024 Further education and monitoring efforts to roll out for Taharoa Domain visitors Our Council, Our Community: Meet Lara Making building consents easier Permanent design for Wood Street confirmed Mayor's Message Weather causes further delays to Pouto wharf completion Kaipara slip repair timeline announced Council services during Christmas and New Year break Our Council, Our Community: Meet Vikrant Devich Road bridge repairs kick off next week Better off Funding goes towards community hubs Our Council, Our Community: Meet Katarina October 2023 Beach goers embrace education efforts Ex-cyclone Lola - Road conditions in Kaipara You could save a life Kaipara District Council at community markets Motion upheld regarding Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report for 2022/2023 Expansion of wastewater network capacity set to enter first stages Suite of renewals and upgrades shores up water resilience Life at the beach - a real possibility Our Council, Our Community: Meet Logan Collective effort to protect Ripiro Beach September roading report Council decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing Lower car park at Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve remains closed Mayor's Message 10 October Government funding boosts flood resilience Our Council, Our Community: Meet Fern September 2023 One step closer to improved connectivity Kaipara District Council discontinues climate policy and cancels emission accounting contract August roading report Ceremony concludes long journey for new citizens Working party formed to nail down Kaipara District Council Engineering Standards A focus on recovery with Long Term Plan decision Funding approval for Kaipara tourism facilities Calling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing Visitors reminded Taharoa Domain is dog-free Our Council, Our Community: Meet Kevin Feedback on proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville Northland roading improvements to ramp up It's time to start thinking about water use Kaipara communities celebrate Te Wa Tuku Reo Maori Koanga is here and so is the Koanga catalogue Proposed District Plan notification expected in 2024 Council staff front new safety campaign Our Council, Our Community: Meet Gail Dargaville Racecourse Trifecta Development moves forward Removing problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people Managing waste for a better future Mayor's Message 04 September August 2023 Green light for Matakohe Cemetery trustee appointment process Te Ara o Te Whai - Mangawhai boardwalk opens to public Vehicle access maintenance and stream realignment at Baylys Beach Path progress in Dargaville Kaipara's July roading report Devich Road Bridge update Don't be a noisy neighbour Footpath upgrades starting soon Northern Wairoa River flood prevention Mayor's Message 07 August July 2023 Slip repair on Glinks Road Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville Kaipara's June roading report Park legally for safer, accessible communities Kaipara Libraries go fees free Mayor's Message 11 July Second phase of Mangawhai shared path nears completion Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund distributes 119 grants What matters most in Ruawai Watermain renewal work almost complete June 2023 Kaipara District Council sets rates and confirms work programme for 2023-2024 Poutō wharf construction work temporarily suspended until September Kaipara's May roading report Change of rubbish and recycling collection day Lychgate restored to former glory The BorrowBox digital library just got a whole lot bigger Stage One of the Kaihu Valley Trail officially opens Northland's continuing emergency roading repairs hampering general maintenance Kowhai planted to honour Sibyl Canning Mural designs for Moir Street water tank Mayor's Message 6 June Council appoints a new working party for the District Plan Review May 2023 Have your say on a playground for Baylys Beach Kaipara District Council opts out of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) membership Solution found for ANZAC Cinema reopening Kaipara District enriched by new citizens Huge success for Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser Kaipara District Library's TUTU collection heating up Kaipara's April roading report Out and about at Kaipara community markets Kaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event Message from the Mayor - 09 May weather event Mayor's Message 8 May Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year Kaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events April 2023 Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024 ANZAC day commemorated around Kaipara District Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long Term Plan 2024/2034 Kaipara District Council to investigate waste to energy plant potential Council cleaning up sandbags at Baylys Beach Dargaville Town Hall to close Further improvements for Maungaturoto's water network Farmers and growers attend Kaipara Water Demonstration Site field visit Extreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected Thank you Kaipara's March roading report Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback Mayor's Message 11 April Kellys Bay Camping Reserve to close Ruawai stopbank trail closed Council agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment School holiday activities/events at Kaipara libraries March 2023 Cyclone damages Dargaville Town Hall foyer Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed Update on access to Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve Mangawhai extreme weather event - Cleaning up Kaipara Ruawai: Calling on Local Knowledge Mayor's Message 14 March Restriction on truck and trailers on Cove Road to be reinstated Temporary Accommodation Service through MBIE February 2023 SH1 Brynderwyns to open for northbound traffic 8am 01 March Langs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward Travellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading Mangawhai severe weather event l Places of shelter now closed Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues Mayoral Relief fund announced for Kaipara District Mental health support is available Cyclone Gabrielle: advice for home owners of stickered homes Truck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February Rapid Response Teams reaching residents Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Reaching isolated communities New Chief Executive for Kaipara District Council Update on Kaipara Evacuation Centres Cyclone Gabrielle - Roading Updates Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: connecting our isolated communities Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery Message for Ruawai residents Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding Message from Mayor Craig Jepson 5pm 14 February Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared Message for Dargaville residents Cyclone Gabrielle - Thursday 16 February 2023 State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step Council calls on residents to help keep Kaipara tidy Mayor's Message 13 February Landslip behind Mangawhai Heads Surf Club January 2023 State of emergency lifted for Northland Road conditions Friday 3 February 2023 State of emergency declared for Northland as precautionary step Kaipara District Council - a welcoming community Planning the future of Mangawhai Community Park Passenger numbers soar for Mangawhai Village to Beach summer bus Car wreckage removed from Pouto Point New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping Mayor's Message 16 January Kaipara's December roading report Pot unlocked for Pouto Point amenity improvements December 2022 Kaipara's November roading report Squash seeds in the ground after delayed start to season Wipes clog pipes Mayor's Message 20 December Kaihu Valley Trail December update Patience urged as regional road repairs continue Taking care of Taharoa Domain Looking after Kaipara this summer Making Te Tai Tokerau accessible Security improved at Taharoa Domain Climb aboard the free summer bus Kaipara District Council opening of meetings - Mayoral Statement Pouto wharf takes shape Kaipara District Council meetings - Mayoral statement Spruced up and new: shade sails for Paparoa Village Green Waka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville Council services during Christmas and New Year break Kaipara's Council Committee Structure and membership confirmed November 2022 Ruawai Adaptive Pathways - Community Panel tour Summary of feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan Lincoln Reserve's new facilities open Kaipara's October roading report Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel confirmed Mayor's Message 8 November Pouto wharf construction update Council blocks vehicle access after 4WD damage October 2022 Have your say on proposed speed changes for Pouto Peninsula and West Coast roads Kaipara's new Council sworn in Double blessing for Dargaville Library A smoke free summer Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara's new Council Official results for Kaipara's local elections Blessing opens Alamar Crescent toilets Kaipara's September roading report Preliminary results for Kaipara's local elections Progress results for Kaipara's local elections September 2022 Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report Strong community support for proposed Mangawhai land purchase A boost for Arts, Culture and Heritage in Kaipara Consultation confirmed for West Kaipara speed limits Dargaville Library to get mural makeover A new vision for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park Wharf works begin at Pouto Mayor's Message 27 September Mangawhai residents are asked to flush to prevent hydrogen sulphide build-up Mayor welcomes new citizens to Kaipara Teaming up to clean up Council collaborates with Te Uri o Hau on boardwalk design Voting begins for local elections Kaipara District Council appoints interim Chief Executive Sunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites Mayor's Message 13 September 2022 Kaipara's August roading report Kaihu Valley Trail September update Council Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures New fees structure for Taharoa Domain New zones to complete MAZ skatepark August 2022 Better off with funding for community hubs Blessing event heralds completion of first phase Mayor's Message 30 August 2022 Pouto wharf works get set to kick off Council improves system resilience Kaipara's July roading report Mayor's Message 16 August 2022 Thirty candidates confirmed for upcoming Kaipara elections Candidate nominations for Kaipara District Council close Council asks community for feedback on proposed land purchase in Mangawhai Mangawhai balance tank takes shape Mayor's Message 2 August 2022 Passionate about Ruawai's future? July 2022 Council staff ask community to keep an eye out after vandalism Pre-Election Report outlines challenges and opportunities Consultation opens on Exposure Draft District Plan Council decision on Private Plan Change 81 triggers formal RMA process Three waters