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![Paparoa-Oakleigh Road closed for slip repair](/images/blog/large/729_Facebook Road closed.jpg)
If you are travelling at night through the site, please take care. While the road is closed alternative routes are SH1 over the Brynderwyns, or SH12 and SH14. Thanks for your patience while we complete this work.
This post was updated to reflect the new day closure dates.
![New contractor for Kaipara roading services](/images/blog/main/727_IMG_9311-2.jpg)
- July 19, 2024
A new group of roading services contractors has been put in place to deliver road maintenance for Kaipara District Council.
Read more![June roading report](/images/blog/main/724_Pouto Road bridge2.jpg)
June roading report
- July 18, 2024
We made the most of June’s relatively dry weather, carrying out culvert placements and water tabling across the district.
Read more![Councils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs](/images/blog/main/718_Colville Road grading (1).jpg)
Councils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs
- July 03, 2024
Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council are developing a joint panel of contractors to complete the remaining emergency recovery repairs, helping to save money and time for both councils.
Read moreDiversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July
- June 27, 2024
From 1 July Molesworth Drive southbound traffic will be diverted around Moir Point Road/Seabreeze Road for approximately three weeks.
Read more![A new delivery model](/images/blog/main/713_Ararua Completed Seal Rehabilitation (2).jpg)
- June 26, 2024
A new delivery model for transportation services and roading construction across Northland has been confirmed following decisions made by Far North, Kaipara, and Whangarei District and Northland Regional Councils.
Read more![May roading report](/images/blog/main/709_BSR.jpg)
May roading report
- June 11, 2024
Teams are in full swing across both unsealed and sealed networks, preparing for the upcoming winter season.
Read more![Molesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz](/images/blog/main/695_IMG_7779.jpg)
Molesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz
- May 09, 2024
Molesworth Drive has been a hive of activity, with crew working on the third phase of the shared path spread across different zones.
Read more![New system for Kaipara District Libraries](/images/blog/main/693_Kaipara District Council Library 29 Print.jpg)
New system for Kaipara District Libraries
- May 08, 2024
We are making changes to the system that Kaipara District Libraries uses for our library catalogue, customer records and other library services.
Read more![April roading report](/images/blog/main/694_culvert installations.jpg)
April roading report
- May 08, 2024
Roading teams made the most of April’s dry weather, resurfacing 129,042m2 across the network and carrying out culvert replacements and water tabling.
Read more![Mountain Road repairs ticked off the list](/images/blog/main/692_IMG-20240418-WA0001.jpg)
Mountain Road repairs ticked off the list
- May 05, 2024
Kaipara District Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair, this time in Maungaturoto.
Read more![ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District](/images/blog/main/691_shared image.jpg)
ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
- April 26, 2024
Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.
Read more![March roading report](/images/blog/main/688_Sealed rehabilitation Waihue Road 2.jpg)
March roading report
- April 19, 2024
Relatively dry weather in March enabled our roading team to push through our drainage maintenance and renewals.
Read more![Online map shows latest slip repair details](/images/blog/main/680_Slip map.jpg)
Online map shows latest slip repair details
- March 28, 2024
A new online mapping tool developed by Northland’s three district councils shows the latest repair plans for the remaining slips still affecting district roads following severe weather events that hit the region during 2022-23.
Read more- March 22, 2024
Kaipara District Council has gone to the open market for a new roading contractor as the current contract with Ventia comes to a close.
Read more![February roading report](/images/blog/main/674_a75468b0-ef94-452e-9e7e-1213ca63f8f5 (1).jpg)
February roading report
- March 19, 2024
Our team made the most of February’s mixed bag of weather.
Read more![Final repairs on Devich Road bridge to start Monday](/images/blog/main/667_567_WhatsApp Image 2023-07-13 at 11.23.13.jpg)
- March 01, 2024
Devich Road bridge will close again from next week while contractors carry out final repairs.
Read more![January roading report](/images/blog/main/668_Baylys Beach.jpg)
January roading report
- February 29, 2024
January saw our teams commence routine spraying rounds, pavement repairs are full steam ahead and preseals and reseals are underway across the district.
Read more![SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure – detour routes in place](/images/blog/main/663_Updated detour map.jpg)
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure – detour routes in place
- February 26, 2024
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is now closed for crucial recovery works. Detour routes through the Kaipara district are open and operating.
