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![Boost to accelerate recovery efforts](/images/blog/large/737_Awakino river railway washed out 3 (003).jpg)
Awakino railway embankment after Cyclone Gabrielle. Once completed, a 500 metre long earth stopbank onto the upstream side of the Awakino railway will stabilise the bank, avoiding a sudden mass release as it did during Cyclone Gabrielle.
- August 30, 2024
Boost to accelerate recovery efforts
A suite of recovery and resilience projects underway in Kaipara District is set to benefit from more than half a million dollars in central government funds.
In a recent announcement, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed $596,720 to Kaipara District Council from the Cyclone Recovery Capability Fund, which was set up to support councils in accelerating recovery efforts following the severe weather events of 2023.
Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson welcomed the boost that would be funnelled into Dargaville stopbank repairs, culvert upgrades and river cleaning to improve water flow in pressure areas, and more.
“This money will do exactly what it says on the tin – speed up our repair and recovery efforts already in progress. We are grateful for the central government funding supporting us to do our work here, now we’re focused on improving the resilience across Kaipara so our communities can continue to grow and thrive.”
Chief Executive Jason Marris says following the extreme weather events, staff worked quickly to identify and scope repairs and resilience work needed so that projects could be incorporated into upcoming work programmes.
“An initial round of external funding meant we were able to kickstart these projects. We are a small council organisation and this extra boost now allows us to go out and get the outside resources needed to accelerate the work, something which we were not able to do previously. This greatly reduces the risks to delivery and ensures our teams can get the job done as quickly as possible.”
The funds from the Cyclone Recovery Capability Fund have been specifically allocated for components of work such as project management, quality assurance, and stopbank and floodwall expertise across five projects.
The Kaipara District projects set to benefit from Cyclone Recovery Capability funding:
Beach Road culvert
The Beach Road culvert is a critical piece of infrastructure in the Dargaville township flood defence network. During the cyclone, council staff and contractors utilised tractor-driven pumps to remove floodwater from behind the Beach Road culvert. This project increases the culvert size so that it can release more flood water on a low tide and be more resilient to future flood events.
Awakino railway embankment just north of Dargaville township
Once completed, a 500 metre long earth stopbank onto the upstream side of the Awakino railway will stabilise the bank, avoiding a sudden mass release as it did during Cyclone Gabrielle. Design has already been completed for the project.
Dargaville floodwall/stopbank repairs
Repairs on four sections of the stopbanks/flood walls protecting Dargaville township from flooding by the Northen Wairoa and Kaihu rivers. These repairs are ready for construction and are essential to prevent the flooding of the Dargaville central business district and the residential suburb of Mangawhare.
Dargaville wastewater treatment plant bund heightening
During Gabrielle, the Dargaville wastewater treatment plant area was flooded, with floodwaters entering the maturation pond and also coming close to entering the oxidation pond. This project raises the height of the earth bund around the maturation pond and the most vulnerable segments around the oxidation pond, preventing this from reoccurring. In all, it equates to around 1000 metres of bunds to be heightened. This project is in design with staff preparing it for delivery.
Awakino River mouth cleaning
This project involves clearing the Awakino River mouth, in collaboration with Northland Regional Council. It includes cleaning up the lower riverbanks and removing silt from the river mouth where it meets the Wairoa River, to improve the water flow in high rain events.
Note that these projects are already supported with central government funding.
![Final stage for Private Plan Change 81 Dargaville Racecourse](/images/blog/main/738_Dargaville racecourse 2.jpg)
Final stage for Private Plan Change 81 Dargaville Racecourse
- August 30, 2024
Kaipara District Council has agreed to incorporate Private Plan Change 81 Trifecta Development Area (PPC81) into the Operative Kaipara District Plan.
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 moreLong Term Plan for 2024–2027 adopted by Kaipara District Council
- August 08, 2024
Kaipara District Council has formally adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) for the next three years, in a council meeting held at Tangiteroria Sports Complex on 31 July 2024.
Read more![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![New loos at Baylys Beach get thumbs up](/images/blog/main/723_Baylys Beach new toilets get the thumbs up.jpg)
- July 15, 2024
A set of new toilets for Baylys Beach goers were officially blessed and opened to the public late last week.
