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A total of $537,860 has been awarded to Council in the latest funding round.
- July 01, 2022
Kaipara District Council successful in latest TIF round
Kaipara District Council has been successful in its applications for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
A total of $537,860 has been awarded to Council in the latest funding round.
The money from the latest funding round is across four projects – $112,860 towards the Pahi public toilet upgrade, $87,500 towards development of the Rangiora Road Reserve, $213,500 towards upgrading the Rangiora Road boat ramp carpark, and $124,000 towards improving the carpark area in Poutō Point.
About the Tourism Infrastructure Fund:
The central Government Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) provides up to $25 million annually to develop tourism-related infrastructure that supports regions facing pressure from tourism growth and in need of assistance — such as areas with high visitor numbers but small ratepayer bases.
![Kaipara District Council distributes funding for sports and arts](/images/blog/main/759_TokaFest 2.jpg)
- October 23, 2024
Kaipara District Council has allocated over $50,000 through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund and Creative Communities Scheme – Arts Funding, benefiting 33 successful applicants in 2024.
Read more![Kaipara District Council awards funding to 32 community projects](/images/blog/main/749_IMG_9430.jpeg)
- October 11, 2024
Kaipara District Council has awarded more than $480,000 to 32 local organisations through its 2024 Community Grant and Reserve Contributions Fund.
Read more![Count cameras installed in Dargaville](/images/blog/main/740_Walking Cycling.jpeg)
- August 27, 2024
Two count cameras have been installed in Dargaville to track the number of people walking, cycling and scooting.
Read more![Rangiora Road park upgrade](/images/blog/main/726_Rangiora road.jpg)
- July 19, 2024
The first stage of the Rangiora Road park upgrade will include car and boat trailer parking, lighting and a public toilet.
Read more![Waters infrastructure projects better off thanks to redirected funding](/images/blog/main/705_AdobeStock_213760753.jpeg)
Waters infrastructure projects better off thanks to redirected funding
- May 31, 2024
More than $3.2million of external funding will be redirected into Kaipara District’s waters infrastructure budget after Council deciding to redirect existing uncommitted Better Off and Transition Support funding.
Read more![Funding available for rural junior sports teams](/images/blog/main/670_Otamatea Football Team.jpg)
- March 11, 2024
Up to $10,000 is up for grabs in round one of Kaipara’s Rural Travel Fund for 2024.
Read more![Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project update](/images/blog/main/637_590_Kaipara-Council-2022-web-size (69 of 221).jpg)
- December 21, 2023
An update on the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project from Kaipara District Council Chief Executive, Jason Marris.
Read more![Better off Funding goes towards community hubs](/images/blog/main/614_Dargaville Council Precinct2.png)
Better off Funding goes towards community hubs
- November 08, 2023
Designs for two community hubs will proceed as originally planned after a motion agreed by Council to reallocate the funding did not receive iwi support.
Read more![Government funding boosts flood resilience](/images/blog/main/597_Awakino river washed out 4.jpg)
Government funding boosts flood resilience
- October 09, 2023
Kaipara is set to benefit from $2.6 million recently announced by the Government to boost resilience and reduce the risk of major flood damage.
Read more![One step closer to improved connectivity](/images/blog/main/590_Kaipara-Council-2022-web-size (69 of 221).jpg)
- September 29, 2023
Dargaville residents and visitors are one step closer to easier and safer active transport options after Kaipara District Council’s decision to progress the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project.
Read more![Funding approval for Kaipara tourism facilities](/images/blog/main/588_Baylys Beach boardwalk going past the toilet.jpg)
Funding approval for Kaipara tourism facilities
- September 26, 2023
Upgrading the Taharoa Domain day visitor toilet facilities, improving drainage in Mangawhai Community Park, and completing the award-winning Baylys Beach boardwalk are all on the cards for Kaipara District Council’s (KDC) work programme thanks to a cash injection from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Read more![Feedback on proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville](/images/blog/main/585_AdobeStock_542983345.jpeg)
- September 20, 2023
We received 320 submissions from the community on proposed connectivity improvements between residential Dargaville and the town centre.
Read more![Removing problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people](/images/blog/main/578_Trees being removed from Paparoa river by NRC ready to be processed.jpg)
Removing problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people
- September 05, 2023
A new collaborative project has arisen from the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which aims to build Northland’s resilience to future adverse weather events by tackling the problem of fallen and at-risk trees.
Read more![Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville](/images/blog/main/559_AdobeStock_424017180-resize.jpg)
- July 19, 2023
Tell us what you think about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville.
Read more![Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund distributes 119 grants](/images/blog/main/555_Mayoral Relief Fund image.png)
- July 10, 2023
The Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund gave out a total of $532,443.94 to residents and ratepayers in the Kaipara district.
Read more- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read more![New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping](/images/blog/main/462_Mangawhai Harbour.jpg)
New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping
- January 17, 2023
Kaipara communities will soon see officers regularly patrolling freedom camping hot spots, offering education and increasing awareness of proposed new national freedom camping rules.