Read more![It's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland](/images/blog/main/660_Kai Iwi Lakes.png)
It's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland
- February 22, 2024
A nationwide campaign to promote Northland during the Brynderwyn Hills closure is just kicking off and will run throughout the period of the closure.
Read more![Volunteers recognised for contribution to community](/images/blog/main/659_Citizen-Awards.jpg)
Volunteers recognised for contribution to community
- February 16, 2024
Four Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their services to the community at the annual Kaipara Citizen’s Awards.
Read more![Tangiteroria bridges closing for essential renewal work](/images/blog/main/644_Omana Bridge crop.jpg)
- February 13, 2024
Two bridges in Tangiteroria will undergo essential works this year to improve safety and restore full vehicle access, resulting in temporary closures on Omana Road and Pukehuia Road.
Read more![December roading report](/images/blog/main/656_Picture1.jpg)
December roading report
- February 12, 2024
Our roading teams worked hard throughout December to prepare our roads for a surge in traffic over the summer.
Read more![Detour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure](/images/blog/main/654_Brynd hills.jpg)
Detour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
- February 09, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed detour routes and dates ahead of the upcoming closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Brynderwyn Hills for critical restoration work.
Read more![Preparing SH1 eastern detour route](/images/blog/main/648_garbolino.jpg)
- January 31, 2024
With the Brynderwyn closure fast approaching, we’ve been busy preparing detour routes for additional traffic.
Read more![Alternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure](/images/blog/main/645_Road crews working on Brynderwyn alt routes.jpg)
Alternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
- January 24, 2024
Roading crews have made strong progress improving and stabilising the local alternative routes around the Brynderwyn Hills in anticipation of additional traffic due to the upcoming closure of SH1 Brynderwyn Hills.
Read more![Parking officers on patrol](/images/blog/main/646_Heads carpark.jpg)
- January 24, 2024
Visiting Kaipara’s hot spots this summer? Please park considerately or risk taking an infringement (fine) home with you.
Read more![November roading report](/images/blog/main/639_3d19606b-b123-4fb3-90b4-8cd58a3f82b6.jpg)
November roading report
- December 22, 2023
We are now into the final stretch of 2023 and are pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year.
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![October roading report](/images/blog/main/629_Kapawiti Road.jpg)
October roading report
- December 12, 2023
Despite the unexpected interruption from Cyclone Lola,October was a very productive month on roads across Kaipara.
Read more![Permanent design for Wood Street confirmed](/images/blog/main/621_Wood Street Perm Design_full length no text cropped north 202311.jpg)
Permanent design for Wood Street confirmed
- November 22, 2023
We have now finalised the design for Wood Street. A huge thanks to everyone who has been involved over the years and through the design trials to get to this permanent design.
Read moreKaipara slip repair timeline announced
- November 17, 2023
More than half of the 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads in the wake of multiple severe weather events that hit Northland earlier this year should be repaired by the middle of next year.
Read more![Kaipara District Council at community markets](/images/blog/main/607_Kaipara District Council at your local market closeup.jpg)
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.
Read more![Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report for 2022/2023](/images/blog/main/609_Annual Report 2022-2023 Banner for News.jpg)
- 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 more![Suite of renewals and upgrades shores up water resilience](/images/blog/main/605_Ruawai tank.jpg)
Suite of renewals and upgrades shores up water resilience
- October 24, 2023
A number of infrastructure renewals and upgrades completed in recent years have strengthened water security in Kaipara.
Read more![September roading report](/images/blog/main/601_6dd09df5-335d-4162-ac79-6bcc707fda36.jpg)
September roading report
- October 17, 2023
We are only just on the other side of Winter and are already feeling the benefits of warmer and drier weather.
Read more![August roading report](/images/blog/main/594_MicrosoftTeams-image (33).png)
August roading report
- September 29, 2023
The end of another winter gave us some much-needed sunshine and blue skies. Now with Spring upon us and the days getting longer, our focus moves to pavement works.
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![Northland roading improvements to ramp up](/images/blog/main/583_Road repairs Cames Road.jpg)
- September 19, 2023
Northland’s three District Council roading teams are gearing up for a major resurfacing and road repair programme in the hope wet weather is set to ease.