Read more![Dargaville Town Hall Project – search set to start for lead contractor](/images/blog/main/722_Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall (6).jpg)
Dargaville Town Hall Project – search set to start for lead contractor
- July 05, 2024
Council has approved a procurement plan to appoint a contractor for the Dargaville Town Hall Project. Keen contractors will soon be able to register Expressions of Interest.
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 more![Further changes to smooth rates increases](/images/blog/main/716_scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash.jpg)
- June 27, 2024
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.
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![Council staff ready to respond](/images/blog/main/712_marta-weronika-uOd7DTUnoW0-unsplash.jpg)
- 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.
Read more![Mangawhai Shared Path update](/images/blog/main/714_IMG_7983.jpg)
- June 21, 2024
Downer is working hard to get construction done through the winter period, in time to have the third phase of the shared path open for use when summer rolls round again.
Read more![Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf](/images/blog/main/711_Pouto Wharf 003 (2).jpg)
Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf
- June 14, 2024
Close to 100 people came together at the southern tip of the Pouto Peninsula to celebrate the opening of a new wharf in Kaipara.
Read more![Rates increases drop after deliberations](/images/blog/main/710_Cover background (1).jpg)
- 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.
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![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![Proposed Dargaville development passes final stage](/images/blog/main/704_PPC82 Moonlight Heights image.jpg)
- May 30, 2024
Additional residential land has opened up in Dargaville after Kaipara District Council gave final approval to a Plan Change request to rezone 39 hectares of rural land into residential land.
Read more![New loos for Baylys Beach](/images/blog/main/699_Baylys Beach toilet.jpg)
- May 20, 2024
New toilets are on the way for Baylys Beach, to provide safe and accessible facilities for the community and visitors.
Read more![Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan](/images/blog/main/701_20240520_134424~3.jpg)
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.
Read more![Connectivity improvements to provide a safer journey to school](/images/blog/main/697_Gordon St 1.jpg)
- May 10, 2024
Two temporary raised crossings and a new footpath will soon provide improved connectivity in Dargaville, making it easier and safer for tamariki to walk, cycle and scoot to school.
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![Thank you for speaking up for Kaipara](/images/blog/main/696_LTP CD 2024 Thank you.jpg)
- May 08, 2024
Consultation for the Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 closed Saturday 4 May.
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![Level 3 water restrictions lifted for Dargaville and Baylys Beach](/images/blog/main/689_Dargaville Sign Blessing (14).jpg)
Level 3 water restrictions lifted for Dargaville and Baylys Beach
- April 23, 2024
Water restrictions have been lifted for properties on town supply in Dargaville and Baylys Beach.
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![Consultation opens for Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027](/images/blog/main/683_LTP CD 2024 News Tile_V2.jpg)
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.
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![Keep it up (down) Dargaville!](/images/blog/main/675_News story banner 4.jpg)
- March 20, 2024
Dargaville and Baylys Beach residents have responded to the call to preserve water under Level 3 water restrictions.
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![Council facing huge pressures says Kaipara District Mayor](/images/blog/main/671_Ruawai Council Meeting 06032024.jpg)
- March 11, 2024
Kaipara District Council is grappling with compounding inflation and recovery costs.
Read more![Pouto wharf update - March 2024](/images/blog/main/672_Pouto wharf_construction_202402.jpg)
- March 07, 2024
Work on Pouto wharf has been progressing well during weather and tidal windows, with the crew taking every opportunity to complete piling works, concreting, and install bearers. With most of the piles now in place, the crew are focused on completing the bracing and joists over the next fortnight.
Read more![Get ready to speak up for Kaipara says Mayor Jepson](/images/blog/main/665_Paparoa Markets_LTP pre-engagement 20230527 (1).jpg)
- March 01, 2024
Consultation for Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 is scheduled for 4 April – 4 May 2024. In the lead up to the consultation period, Mayor Craig Jepson is encouraging everyone to get involved.
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![Dargaville and Baylys Beach urged to reduce water use](/images/blog/main/662_News story banner.jpg)
- February 23, 2024
Residents in Dargaville and Baylys Beach are urged to reduce water use after use has risen slightly since Level 3 water restrictions came into force on 12 February.
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![Level 3 water restrictions for Dargaville](/images/blog/main/657_423063074_411680447971538_3423761241710952075_n.jpg)
- February 12, 2024
Water restrictions have been introduced for Dargaville and surrounds, with residents across the entire Kaipara district being urged to use the precious resource wisely.