explained Mayor's Message 19 July 2022 Kaipara District Council Chief Executive steps down Citizens and Environmental Award Winners celebrated What do you want in your park? Kaipara's June roading report Mayor's Message 05 July 2022 June 2022 Mangawhai Central planning rules finalised Kaipara District Council successful in latest TIF round Kaipara District Council awards funding to 22 community organisations Kaipara District Council confirms rates and adopts Annual Plan 2022-2023 No more fines for Kaipara Library users Council contractor changes Exhibition in Ruawai reflects on the past, to imagine the future Rails and trails Mayor's Message 21 June 2022 Rag monsters causing chaos in Kaipara Kaipara's May roading report Kaipara District Council adopts Fees & Charges for 2022-2023 Pouto wharf information session Planting pohutukawa, nikau along the shared path Mayor's Message 7 June 2022 May 2022 Playful MAZ mural invites viewers to explore Work progresses on Lincoln Reserve loo Projected rates rise drops as work continues on Annual Plan Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park draft Reserve Management Plan open for feedback Ruawai Flats - Our Stories - Our Future Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka Council takes further look at Draft District Plan Road to Waipoua opens Mayor's Message 23 May 2022 Wastewater network improvement starting in Kaiwaka Balance tank build begins Te Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy Kaipara's April roading report A new vision for Kaipara's libraries Mayor's Message 9 May 2022 Phase 1 Pouto Road sealing officially opened Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka April 2022 New toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place Mayor's Message 26 April 2022 Additional funding for Pouto wharf confirmed Kaihu Valley Trail April update Kaipara's March roading report Dargaville wastewater network improvement work starting soon Mayor's Message 11 April 2022 Environment Court issues decision on Appeals against Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change March 2022 Twice as nice: two new footbridges open in Kaiwaka New toilets improve Mangawhai Historic Village facilities Safe parking saves lives Mayor's Message 28 March 2022 Water supply issues - Maungaturoto Harvest begins across demonstration sites Mayor's Message 14 March 2022 Update on Pouto wharf Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward End in sight for Kaiwaka Footbridges construction Indicative general rates rise in line with Long Term Plan Water storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions Parking behaviour around schools February 2022 Submission against sandmining progresses Kaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern waste minimisation strategy Summer bus trial shows year on year passenger increase Pouto Road Phase 1 additional funding confirmed Kaipara's February roading report Mayor's Message 22 February 2022 Molesworth Drive shared path works Sign erected for Kaihu Valley Trail Mayor's Message 15 February 2022 Kaiwaka Footbridges work progresses to the south bridge Time to be sensible around flushing Local speed changes arriving shortly Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops $3.5M released for Dargaville's stopbanks Dangerous tree removal made easier Roading works slow as heat continues Office lunch scraps into compost Two thirds of Maungaturoto raw watermain renewal work completed Finding balance: meeting wastewater demand January 2022 Mayor's Message 01 February 2022 Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion Numerous roading upgrades planned for Northland Rain stops stopbank improvements Kaipara's January roading report New loo coming to Pahi Level 3 water restrictions in place Mayor's Message 18 January 2022 Kaipara canine companions Get your Resource Consent with KDC! Work starts on Kaiwaka Footbridges Mangawhai Village to beach bus loop continues December 2021 Dawn blessing opens the Pahi wharf upgrade Mayor's Message 20 December 2021 Kaipara's December roading report Village intersections and shared path - December 2021 Balancing demand for Mangawhai wastewater All aboard! Free Village to Beach bus loop returns for summer Adaptive pathways planning pilot location decided Unsealed roading network over halfway mark Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team Mayor's Message - 7 December 2021 Seeds sown for Kaipara Water demonstration sites New speed limits approaching November 2021 Tomo on Gordon Street Road testing technology reaching underground Waipoua River Road closure Employment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals Mayor's Message 30 November 2021 Kaipara KickStart - Pouto Road update Kaipara's November roading report Over $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021 Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series Climate change strategic vision and work released Council services over the Christmas New Year Break Mayor's Newsletter - 16 November 2021 Mayor's Message - 16 November 2021 Waipoua River Road works begin Progress on Pahi wharf An invitation to reimagine our libraries! New cross-Council drought management plan released Pouto wharf construction to start in 2022 Splash of colour for Mangawhai toilets Creating a regional strategy for Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Kaipara Waipoua River Road works set to start Mayor's Message - 2 November 2021 October 2021 Kaipara district to have a say on Pahi Norfolk Pines Representation Review set for 2022 elections Baylys Beach