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![Vehicle access maintenance and stream realignment at Baylys Beach](/images/blog/main/571_Tyre tracks crop.jpg)
- August 31, 2023
If you’re driving along the beach, keep to the harder sand below the high tide mark.
Read more![Kaipara's July roading report](/images/blog/main/568_Slip repairs Pebbebrooke Road.jpg)
Kaipara's July roading report
- August 24, 2023
The rainy weather persisted through July, resulting in 949 new pothole reports. To tackle the pothole issue, we introduced an additional pothole truck to speed up repairs.
Read more![Devich Road Bridge update](/images/blog/main/567_WhatsApp Image 2023-07-13 at 11.23.13.jpg)
- August 15, 2023
Council staff and contractors have been working on solutions to repair or replace Devich Road bridge, which was damaged in the 24 February extreme weather event.
Read more![Slip repair on Glinks Road](/images/blog/main/561_Glinks sli[.jpg)
- July 20, 2023
Work to repair a slip on Glinks Road is scheduled from mid-September to mid-December 2023.
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's June roading report](/images/blog/main/560_Picture6.jpg)
Kaipara's June roading report
- July 19, 2023
The unsealed network has remained a significant point of focus throughout this traditionally rainy month.
Read more![Park legally for safer, accessible communities](/images/blog/main/557_Safe parking.jpg)
Park legally for safer, accessible communities
- July 12, 2023
Please do your part to help make our communities safe and accessible by parking in the right spot when you’re out and about
Read more![Watermain renewal work almost complete](/images/blog/main/553_Watermain renewal.jpg)
- July 05, 2023
Work to improve the resilience of Maungaturoto’s water network is almost complete.
Read more![Kaipara's May roading report](/images/blog/main/550_Grading Baylys Beach entrance.jpg)
Kaipara's May roading report
- June 19, 2023
It’s been nearly six months since Cyclone Gabrielle, however we are still actively repairing damages and working through a substantial backlog.
Read more![Northland’s continuing emergency roading repairs hampering general maintenance](/images/blog/main/543_NTA GM Calvin Thomas observing storm repairs at Whangarei Heads.jpg)
- June 12, 2023
The need to focus on continuing urgent road repairs due to ongoing wet weather and storm damage is delaying some routine maintenance on Northland’s council-owned roading networks.
Read more![Huge success for Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser](/images/blog/main/527_20230511_114417~4 (1).jpg)
- May 11, 2023
A huge shoutout to the Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser Committee for their generous donation towards the Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund.
Read more![Kaipara's April roading report](/images/blog/main/534_Parore west road.jpg)
Kaipara's April roading report
- May 11, 2023
This month, we have been primarily focused on clearing slips, performing tree and drainage works, and continuing with the unsealed rehabs program.
Read moreOut and about at Kaipara community markets
- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
Read more![Kaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event](/images/blog/main/530_Bickerstaffe.jpg)
Kaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event
- May 09, 2023
There are a number of roads impacted after heavy rainfall throughout the district on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
Read more![Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year](/images/blog/main/528_Wood Street sign.jpg)
Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year
- May 08, 2023
Construction of the permanent upgrade for Wood Street will take place next year, after Council has signalled prioritising emergency works over planned projects for the upcoming Annual Plan 2023/2024.
Read more![Kaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events](/images/blog/main/501_Image (3).jpeg)
Kaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events
- May 04, 2023
February’s extreme weather events have impacted roads across Kaipara. Our roading network has suffered significant long-lasting damage, and many issues will not be a simple fix.
Read more![ANZAC day commemorated around Kaipara District](/images/blog/main/526_Field of Poppies.jpeg)
- April 27, 2023
Commemorative ceremonies took place around Kaipara District on Tuesday in observance of ANZAC day.
Read more
![Kaipara's March roading report](/images/blog/main/517_truck and digger.jpg)
Kaipara's March roading report
- April 11, 2023
Our roading team were kept busy all summer, responding to urgent roading issues following the extreme weather events we’ve had.
Read moreCouncil agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment
- April 05, 2023
Council has pressed pause on any changes to Kaipara’s waste and recycling services while a new waste strategy from central Government is assessed.