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![Community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara](/images/blog/main/653_1-2.jpg)
- February 08, 2024
Hundreds of people descended on Taha Awa Riverside Gardens on Tuesday 6 February to mark Waitangi Day with music, cultural performances, activities, kai, and community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara.
Read more![Work on the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path to kick off](/images/blog/main/650_Kaipara-Council-2022-web-size (221 of 221).jpg)
Work on the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path to kick off
- February 02, 2024
Works on the next phase of the Mangawhai shared path kick off 7 February.
Read moreKerbside recycling changes from 1 February 2024 – what does this mean for you?
- February 02, 2024
Aerosol cans and aluminium foil or foil trays are no longer on the list for kerbside recycling collections in Kaipara district.
Read more![Mayor's Message 29 January 2024](/images/blog/main/649_634_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- 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.
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![Free family fun day to celebrate Waitangi Day](/images/blog/main/641_News Tile964x653px.jpg)
- January 18, 2024
Bring your friends and whānau to enjoy live entertainment, cultural performances, interactive craft and toi Māori stalls, some delicious kai, a healing space and so much more!
Read more![Tinopai wharf closed for public safety: how you can help](/images/blog/main/640_Tinopai closed crop.jpg)
- January 12, 2024
Tinopai wharf is currently closed due to significant deterioration and structural damage.
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![Calling Kaipara vendors!](/images/blog/main/638_AdobeStock_252510922.jpeg)
- December 21, 2023
Are you a local food vendor, business owner, artist or creative? Come and be part of a community event to celebrate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi!
Read more![Mayor's Message 18 December](/images/blog/main/634_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- 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.
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 moreWorking Party to accelerate Dargaville Town Hall restoration
- 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.
Read moreRuawai Adaptive Pathway Programme paused for consultation in 2024
- December 01, 2023
A motion moved by Kaipara District Council Mayor Jepson has paused the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways programme until the public has had their say through the next Long Term Plan consultation.
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 more![Mayor's Message](/images/blog/main/619_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- 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.
Read more![Weather causes further delays to Poutō wharf completion](/images/blog/main/620_IMG_20231110_091040.jpg)
Weather causes further delays to Poutō wharf completion
- November 20, 2023
Another round of weather events, including ex-Cyclone Lola, has affected works on Poutō wharf and extended the completion date out to the end of the summer.
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![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![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![Expansion of wastewater network capacity set to enter first stages](/images/blog/main/610_Wastewater Plant.jpg)
Expansion of wastewater network capacity set to enter first stages
- October 27, 2023
Elected Members agreed to commence the first two stages of a multi-year project to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme.
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![Life at the beach - a real possibility](/images/blog/main/604_Kellys Bay.jpg)
- October 20, 2023
Sand, surf and sun are the stuff of classic Kiwi holidays and many memories have been made at beach campgrounds.
That beach lifestyle could be yours.
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![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.
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![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![Ceremony concludes long journey for new citizens](/images/blog/main/589_Clara-Pepito.jpg)
- September 28, 2023
Twenty-one Kaipara residents were welcomed as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville.
Read more![A focus on recovery with Long Term Plan decision](/images/blog/main/593_Dargaville Kaipara.jpg)
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![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![Calling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing](/images/blog/main/586_TK Matariki.jpg)
Calling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing
- September 25, 2023
Soon, Dargaville and Te Kopuru locals will see little libraries popping up around the community.
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![Kaipara communities celebrate Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori](/images/blog/main/581_TWTRM 001 crop.jpg)
- September 18, 2023
More than 900 voices from the east and west of Kaipara celebrated te reo Māori with waiata as the clock struck 12pm on Rāpare 14 o Hepetema (Thursday 14 September).
Read more![Dargaville Racecourse Trifecta Development moves forward](/images/blog/main/575_Dargaville racecourse 2.jpg)
- September 05, 2023
The ‘Trifecta Development Area’ planned on the outskirts of Dargaville moved to the next phase after Kaipara District Council accepted the recommendations of the Hearings Panel on 30 August 2023.
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![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!
Read more![Te Ara o Te Whai - Mangawhai boardwalk opens to public](/images/blog/main/570_Mangawhai boardwalk opening photo credit Elevated Media.nz.jpg)
Te Ara o Te Whai - Mangawhai boardwalk opens to public
- August 31, 2023
Sunny weather and an incoming tide provided the perfect backdrop to open the Mangawhai boardwalk to a large gathering last week.
