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Kellys Bay is situated part way down the Pouto Peninsula
- August 02, 2024
A new lease of life for campers in Kaipara
Kaipara District Council has secured new managers for Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay campgrounds ahead of the next summer season.
Camping enthusiasts will soon be able to book a coveted spot at either of the two west coast campgrounds – Glinks Gully, situated along the beautiful and expansive Ripiro Beach overlooking the bay, and Kellys Bay, located beachfront part way down Pouto Peninsula, a calm oasis with rural charm opening into Kaipara Harbour.
Following a competitive process, which saw significant interest from all over New Zealand, Council awarded management leases for the campgrounds to the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA).
Under the new lease, both campgrounds will be available for public bookings at least 16 weeks of every year, with NZMCA promising more spots where possible.
During the expressions of interest process, Council offered use of the campgrounds to freedom campers over summer and recent months, so that people were able to make the most of the sites. With the new lease agreement in place, freedom camping at the Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay sites will no longer be available.
Hayley Worthington, Kaipara District Council General Manager for Strategic Improvement said she is thrilled to have NZMCA take on the iconic campgrounds.
“NZMCA has a great track record of campground management around Aotearoa and has proven it balances access to its members and the wider public to ensure everyone benefits. A great example of this is that NZMCA has committed to share net profits from Kellys Bay with the Kellys Bay Improvement Society.”
“Their commitment to upgrading and maintaining Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay also aligns with our vision for exceptional camping experiences here in Kaipara, making it the place to be! We look forward to welcoming more visitors to our beautiful district this summer.”
NZMCA expects to have both campgrounds operating by Labour weekend, once they have completed a number of upgrades to both campgrounds at their own cost. Bookings and other enquiries around campground operation should be made directly to NZMCA.
Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kaiwaka
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Taharoa Domain
Te Kopuru
Roading report - October 2024
- November 14, 2024
In October, Kaipara's roading team powered through 55% of necessary pre-seal works, in preparation for re-seals next year.
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- August 02, 2024
Two of Northland’s most iconic campgrounds at Kai Iwi Lakes could be under new management in 2025 if Kaipara District Council’s Request for Expressions of Interest bears fruit.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Roads
Te Kopuru
May roading report
- June 11, 2024
Teams are in full swing across both unsealed and sealed networks, preparing for the upcoming winter season.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Emergency Management
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Taharoa Domain
Te Kopuru
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.
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Dargaville
Footpaths
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
February roading report
- March 19, 2024
Our team made the most of February’s mixed bag of weather.
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Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kai Iwi Lakes
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
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.
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Roads
Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kai Iwi Lakes
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Te Kopuru
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.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Footpaths
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
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.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
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.
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- December 15, 2023
New facilities are on the cards for Pine Beach campground at Taharoa Domain.
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- December 12, 2023
Please note: as of August 2024 the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association manages both Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay recreation reserves.
Freedom camping at these sites is prohibited. Further info and booking is available on the NZMCA website at Pouto Camping - Glinks Gully & Kellys Bay
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
October roading report
- December 12, 2023
Despite the unexpected interruption from Cyclone Lola,October was a very productive month on roads across Kaipara.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Hakaru
Kaihu
Kaiwaka
Kellys Bay
Mangawhai
Matakohe
Maungaturoto
Pahi
Paparoa
Ripiro Beach
Roads
Ruawai
Te Kopuru
Kaipara 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.
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Baylys Beach
Dargaville
Glinks Gully
Kaiwaka
Mangawhai
Maungaturoto
Ruawai
Water
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.
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- October 20, 2023
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