Read more![SH1 Brynderwyns to open for northbound traffic 8am 01 March](/images/blog/main/500_SH1 Brynderwyn crop.jpg)
- February 28, 2023
In a controlled opening, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will re-open SH1 at the Brynderwyn Hills for northbound vehicles only from 8am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1 March).
Read more![Langs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update](/images/blog/main/498_Work continuing on Langs Beach bridge.jpg)
Langs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update
- February 27, 2023
Contractors working on the Lang’s Beach bridge on Cove Road have encountered further challenges, delaying the reopening of the bridge until Wednesday morning.
Read more
![Travellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading](/images/blog/main/497_Kaiwaka-Mangawhai by Hilltop Road.jpg)
Travellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
- February 26, 2023
Authorities in Northland are advising travellers to stay up-to-date and amend their plans if necessary as key local roads damaged in Friday’s heavy rain around Mangawhai and surrounding areas will remain closed until midweek and in some cases, longer.
Read more![Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates](/images/blog/main/494_230226 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai (Hilltop) progress (3).jpg)
Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates
- February 24, 2023
UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023
Read more![Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues](/images/blog/main/492_Cyclone Gabrielle Response Team.jpg)
Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read more![Mental health support is available](/images/blog/main/491_Hands-Support.jpg)
Mental health support is available
- February 22, 2023
After February's extreme weather events, you or someone you know, may be feeling upset, exhausted, overwhelmed or uncertain. You don’t have to manage this on your own, there are free resources available to support you during this time.
Read more![Truck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route](/images/blog/main/488_Cove Road Obstruction crop.jpg)
Truck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route
- February 20, 2023
Media release from Northland Civil Defence.
Read more![Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February](/images/blog/main/489_Craig Jepson moving sofa with Ces and Junior.jpg)
Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
- February 20, 2023
Yesterday I was able to witness first hand some of the hard work that has been happening across the district to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreRapid Response Teams reaching residents
- February 19, 2023
Our Rapid Response teams made good ground yesterday, conducting welfare checks on our isolated and hard-to-reach Kaipara communities, many of which are still without power.
Read more![Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services](/images/blog/main/480_Council Services Update - Cyclone-01.jpg)
Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
- February 16, 2023
A number of our staff have been diverted to emergency services relating to Cyclone Gabrielle. Council services will continue but some with limited capacity so please be patient. We will continue to keep you updated.
Read more![Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery](/images/blog/main/478_Northern Wairoa River from Mangawhare 20230214.jpg)
Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery
- February 15, 2023
When you see the sun come out and the wind has dropped, it could be difficult to believe what we have experienced in the last few days.
Read more![Cyclone Gabrielle - Thursday 16 February 2023](/images/blog/main/471_20230214_130103.jpg)
- February 12, 2023
This article will be updated with information on Kaipara District Council services during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read more![Council calls on residents to help keep Kaipara tidy](/images/blog/main/520_Mower.jpg)
- February 08, 2023
Kaipara District Council is asking residents to mow their own roadside berms to keep Kaipara neighbourhoods tidy.
Read more![Road conditions Friday 3 February 2023](/images/blog/main/465_gravel road.jpg)
Road conditions Friday 3 February 2023
- January 31, 2023
This article with be updated as information on Kaipara's roading network is available.
Read more![Kaipara’s December roading report](/images/blog/main/460_Baylys beach.jpg)
Kaipara’s December roading report
- January 12, 2023
Our team worked hard throughout December, preparing our roads for the expected influx of summer traffic.
Read more![Pot unlocked for Poutō Point amenity improvements](/images/blog/main/459_Pouto Lighthouse Kaipara (1).jpeg)
Pot unlocked for Poutō Point amenity improvements
- January 10, 2023
Improvements to the Poutō Point carpark area can progress in 2023 thanks to further funding from Kaipara District Council.
Read more![Kaipara's November roading report](/images/blog/main/457_road barrier.jpg)
Kaipara's November roading report
- December 22, 2022
On the final stretch of 2022, the team have been pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year. Work continues on both the unsealed and sealed networks in anticipation of the summer rush and the expected increase in traffic.
Read more
![Wipes clog pipes](/images/blog/main/456_320005075_519819869920516_8876737795225831061_n.jpg)
- December 21, 2022
Look after your loo and Kaipara's wastewater network this summer by reminding your household members and visitors what not to flush.
