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Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson says the commitment to keep just under 9% for the average rates increase has been able to be applied to all three years of the LTP.
- June 27, 2024
Further changes to smooth rates increases
Additional adjustments to budgets for the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 have further smoothed the projected rates impact to an estimated 8.9% for each of the three years. Rates are not set until the council meeting in late July, but budgets and modelling are being completed now, as part of the Long Term Plan (LTP) process.
Following deliberations earlier this month, staff worked through the changes made from the council decisions, and the average rates increase for each year was recalculated with the second year of the LTP showing a substantial increase. The decisions today are mainly a result of reallocating portions of the roading budgets across the three years, to avoid a major rates hike throughout the period.
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson says the commitment to keep just under 9% for the average rates increase has been able to be applied to all three years of the LTP.
“Smoothing the rates increase across the three years, helps to make the rates more affordable as best we can, without cutting our services and making sure we still get the work done we have committed to,” says Mayor Jepson.
Council receives funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for its roading activities. Confirmed amounts for this funding, not expected until August/September may impact rates in the outer years of the LTP.
Kaipara District Council Chief Executive Jason Marris, says the changes agreed today do not affect the commitment to maintain and improve roading service levels.
“The work staff have done on the work programmes and budgets slows the trajectory to mitigate the consequence of a large, stepped rates increase for the community. The council decision today means staff will reallocate work across the years to maintain a balance. Staff will continue to work on a roading programme that is planned to increase and where possible improve services provided on the district’s roading network.”
Kaipara District Council is scheduled to adopt the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 in late July. In the same meeting rates are to be set for the next financial year 2024/2025.
UPDATED: 27/06/24 11.15am A line in this article was updated to clarify that the NZTA Waka Kotahi funding confirmation may impact rates in the outer years of the LTP 2024–2027 (Year 2 and Year 3). Funding confirmation will not have an impact on Year 1.
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- June 21, 2024
Kaipara District Council activated their Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as a precautionary measure yesterday, after a Transpower tower fell near Glorit and blanket power cuts rolled across most of Northland, with no initial confirmation of when they could end.
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- June 13, 2024
Earlier projections of a 15.1 percent average rates increase for 2024/2025 have dropped following Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) deliberations.
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- June 04, 2024
Rates for 2024/2025 rating year are on track to be confirmed one month later than usual at the end of July.
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- May 30, 2024
Council adopted new Fees and Charges for the coming 2024-2025 year at the May Council Meeting.
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Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan
- May 17, 2024
Long term plan hearings this week have given community members an opportunity to get up front and face to face with Kaipara District Council elected members.
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- May 08, 2024
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ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
- April 26, 2024
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Consultation opens for Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027
- April 04, 2024
Kaipara District Council elected members adopted the Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 consultation document in the council meeting on Wednesday, kickstarting the feedback period opening today.
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- April 04, 2024
Kaipara District Council is asking the community for feedback on proposed fees and charges for the coming 2024/2025 year.
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- March 11, 2024
Kaipara District Council is grappling with compounding inflation and recovery costs.
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- March 01, 2024
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- February 14, 2024
Our Planners will be on hand to answer your questions general questions about development or subdividing, or talk to your Elected Members about what’s important to you.
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- January 29, 2024
Our district is buzzing with summer. Everywhere I go in Kaipara our communities and our many visitors can be seen making the most of these sunshine hours.
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- December 18, 2023
The end of the year is certainly a time for reflection, and I have been doing plenty of that as we approach the summer break. It’s been a huge year for the Council and for all of us here in Kaipara District.
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- December 01, 2023
Replacement of Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall Annex after its demolished is to get a hurry-along with an Elected Member working group established to give the project more focus.
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- November 20, 2023
It’s been fantastic to have so many locals engaging with Elected Members and Council staff at the recent market events. In the last month we’ve had stands at Mangawhai Tavern Market, Dargaville Community Market, and Maungaturoto Night Market. We also hosted a Dargaville Business Meet and Mingle in partnership with Dargaville Community Development Board.
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Kaipara District Council at community markets
- October 27, 2023
Over the next two weekends, Kaipara District Council Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about attending markets around the district.