The boardwalk is the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path project, connecting the village to the heads, and making it safer and easier to travel by foot, bike, or scooter along busy Molesworth Drive.
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![Footpath upgrades starting soon](/images/blog/main/564_Logan street.jpg)
- August 08, 2023
Footpath upgrades for Logan, Gordon and Onslow Streets in Dargaville have been given the green light.
Read more![Northern Wairoa River flood prevention](/images/blog/main/565_Kaipara-Council-2022-web-size (44 of 221).jpg)
Northern Wairoa River flood prevention
- August 08, 2023
An update from Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council.
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.
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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![Second phase of Mangawhai shared path nears completion](/images/blog/main/554_Mangawhai shared path (Phase 2).jpg)
Second phase of Mangawhai shared path nears completion
- July 10, 2023
Progress has been tracking well on the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path, with the boardwalk section now stretching right across the water by the causeway.
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 morePoutō wharf construction work temporarily suspended until September
- June 27, 2023
Contractors working on the finishing touches for Poutō wharf have had to down tools until conditions are more favourable to complete the remaining piling and wharf head.
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![Lychgate restored to former glory](/images/blog/main/547_Lychgate Arapohue May 2023.jpg)
- June 15, 2023
Kaipara District Council Parks and Open Spaces team manage six of the district’s cemeteries and recently funded community-led work to repair the gates to their former glory.
Read more- June 13, 2023
A sunny day set the scene for the official opening of Stage One of the Kaihu Valley Trail (KVT), which was celebrated with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Ahikiwi Marae on Saturday 10 June.
Read more
![Solution found for ANZAC Cinema reopening](/images/blog/main/538_Municipal Chambers to house ANZAC theatre.jpg)
- May 30, 2023
Dargaville’s ANZAC Cinema is set to reopen on 1 July, in time for the start of the school holidays.
Read more![Kaipara District enriched by new citizens](/images/blog/main/535_Kaipara Citizenship Ceremony.jpg)
- May 25, 2023
Fourteen Kaipara residents from eleven nationalities were celebrated and recognised as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville on Monday.
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![Mayor's Message 8 May](/images/blog/main/529_Mayor Jepson Message Banner.png)
- 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
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 moreKaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long Term Plan 2024/2034
- 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![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.
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- 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.
Read moreFarmers and growers attend Kaipara Water Demonstration Site field visit
- April 12, 2023
Late last month a warm Kaipara sun shone on a group of farmers and growers keen to hear about a season of growing squash in Maunganui Bluff, north of Dargaville.
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 more![Extreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected](/images/blog/main/481_Mayoral Response Fund News Tile.png)
Extreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected
- April 11, 2023
A number of agencies are offering support for those affected by February's extreme weather events.
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- April 04, 2023
If you’re looking for some activities for your kiddies in the holidays there are exciting things happening at Kaipara Libraries for the April school holidays.
Read more![Cyclone damages Dargaville Town Hall foyer](/images/blog/main/509_Dargaville Town Hall Redesign.png)
- March 29, 2023
The demolition of the Dargaville Town Hall (Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall) annex may be brought forward, after recent weather events caused further damage.
Read more![Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed](/images/blog/main/510_Harding Park 4.jpg)
Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed
- March 29, 2023
Kaipara District Council has confirmed the governance membership for the Harding Park Committee, and appointments to the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee.
Read more![Restriction on truck and trailers on Cove Road to be reinstated](/images/blog/main/503_Cove Road heavy truck and trailer unit Restriction map.jpg)
Restriction on truck and trailers on Cove Road to be reinstated
- March 10, 2023
In the leadup to the reopening of the eastern Brynderwyns detour route (Kaiwaka/Mangawhai/Waipu), authorities have confirmed that restrictions will again apply to truck and trailer units.
Read more- March 07, 2023
If your home was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and you need support to find temporary accommodation, the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) can help you.
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
![Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward](/images/blog/main/499_20230225_093124.jpg)
Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward
- February 27, 2023
I am not sure anyone would have believed me had I said we would have to contend with another extreme weather event during the on-going aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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 Places of shelter now closed](/images/blog/main/496_Campbell-Park-2.jpg)
Mangawhai severe weather event l Places of shelter now closed
- February 25, 2023
Everyone has now left the overnight accommodation centres at Campbell Park Christian Camp, Moir Point Christian Camp and the community-led centre at St John's Hall in Kaiwaka.