Read more![Mayor's Message 20 December](/images/blog/main/455_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- December 20, 2022
It’s been a busy month as the new Council gets its feet under the table. In November we agreed on the committee structures for the next three years, many of which remain the same from the previous triennium.
Read more- December 15, 2022
Northland motorists are being asked to be patient this summer as the Northland Transportation Alliance battles relentless wet weather while attempting roading repairs.
Read more![Looking after Kaipara this summer](/images/blog/main/453_Mangawhai-Resize.jpg)
Looking after Kaipara this summer
- December 14, 2022
Kaipara’s population is expected to explode during the summer break, with people enjoying the district’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities.
Read more![Spruced up and new: shade sails for Paparoa Village Green](/images/blog/main/445_IMG_20221124_155245.png)
- December 08, 2022
Paparoa Village Green users can now picnic and play under brightly-coloured shade sails thanks to a collaborative effort between the Paparoa community and Kaipara District Council.
Read more![Council services during Christmas and New Year break](/images/blog/main/441_Recycle-Crop.jpg)
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![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![Kaipara’s October roading report](/images/blog/main/437_Colville Road.jpg)
Kaipara’s October roading report
- November 15, 2022
With the continued improvements in weather, we are now full swing into unsealed and sealed pavement works. We have approximately 50kms of road to reseal in the 2022/23 season.
Read more![Have your say on proposed speed changes for Poutō Peninsula and West Coast roads](/images/blog/main/430_421_Road Sign 80km_20220209.jpeg)
Have your say on proposed speed changes for Poutō Peninsula and West Coast roads
- October 28, 2022
Consultation is now open on a proposal for new speed limits in Kaipara’s Poutō Peninsula and West Coast catchment areas. You now have until Monday 5 December to give your feedback.
Read more![Kaipara's September roading report](/images/blog/main/424_Mititai Rd.jpg)
Kaipara's September roading report
- October 11, 2022
Our roading team made the most of the warmer, drier weather that came our way in September.
Read more![Consultation confirmed for West Kaipara speed limits](/images/blog/main/421_Road Sign 80km_20220209.jpeg)
- September 30, 2022
You can soon give your feedback on proposed speed limits changes to Poutō Peninsula and West Coast roads.
Read more![Kaipara's August roading report](/images/blog/main/399_Mahuta.jpg)
Kaipara's August roading report
- September 09, 2022
August brought a welcome reprieve from the wild weather and storm events of July. A total of 3,100 individual work items were completed throughout August.
Read more![Kaihu Valley Trail September update](/images/blog/main/397_trail.jpg)
Kaihu Valley Trail September update
- September 08, 2022
An update on the Kaihu Valley Trail including fencing progress, funding and latest finds along the trail.
Read moreKaipara's July roading report
- August 18, 2022
Wild, wet and windy weather kept crews busy in July. A total of 3,358 individual work items were completed throughout the month.
Read more![Kaipara's June roading report](/images/blog/main/371_Culvert-Cleaning-Ruawai-002.jpg)
Kaipara's June roading report
- July 12, 2022
Maintenance activities have been widespread in June. During this typically wet period, there has been a focus on potholing, running metal and completing grading work.
Read more![Kaipara's May roading report](/images/blog/main/359_Maintenance-Grading-May.jpg)
Kaipara's May roading report
- June 13, 2022
In May, we saw some great progress happening across the district. Sealed pavement rehabs are now complete, and the unsealed network has received the last of the PGF/IRG funding.
Read more![Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka](/images/blog/main/351_Speed Review Ellen St.jpg)
Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
- May 25, 2022
Amendments to Kaipara District’s Speed Limits Bylaw were unanimously passed at the May Council Meeting, resulting in new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharo Road) areas.
Read more- May 24, 2022
Down the road from the mighty Tāne Mahuta, a road-carpet was rolled out and lights set to green as the newly sealed 1.5km stretch of Waipoua River Road was opened for traffic.
Read more![Kaipara’s April roading report](/images/blog/main/342_KC-Montgomery-Crop.jpg)
- May 10, 2022
April’s relatively calm weather meant that Kaipara’s roading team could focus on jobs carrying over from previous months, and complete work on this year’s sealed pavement rehabs, unsealed heavy metal sites, and footpath kerb and channel renewals before the wet winter weather sets in.