access back open for use Work starting on Maungaturoto's raw watermain pipes Investigations into expanding Mangawhai's Wastewater scheme Kaipara District Council awards MELA funds to seven organisations Mayor's Message - 18 October 2021 Intersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend Second LittaTrap audit reveals increase in rubbish Baylys Beach access closed while remediation works underway Work on the Pahi wharf upgrade continues at pace Water Rates changes to make it equal for everyone Mayor's Message - 04 October 2021 September 2021 Dog incidents decreasing in the Kaipara District Kaipara District Council sets its baseline goal for reducing emissions Letter from KDC to Hon Nanaia Mahuta Council requests Three Waters update from Government External funding stand out aspect of the 2020/2021 Kaipara District Council Annual Report Thanks to those who contributed to our Discussion Documents work Apology to Janice Blissett Upcoming Road Works - October 2021 Audit report supports plans New Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee Pahi wharf upgrade - old handrails come down, new ones go up Kaanga Ma wins community vote Village intersection works l Coming up – 36-hour intersection closure Mayor's Message - 20 September 2021 Kaihu Valley Trail September Update Paparoa-Oakleigh Bridge abutment hole Kamokamo, beetroot, celery, or kaanga ma? Which crop will it be? Dawn blessing held for Pahi wharf construction Work starting on new toilets Libraries in lockdown August 2021 How are you represented at the Council table? New Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park Keep connected with Kaipara Discussion Documents out for consultation A Kaipara District Covid-19 update Kaiwaka Footbridge contract awarded Digital offerings from our libraries Mayor's Message - August 2021 Have Your Say On Discussion Documents Kaihu Valley Trail August update Kaiwaka safety improvements close to completion Green light to accelerate intersection improvement works in Mangawhai Village Pahi wharf upgrade begins later this month July 2021 Kaipara KickStart - an update on Pouto Road Works progress on Mangawhai intersection improvements and shared path Reviewing our District Plan Unsealed road improvement works progressing Mayor's Message - July 2021 Support for Arts in Kaipara Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent Council to take a share of Northland Inc. Author evening draws good audience June 2021 Kaihu Valley Trail July update New stormwater line along Jervois Street Ripiro Beach conversations to continue Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions Matariki Planting at Mangawhai Community Park Shared path works l Stop-go traffic management in place on Molesworth Drive Dargaville intermediate students give back to Taharoa Domain Mayor's Message - June 2021 New Independent Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee Dargaville Library reopens after makeover New Fees and Charges to start July 2021 Join us! Matariki Community Planting at Mangawhai Community Park Pest plant removal, native planting, extra parking: Mangawhai Community Park Stormwater works on Hokianga Road Kaihu Valley Trail June update Sort your rates payments - forever May 2021 Making Kaipara roads safer First round of Rural Travel Fund awarded Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements First results of the multi-agency LittaTrap audit Mayor's Message - May 2021 Myrtle Rust in Kaipara Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District Kaipara Kai Hub team May mahi How are we doing? Mangawhai shared path works and Village intersection improvements set to start late May 2021 A smoother ride on unsealed roads Northland Councils scoop awards Maintenance, renewal, and improvement work around the District Kaihu Valley Trail May Update Dargaville Library closes temporarily for a freshen-up Supporting ANZAC commemorations around the District April 2021 Mangawhai Central plan change approved Mayor's Message - April 2021 Kaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants Safety improvements in Kaiwaka Ripiro Beach User Survey - We want to hear from you Lake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish Ratepayer Newsletter - April 2021 Author Tere Davies talk about Dreaming of Thee Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up The Kaihu Valley Trail proposed route Mangawhai Wastewater debt crystal clear Parks and maintenance work by Kaiwaka river March 2021 Historic Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum Improvements to Mangawhai Community Park Rates calculator for 2021 Bad parking behaviour around schools Mangawhai Shared Path update Pouto Road sealing work set to begin late March 2021 Mayor's Message - March 2021 Parks and maintenance work by Kaiwaka river What's happening with the Gumdiggers Track in Mangawhai? Wood Street - What's Happening Kaiwaka footbridges in the west Pahi wharf upgrade to begin April 2021 We need your feedback now Electorates under review in Kaipara February 2021 Poisoned pohutukawa trees saddens community and Council Council adopts Consultation Document Talk with Elected Members about future plans New library for Mangawhai? How are we doing? Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai's Village to Beach Loop Bus Service Mayor's Message - February 2021 Nets set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance Improving civic facilities in Dargaville Found stock in Maungaturoto Covid-19 Update Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up High Level Water Restrictions in Place across Dargaville and Baylys Beach Motu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project No cheques after 30 June 2021 Funding rounds open January 2021 Kaihu Valley Trail Update Recycling crates reduce waste The Latest from the Kaipara Kai Hub team New Valuations out for properties Wood Street Revitalisation Project Recent Survey Results Work on Dargaville Water Mains Mayor's Message - January 2021 Wood Street revitalisation project: Feedback wanted for entrance survey Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2021 Parking issues across Kaipara Kaihu Valley Trail funding announced No pets allowed at Kai Iwi Lakes/Taharoa Domain Long Term Plan Consultation Wood Street revitalisation project December 2020 Recent spate of minor arson, vandalism and graffiti Reconvened Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change Hearing Back for Summer! Free Village to Beach bus loop Firefighters giving back New pathway for Matakohe Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed Mowing berms Community collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project Haere Mai Ki Takiwira - Welcome to Dargaville signs blessed 2020 Citizen & Environmental Award Winners celebrated Painting, planting, and a one way Wood Street New picnic tables around Mangawhai Wood Street changing to one way Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update November 2020 Council closedown over December/January Property revaluation coming early 2021 Taking care of Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi Private Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central Mangawhai Community Park improvements Pearson Street Reserve Support for lower speed limits Pouto Wharf Community Open Day Looking after the humble swale KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District Council Mayor's Message - November 2020 Accessibility Strategy across Northland needs your input EnviroSchools Water for Life Kaipara Kai Hub update Works start for Wood Street revitalisation project Work continues down at Mangawhai Community Park Work begins on Baylys Beach walkway It's time to start thinking about your water use again Dog desexing subsidy creates high demand Pouto Wharf Community Day 14 November Parks and Te Roroa join forces to combat pest plants Roadside projects completed under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package Council votes for Maori ward Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street Mangawhai Customer Service gets new art October 2020 Long Term Plan Market days a success Council seeks feedback on speed limit proposals Kaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations Dargaville pontoon open for use Mayor's Message - October 2020 LittaTrap Installation September 2020 Thumbs up for Food Safety Inspections at Kaipara District Council New lining and lid for Thelma Road South wastewater pump station Concept Designs unveiled for first part of Mangawhai Shared Path Network Selwyn Park gets lighting upgrade Mayor's Message - September 2020 Sections of Dargaville Town Hall to close to the public Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package Kaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade Kaipara District Council opts in to water reform discussions August 2020 Kaipara District Council awards funds to 12 Mangawhai organisations Mangawhai Community Park work update Further funding announced for Kaipara District Council Kaipara District Council approves old Mangawhai Fire Station to be demolished Mayor's Message - August 2020 Dargaville Pontoon Construction to Begin September 2020 Communities benefit from Council support July 2020 Kaipara District Council awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations Mayor's Message - July 2020 Council defence costs $1.7m June 2020 Council Confirms Annual Plan and Reduced Rating Level Increase For 2020/21 Free online talk on current and future crop suitability in the Kaipara District Kaipara District Council announces Wood Street revitalisation funds Mayor's Message - June 2020 May 2020 Kaipara District Council Announces Final Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case Approval Kaipara District Council adopts first Spatial Plan for Key Urban Areas, and will begin public consultation for Draft Mangawhai Spatial Plan Mayor's Message - May 2020 The Big Dry still affecting Kaipara Free online talk on productive land use Have your say on Kaipara's proposed new Consolidated General Bylaw Kaipara District Council calls for Citizens Awards nominations, announces inaugural community award April 2020 Mayor's Message - April 2020 Ratepayer Newsletter - April 2020 March 2020 Mayor's Message - March 2020 Kaipara District Council's response to Covid-19 Kaipara Kai opens, ready for business February 2020 Mayor's Message - February 2020 New Technology improves safety at schools January 2020 Mayor's Message - January 2020 Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2020 November 2019 New committee structure for Kaipara District Council Mangawhai Park comes of age October 2019 Mayor's Inaugural Address New Council welcomed with powhiri Deputy Mayor selected for Kaipara District Council NRC Building lease agreed August 2019 Independent report into Kaipara District Council resource consent process January 1970 Baylys Beach access open in time for long weekend Mangawhai Central planning rules finalised Kaipara's new Council sworn in Mangawhai weather event l Places of shelter for stranded drivers Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) moves to next phase