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Motion upheld regarding Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme
- October 27, 2023
Kaipara District Council Elected Members supported a motion by Mayor Craig Jepson regarding the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme.
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- October 27, 2023
Kaipara District Council has adopted their Annual Report for 2022/2023. The report was unanimously adopted in the 25 October meeting.
Read moreCouncil decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing
- October 11, 2023
A recent decision by Kaipara District Council has given Fagan Place community housing tenants assurance on a way forward for new warm, dry, modern and healthy homes.
Read more![Mayor's Message 10 October](/images/blog/main/598_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- October 10, 2023
This month I have been really enjoying this drier sunnier weather and the promise it’s bringing of a classic Northland summer. You can feel it in the air. Out and about, it’s been a month full of happenings.
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Kaipara District Council discontinues climate policy and cancels emission accounting contract
- September 29, 2023
A Notice of Motion put forward by Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen to discontinue Kaipara District Council’s climate policy and cancel its emission accounting contract was approved at the September Council meeting.
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Working party formed to nail down Kaipara District Council Engineering Standards
- September 28, 2023
A new working party, made up of elected members, Kaipara District Council (KDC) staff and input from external expert advice has been appointed to work on the new Engineering Standards for the district.
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A focus on recovery with Long Term Plan decision
- September 28, 2023
A shortened Long Term Plan with a focus on recovery was approved by Kaipara District Council earlier this week.
Read more![Mayor's Message 04 September](/images/blog/main/574_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- September 04, 2023
I said in my last message that I would be checking my bike and getting ready for the opening of the Mangawhai boardwalk soon. And true to my word, I did!
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Kaipara District Council sets rates and confirms work programme for 2023-2024
- June 29, 2023
Kaipara District Council Elected Members have adopted the Annual Plan 2023-2024, with an average rates rise of 4.96 percent (excluding water charges).
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- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
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- May 08, 2023
Plenty happening around the Council table. A Notice of Motion raised by Deputy Mayor Larsen to investigate options for a waste to energy plant was supported by Council
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Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024
- April 27, 2023
At the April Council meeting Kaipara District Council staff presented the latest financial statements for the draft Annual Plan 2023/2024, alongside a projected rates increase averaging 4.98 percent across the district.
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- April 27, 2023
A healthy environment, prosperous economy and dependable roading are included in the community outcomes Kaipara District Council has set for the next few years.
Read more- April 21, 2023
The Dargaville Town Hall will be closed from Monday 24 April in the interest of public safety following damage sustained during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback
- April 11, 2023
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Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed
- March 29, 2023
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- February 17, 2023
Mayor Craig Jepson has announced that Jason Marris will be the next Chief Executive for Kaipara District Council.
Read more![State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step](/images/blog/main/472_330229187_650000516809933_3977506438866187908_n.png)
State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step
- February 12, 2023
A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland as at 4.30pm Sunday 12 February, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
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- February 08, 2023
Kaipara District Council is asking residents to mow their own roadside berms to keep Kaipara neighbourhoods tidy.
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- December 13, 2022
Opening of Meetings
There have been many reports in the mainstream media and social media that show a misunderstanding of the legal obligations of the Kaipara District Council and its elected members in respect of this issue.
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- December 08, 2022
An open and frank discussion took place today (7 December) between the Mayor of Kaipara District and the eight Councillors present.
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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
- December 05, 2022
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Read more![Kaipara's Council Committee Structure and membership confirmed](/images/blog/main/443_Council meeting 2.jpg)
- December 02, 2022
Kaipara District Council’s committee structure, the committee membership and chairs, and the external appointments for the new triennium have been confirmed.
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- October 28, 2022
The newly elected mayor and councillors of Kaipara District were officially sworn into office in Dargaville at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October.
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- October 20, 2022
Kaipara’s newly elected Council will be sworn in at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park.
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- September 30, 2022
Kaipara District Council has adopted their Annual Report for 2021/2022. The report was unanimously adopted in the September meeting, the last meeting of the term for the current Council.
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- September 15, 2022
Following the recent announcement that current Chief Executive Louise Miller will be stepping down, Kaipara District Council has appointed Jason Marris as interim Chief Executive, while an external recruitment firm undertakes the search for a permanent appointment.