Read more![Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka](/images/blog/main/340_Moir-Street-Speed-Sign.jpg)
- May 05, 2022
Work is underway to implement new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharu Road) areas.
Read more![Kaihu Valley Trail April update](/images/blog/main/335_Grader Roller at work KVT Lodestone Property 25 Feb.jpeg)
Kaihu Valley Trail April update
- April 13, 2022
Check out the latest happenings on the Kaihu Valley Trail progress, including the discovery of some railway artefacts.
Read more- April 12, 2022
There was a real sense of Groundhog Day in March, following on from Cyclone Dovi in February when the district was hit with a significant rain event. For Kaipara’s roading team, it was all hands-on deck with the clean-up.
Read more![Safe parking saves lives](/images/blog/main/328_Bad parking.png)
- March 30, 2022
Kaipara District Council is extending a stern warning to people who are parking illegally around schools and making it unsafe for young children.
Read more![Parking behaviour around schools](/images/blog/main/315_143_IMG_0191.jpg)
- March 02, 2022
A small number of people parking badly at schools around the district are making the area unsafe and obstructing lines of sight for other drivers.
Read more![Pouto Road Phase 1 additional funding confirmed](/images/blog/main/314_Pouto Road Website_Greg Monteith Checking.jpg)
- February 24, 2022
At yesterday's Council meeting, the Kaipara District Council approved paying the forecasted $487,000 sealing project shortfall to complete Pouto Road Phase 1, from its retained earnings.
Read more![Kaipara's February roading report](/images/blog/main/310_Waihue Rd Surface 2.jpg)
- February 23, 2022
Kaipara roading teams have been putting their time to good use during the dry season, preparing for autumn when the damper conditions enable new road pavement to be properly compacted.
Read more
![Local speed changes arriving shortly](/images/blog/main/306_Road Sign 80km Stormy Skies.jpeg)
- February 09, 2022
Kaipara District Council’s recently approved new speed limits for the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Hakaru areas, are expected to take effect within the next few months.
Read more![Roading works slow as heat continues](/images/blog/main/304_Unsealed Roading Network 20220201.jpg)
- February 04, 2022
The Northland Transportation Alliance’s (NTA) Unsealed Road Improvement Project remains on track to approved project milestones with 84.4 km’s of the network’s road pavement layering completed to date.
Read more![Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion](/images/blog/main/296_20220127_123319.jpg)
Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion
- January 28, 2022
Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road will be completed in April, despite delays caused by wet weather in the Kaipara District post the Christmas break.
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- January 28, 2022
Upgrades to numerous unsealed Northland roads are well underway, with a substantial amount of work to be completed by the end of June in the Kaipara District.
Read more![Kaipara's January roading report](/images/blog/main/294_Ararua _Roading Report Jan 2022.jpg)
- January 26, 2022
The second season of road surfacing works commenced in the Kaipara District this month, after 14.4kms was completed in December 2021.
Read more![Kaipara's December roading report](/images/blog/main/285_Works completed on Ararua Road.jpg)
- December 20, 2021
The Kaipara District's roads continue to hold the right balance of moisture and dryness, which has allowed the NTA and Kaipara District Council to complete a lot of roading work this month, including grading on Avoca Rd, Avoca East Rd and Avoca North Rd.
Read moreVillage intersections and shared path – December 2021
- December 15, 2021
With the border opening there will be increased traffic travelling through both of the worksites. Please remind your visitors ahead of their arrival that these are still active work sites in the lead up to the break – give your friends and family a heads up so they can be prepared for possible travel delays and can plan their journeys accordingly.
Read more![Unsealed roading network over halfway mark](/images/blog/main/280_Works completed on Ararua Road.jpg)
- December 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council’s externally funded Unsealed Road Improvements Project remains on track with a little over half the project completed. Northland Transport Alliance Maintenance Lead Bernard Petersen says this includes just over 70 kilometres of unsealed surfaces upgraded.
Read more![New speed limits approaching](/images/blog/main/260_Speed Limits review.jpg)
- December 02, 2021
Kaipara District Council has adopted a report recommending new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area. The adoption of this report paves the way for the introduction of lower speed limits this financial year.