Read more![Waka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville](/images/blog/main/442_Kaipara-Council-2022-web-size (77 of 221).jpg)
Waka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville
- December 05, 2022
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in Dargaville to get on their bikes with a Transport Choice programme grant of approximately $8,000,000 to be provided to Kaipara District Council, announced on 4 December 2022.
Read more![Lincoln Reserve's new facilities open](/images/blog/main/438_Lincoln Blessing 002.jpg)
- November 17, 2022
Sea, sand, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest bird were all on hand for the opening of Kaipara’s newest loos.
Read more![New zones to complete MAZ skatepark](/images/blog/main/396_MAZ - Elevated Media.png)
- September 02, 2022
The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust will soon start work on a new Flow Bowl and Street Skateboarding Plaza, following a grant from Kaipara District Council.
Read moreBetter off with funding for community hubs
- September 01, 2022
Two new community hubs move a step closer with Kaipara District Council opting to apply for the Three Waters Better Off Funding Package, provided by Central Government, to help fund them
Read more![Three waters explained](/images/blog/main/377_daniel-sinoca-AANCLsb0sU0-unsplash.jpg)
Three waters explained
- July 20, 2022
Government sources estimate that between $120 and $185 billion dollars of investment in three waters (drinking water, waste water and storm water) infrastructure will be needed over the next 30 years to improve the quality of our drinking water and wastewater and stormwater management, across New Zealand.
Read more![Kaipara District Council awards funding to 22 community organisations](/images/blog/main/370_Te Kopuru Community Garden 001.jpg)
- July 01, 2022
Twenty-two community organisations have been awarded a share of $100,000.00 in the latest Kaipara District Council Community Grant.
Read more![Mayor's Message 26 April 2022](/images/blog/main/337_Mayors Message Banner 2021 (1).png)
- April 26, 2022
Complex problems for councils seldom come as neatly packaged as the “Better Off” funding which is part of the Three Waters Reforms.
Read more![Kaiwaka Footbridges work progresses to the south bridge](/images/blog/main/307_Kaiwaka-Footbridge-Abutment-Web.jpg)
- February 14, 2022
The truss is now up on the abutments at the north bridge, with physical construction of the boardwalk starting last week.
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![Work starts on Kaiwaka Footbridges](/images/blog/main/287_Kaiwaka footbridge work starting.jpg)
- January 14, 2022
A small gathering, a prayer and a blessing to keep workers safe marked the start of the work on-site for the Kaiwaka footbridges.
Read morePouto wharf construction to start in 2022
- November 03, 2021
Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.
Read more![Kaipara District Council awards MELA funds to seven organisations](/images/blog/main/250_Sailing.jpg)
- October 20, 2021
A total of $45,155.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read more![Support for Arts in Kaipara](/images/blog/main/197_Welcome to Dargaville Sign Blessing.jpg)
- July 12, 2021
Kaipara District Council has been awarded a grant from the Creative NZ Local Government Arts Fund to develop an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.
Read more![Ripiro Beach conversations to continue](/images/blog/main/189_Ripiro Beach Survey.jpeg)
- June 30, 2021
A survey of Ripiro Beach users to understand their concerns relating to beach use received over 1,700 responses.
Read more![First round of Rural Travel Fund awarded](/images/blog/main/174_Sport pic.jpg)
- June 01, 2021
A total of $13,049.00 has been granted from the first round of the Rural Travel Fund to eight schools and sporting organisations across the district.
Read more![Kaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants](/images/blog/main/157_Kaipara Art Awards, Dargaville Opening Night.jpg)
Kaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants
- April 21, 2021
Some of Kaipara’s arts projects got a boost recently with $14,894.80 awarded in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
Read more![Kaiwaka footbridges in the west](/images/blog/main/135_West web quality.png)
- March 05, 2021
Two footbridges are to be erected in Kaiwaka, parallel to State Highway 1 and crossing streams at the northern end of the township.
Read more![Talk with Elected Members about future plans](/images/blog/main/130_Dargaville market 3.jpg)
Talk with Elected Members about future plans
- February 24, 2021
Kaipara District Council is consulting on their proposed plan for the next ten years and Elected Members will be on hand to talk about it and answer questions.
Read more- February 02, 2021
Creative Communities Scheme is now open for funding applications. The funding is available to support a wide range of arts projects – previous recipients include Te Kopuru School for their Matariki celebrations and the Mangawhai Museum for their Winter Series.
Read more![Kaipara District Council awards funds to 12 Mangawhai organisations](/images/blog/main/35_Landscape - Mangawhai Heads Beach - Jo Lewin.jpg)
Kaipara District Council awards funds to 12 Mangawhai organisations
- September 01, 2020
A total of $132,320.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read moreKaipara District Council awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations
- July 17, 2020
More than $122,000 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Community Grants, Rural Travel Fund, and Creative Communities Scheme.
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