Read more![Kaipara District Council Chief Executive steps down](/images/blog/main/374_20211208_101714.jpg)
- July 14, 2022
Louise Miller, has advised today that she will step down from her role as Chief Executive of Kaipara District Council on 28 October, after the new Council is sworn in.
Read moreKaipara District Council confirms rates and adopts Annual Plan 2022-2023
- June 30, 2022
Kaipara District Council Elected Members have unanimously adopted the Annual Plan 2022-2023, with an average general rates rise of 4.86 percent (excluding water charges, and allowing for 1 percent growth).
Read more![Kaipara District Council adopts Fees & Charges for 2022-2023](/images/blog/main/356_Fees and Charges (1).jpg)
- June 08, 2022
New Fees and Charges for the coming 2022-2023 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.
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Water storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions
- March 02, 2022
The Waiatua Dam (on Opanake Road) may be the solution to end the Dargaville and Baylys Beach water shortages, according to a preliminary investigation, commissioned by Kaipara District Council.
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Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team
- December 08, 2021
Iwi Liaison Manager Jack Rudolph and Māori Advisor Missy Hokai joined the Council on 1 November, to strengthen a Te Ao Māori capability and viewpoint across the organisation.
Read more
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- October 28, 2021
After considering submissions, Kaipara district elected members today confirmed a proposal for council’s representation arrangements ahead of the 2022/2025 local body elections.
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External funding stand out aspect of the 2020/2021 Kaipara District Council Annual Report
- September 29, 2021
Kaipara District Council adopted its Annual Report for 2020/201 at the September meeting, showcasing a year of challenges amidst lockdowns, boundary closures and forthcoming significant change.
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- September 23, 2021
It’s ‘steady as she goes’ for Kaipara District Council after Deloitte reported their 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP) provides a ‘reasonable basis for accountability to the community’.
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New Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
- September 23, 2021
Kaipara District Council has welcomed Philip Jones as the independent chair of their Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.
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How are you represented at the Council table?
- August 26, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.
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- August 25, 2021
A reminder to Have Your Say on our Discussion Documents, and some changes to our plans because of COVID-19.
Read moreCouncil makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent
- July 09, 2021
Council has decided to make a stand by voting to oppose the recently granted Dome Valley Landfill resource consent, at the June council meeting.
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- July 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.
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Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions
- June 30, 2021
Kaipara District Council today endorsed a future-focused Long Term Plan (LTP) which aims to respond to a growing population while caring for the environment and keeping rates increases low.
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- June 16, 2021
Announcing the appointment of Geoff Copstick as the independent chair of Kaipara District Council’s Audit, Risk & Finance subcommittee, replacing Stana Pezic who finished up in December after 3 years as independent chair.
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- June 16, 2021
New Fees and Charges for the coming 2021-2022 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.
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- April 28, 2021
Kaipara District Council has accepted the recommendation from the Hearings Panel to approve Private Plan Change 78.
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- April 13, 2021
In the first few months of 2021 there’s been a trickle of new information which has led to a substantial update on the long-running story of the debt levels of Kaipara District Council’s Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme.
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Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up
- April 12, 2021
The Council will be reviewing its representation arrangements later this year and is calling for community feedback now before formulating any specific proposals.
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- April 07, 2021
Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS).
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- March 03, 2021
Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries to ensure our rapid growth is reflected in our elected representation and to accommodate a new Māori ward.
Read moreImproving civic facilities in Dargaville
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Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
- February 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.
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- January 27, 2021
Look out for the new Government Valuation for your property in the mail from 04 February.
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Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update
- December 02, 2020
See the results from surveys and events we've undertaken recently as part of our Long Term Plan.
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Private Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central
- November 30, 2020
The Private Plan Change is currently adjourned at the direction of the commissioners.
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- November 03, 2020
Kaipara District Council has voted to establish a new Māori ward to improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local Government decision-making.
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- August 06, 2020
Business and community groups affected by Covid-19 lockdown are benefitting from support offered by Kaipara District Council.
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- October 28, 2022
The newly elected mayor and councillors of Kaipara District were officially sworn into office in Dargaville at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October.
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