Read more![Road testing technology reaching underground](/images/blog/main/274_Ground Penetrating Radars testing Nov 2021.jpg)
- December 01, 2021
As part of ongoing improvement of Kaipara’s unsealed roading network, the Northland Transportation Alliance is using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to confirm pavement thickness safely and rapidly across the district.
Read more![Waipoua River Road closure](/images/blog/main/275_Waipoua River Road pre-sealing 2 Nov 2021.jpg)
- December 01, 2021
It begins! Fulton Hogan started physical works to improve Waipoua River Road this week.
Read more![Kaipara KickStart – Pouto Road update](/images/blog/main/270_Pouto Road.jpg)
- November 25, 2021
Our Kaipara District Council team is excited to see the sealing start to roll out for Phase one of the Pouto Road project – the upgrade of the northern portion running down to Ari Ari Road junction.
Read more![Kaipara's November roading report](/images/blog/main/269_Pouto Rd_Nov_3.jpg)
- November 24, 2021
November has been a busy roading month for the Northland Transport Alliance and Kaipara District Council, across the Kaipara District.
Read more![Over $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021](/images/blog/main/263_Charity Hill Road - PGF unsealed pavement works (5).jpg)
Over $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021
- November 18, 2021
The $8.06M Unsealed Roading Network project that began in May last year, has crossed the halfway mark with completion of the first season’s physical pavement and associated works at a cost of $4.3M to end of October.
Read more![Waipoua River Road works begin](/images/blog/main/266_IMG_20211112_101650.jpg)
- November 15, 2021
A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.
Read moreNew cross-Council drought management plan released
- November 11, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) has worked with other Northland Councils on a Drought Management Plan (DMP) to create a consistent drought classification system and approach.
Read more![Waipoua River Road works set to start](/images/blog/main/257_Matakohe West Road.jpg)
Waipoua River Road works set to start
- November 02, 2021
An onsite blessing will be held by Te Roroa on Friday 12 November to mark the start of construction on the $1.8m Waipoua River Road project.
Read more![Intersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend](/images/blog/main/245_Intersections 14 oct 2021.jpg)
Intersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend
- October 15, 2021
There’s been significant progress on the Village intersection improvements recently. Night works have enabled the programme to see only a small delay in spite of the recent Level 4 lockdown and restrictions.
Read moreBaylys Beach access closed while remediation works underway
- October 13, 2021
Earlier this month an extreme rain event at Baylys Beach, followed by periods of further wet weather, saw signifcant damage inflicted on the beach access.
Read more![Upcoming Road Works - October 2021](/images/blog/main/229_Road Grading (2).jpg)
Upcoming Road Works - October 2021
- September 23, 2021
An update on wher ethe roading team will be working across Kaipara in October.
Read more![Paparoa-Oakleigh Bridge abutment hole](/images/blog/main/224_PHOTO-2021-09-13-14-41-41.jpg)
- September 15, 2021
Fill has washed away from a Paparoa-Oakleigh Road bridge, leaving a large tomo.
Read more![Kaiwaka safety improvements close to completion](/images/blog/main/205_Footpath 2 (1).jpg)
- August 11, 2021
Kaiwaka township has seen a number of safety improvements recently, with our team and contractors Ventia busy working along Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
Read more![Green light to accelerate intersection improvement works in Mangawhai Village](/images/blog/main/203_Shared Path.jpg)
Green light to accelerate intersection improvement works in Mangawhai Village
- August 10, 2021
A significant change in the programme for the much-needed Village intersection improvements will see the work finished in early December, ahead of schedule.
Read more![Works progress on Mangawhai intersection improvements and shared path](/images/blog/main/198_Molesworth Drive Stormewater Drainage 28 July 2021.jpg)
Works progress on Mangawhai intersection improvements and shared path
- July 28, 2021
The United Civil team are starting to work in the road (Stage Two of their work staging plan), focusing on the area at the western entrance to the Moir Street / Insley Street intersection.