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- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support those affected by 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![Cyclone Gabrielle: advice for home owners of stickered homes](/images/blog/main/490_jacques-bopp-Hh18POSx5qk-unsplash.jpg)
Cyclone Gabrielle: advice for home owners of stickered homes
- February 21, 2023
A number of Kaipara homeowners have had their houses stickered in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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![Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Reaching isolated communities](/images/blog/main/486_Rapid Response Team 20230217.jpg)
Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Reaching isolated communities
- February 18, 2023
It’s a relief to see river levels dropping with the steady fine weather. There is still some flooding in areas around the Northern Wairoa, which we are still monitoring. We expect these to return to normal by Tuesday.
Read more![Update on Kaipara Evacuation Centres](/images/blog/main/485_20220623_111546.jpg)
- February 17, 2023
After having no occupants overnight we have closed the Civil Defence Evacuation Centre at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and relocated the team to other areas of the response.
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![Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara](/images/blog/main/483_Cleaning Up Kaipara - Cyclone.jpg)
Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara
- February 16, 2023
You now have until Friday 03 March to dispose of flood-damaged green waste and items free of charge at Dargaville and Hakaru transfer stations. Both transfer stations are operating normal hours during this time.
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![Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding](/images/blog/main/475_imagejpeg_2(6).jpg)
Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding
- February 14, 2023
In the early hours of this morning Awakino River on the northern outskirts of Dargaville breached its banks.
Read more![Message from Mayor Craig Jepson 5pm 14 February](/images/blog/main/477_Powerpoles in Ruawai.jpg)
- February 14, 2023
It’s been a tough day, especially for parts of Dargaville, with Awakino River and some of Ruawai now being evacuated. By 7pm, high tide, we expect to have evacuated everyone from areas we think are vulnerable.
Read more![Message for Dargaville residents](/images/blog/main/474_processed-2caf396a-0789-492b-925f-1c3cc5171de2_9MVSvPB6.jpeg)
- February 13, 2023
Now that the weather conditions have improved and we have passed the last couple of high tides we feel it is safe for those who have been evacuated to return home.
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![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.
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 moreCar wreckage removed from Poutō Point
- January 25, 2023
Salt services, a professional dive team, spent most of a day early last week pulling an old car wreck out of the water. The car had been submerged some years ago and was resting where work was starting on the wharf head.
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
- December 22, 2022
The growing season for the Kaipara Water demonstration sites has kicked off with the Maunganui Bluff site planted out with squash earlier this week.
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![Kaihu Valley Trail December update](/images/blog/main/454_20220623_144033.jpg)
- December 19, 2022
Fencing continues to progress in the Parore area and foundations for both Ahikiwi and Parore Bridges have been poured.
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![Making Te Tai Tokerau accessible](/images/blog/main/447_Screenshot 2022-12-13 092335.jpg)
- December 13, 2022
The four councils in our region are working together on a plan to make our communities more accessible to live, work, play and visit.
Read more![Poutō wharf takes shape](/images/blog/main/446_Image.jpeg)
Poutō wharf takes shape
- December 09, 2022
The construction of Poutō wharf has really been trucking along recently, with another dozen piles driven in the ground last week.
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![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![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- November 07, 2022
If you live in Poutō or have gone for a drive down recently, you will have seen some of the wharf construction taking shape.
Read more![Kaipara’s new Council sworn in](/images/blog/main/432_Council-2022.jpg)
- 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.
Read more![Double blessing for Dargaville Library](/images/blog/main/428_IMG-3844.jpg)
- October 27, 2022
Two special artworks that adorn the Dargaville library were blessed at a joint community and Council celebration.
Read more![Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara’s new Council](/images/blog/main/427_Lighthouse-Function-Centre-002.jpg)
- 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.
Read more![Blessing opens Alamar Crescent toilets](/images/blog/main/425_Alamar-blessing-004.jpg)
- October 12, 2022
New toilets at Alamar Crescent are ready for the public to use in time for Mangawhai’s busy summer season.
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- September 29, 2022
Dargaville Library will undergo a colourful makeover during the school holidays, thanks to local artist Micaela van den Berg.