Read more![Unsealed road improvement works progressing](/images/blog/main/200_Charity Hill Road - PGF unsealed pavement works (7) (1).jpg)
Unsealed road improvement works progressing
- July 28, 2021
Winter weather has slowed the reconstruction work to upgrade our unsealed roads, but no time is being wasted. Teams are clearing vegetation and drains in preparation for when reconstruction work can start again.
Read more![Making Kaipara roads safer](/images/blog/main/173_Annual Line Marking, Awakino Point Road.jpg)
- June 01, 2021
Each year our Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) safety team prioritises a number of high risk rural roads for assessment, design, and safety improvements.
Read more![Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements](/images/blog/main/176_Intersection improvements 3.jpg)
Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements
- June 01, 2021
Construction work on the Mangawhai Village intersection improvements started this week.
Read more![A smoother ride on unsealed roads](/images/blog/main/165_Charity Hill Road - PGF unsealed pavement works (6).jpg)
- May 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has developed a new formula for unsealed roads that results in a more durable, and lower maintenance, surface.
Read more![Safety improvements in Kaiwaka](/images/blog/main/156_Kaiwaka Footpath 2.jpg)
- April 19, 2021
A number of improvements have been made at the Kaiwaka end of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
Read more![Pouto Road sealing work set to begin late March 2021](/images/blog/main/140_Pouto Road Blessing Phase 1 3.jpg)
- March 22, 2021
The first part of the Pouto Road sealing project is set to start this week from Wednesday 24 March, kicking off one of Kaipara’s most significant road sealing projects.
Read more![Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up](/images/blog/main/108_Paparoa Market LTP stall.jpg)
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.
Read more![Motu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project](/images/blog/main/106_Motu Wheteke blessing at Ripia Marae resized.jpg)
Motu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project
- February 09, 2021
Earlier this month Rīpia Marae representatives blessed the site of Motu Wheteke, ahead of physical works starting at the quarry. Kaipara District Council contractors are preparing to reopen the site, primarily for the Provincial Development Unit-supported Pouto Road sealing project.
Read more- January 29, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is one section of the Ancient Kauri Trail that will be developed in stages and eventually link Ōmāpere, on the Hokianga Harbour, to the Mangawhai Coast.
Read more![Parking issues across Kaipara](/images/blog/main/92_Parking picture 2 13.01.2021.jpg)
- January 13, 2021
Bad parking can endanger other drivers and pedestrians, particularly around busy shopping areas, parks, schools and beaches.
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![Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed](/images/blog/main/86_Footbridge Image 1 Western side (002).png)
- December 16, 2020
Kaiwaka footbridges will form part of the Kaiwaka walking and cycling network and will reduce severance caused by the state highway and rivers.
Read more![Mowing berms](/images/blog/main/83_Mower (1).jpg)
- December 15, 2020
If you want your berm looking immaculate it’s OK to mow it yourself if you want to.
Read moreCommunity collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
- December 14, 2020
After months of planning, the Wood Street revitalisation project really got rolling this month, with key changes implemented following the latest community co-design workshops.
Read more![Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update](/images/blog/main/50_Mangawhai Markets (3).jpg)
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.
Read more![Support for lower speed limits](/images/blog/main/33_Speed Limits Sign 2.jpg)
- November 25, 2020
Kaipara District Council has been consulting the community about lowering speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area.
Read more![Council seeks feedback on speed limit proposals](/images/blog/main/5_1522909565603.jpg)
- October 29, 2020
Kaipara District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to set new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka areas, including the Mangawhai urban area.
Read more![Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package](/images/blog/main/114_Left hand side 3.jpg)
Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package
- September 09, 2020
Work is progressing at pace, as a result of $2.87m recently allocated to Kaipara District from the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package. A total of $9.32 million is allocated across Northland. The funding package through the Provincial Growth Fund is providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating immediate work opportunities for local people and businesses.
Read more![Kaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade](/images/blog/main/115_Kaipara Roads Photo.jpg)
Kaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade
- September 09, 2020
Approval from the Provincial Growth Fund and the release of $2.8 million means Kaipara District Council can progress with sealing the second section of Pouto Road (Phase 2).
Read more![New Technology improves safety at schools](/images/blog/main/43_Te Kopuru School Footpath 2.jpg)
- February 02, 2020
New road safety measures are being introduced outside several Kaipara schools to help make drivers more aware they are approaching school zones and the need to slow down.
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