Read more- September 29, 2022
A new vision for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park was confirmed this week, with the updated Reserve Management Plan adopted by Kaipara District Council.
Read more![Wharf works begin at Poutō](/images/blog/main/417_Wharf works Poutō.jpg)
- September 29, 2022
Physical works for Poutō wharf have begun. Earlier in the month, Waikaretu marae led a blessing ahead of construction starting.
Read more![Mayor welcomes new citizens to Kaipara](/images/blog/main/411_New citizens2.jpg)
- September 22, 2022
Five Kaipara residents officially became New Zealanders at a Citizenship Ceremony held in Dargaville on Friday 16 September.
Read more![Teaming up to clean up](/images/blog/main/410_chainsaw.jpg)
- September 21, 2022
A chainsaw course for Dargaville High School students saw wattle and other pest plants removed from Old Mt Wesley cemetery.
Read more![Council collaborates with Te Uri o Hau on boardwalk design](/images/blog/main/403_RS220803_Mangawhai Boardwalk_Mana Whenua Presentation_Rev D.pdf_Page_9.jpg)
Council collaborates with Te Uri o Hau on boardwalk design
- September 16, 2022
The second phase of the Mangawhai shared path cranks up construction next month, and includes a collaboratively designed boardwalk running alongside the causeway.
Read more![Sunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites](/images/blog/main/402_gerome-bruneau-RPmWEtZLh7U-unsplash.jpg)
Sunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites
- September 15, 2022
Kaipara District Council has confirmed sunflowers and squash for the second growing season of the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
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 moreCouncil Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures
- September 07, 2022
A Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment Plant Advisory Group (MAG) is helping to guide a future strategy for the growing town’s wastewater disposal.
Read more![Blessing event heralds completion of first phase](/images/blog/main/393_processed-747519bc-ef23-427e-8042-6a7eaafe603e_1iq4VQ2l.jpeg)
Blessing event heralds completion of first phase
- August 31, 2022
A blessing event carried out with Te Uri o Hau iwi representatives earlier this week signalled the completion of the first phase of the Mangawhai shared path works.
Read more![Poutō wharf works get set to kick off](/images/blog/main/391_Pouto Wharf Poster_ Rev 3.jpg)
Poutō wharf works get set to kick off
- August 24, 2022
Work to construct Poutō wharf is set to begin shortly.
Read more![Council improves system resilience](/images/blog/main/390_chris-liverani-dBI_My696Rk-unsplash.jpg)
Council improves system resilience
- August 23, 2022
The first part of a multi-phase project to manage Council’s water and wastewater asset network more efficiently and improve its resilience is complete.
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![Mangawhai balance tank takes shape](/images/blog/main/384_Mangawhai Balance Tank 20220802.jpg)
Mangawhai balance tank takes shape
- August 08, 2022
Last week saw the first of the pre-cast concrete slabs for Mangawhai’s new wastewater balance tank carefully craned into place.
Read moreCouncil decision on Private Plan Change 81 triggers formal RMA process
- July 27, 2022
At the July Council Meeting, Kaipara District Council Elected Members unanimously accepted the Private Plan Change 81 (PPC81) request from the Dargaville Racing Club inc.
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![What do you want in your park?](/images/blog/main/373_PTOTRHP Info Evening June 2022.jpg)
- July 13, 2022
Around 30 people turned out to a meeting at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Dargaville to discuss the Draft Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi/Harding Park.
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![Council contractor changes](/images/blog/main/364_Downer contractors operations and maintenance Truck.jpg)
- June 27, 2022
Kaipara District Council’s operations and maintenance switches over to a new contractor next month.
Read more![Rails and trails](/images/blog/main/363_Museum display 5.jpg)
- June 22, 2022
Pop into Dargaville Museum to see their latest display on the development of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
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![Planting pōhutukawa, nīkau along the shared path](/images/blog/main/358_20220531_122635_2.jpg)
Planting pōhutukawa, nīkau along the shared path
- June 08, 2022
With the courtesy crossings for phase one now complete, the Mangawhai shared path team and contractors got the spades and mulch out and ticked off the planting, getting the final shrubs and trees in the ground last week.
Read more![Work progresses on Lincoln Reserve loo](/images/blog/main/353_Lincoln-Reserve-Toilet-005.jpg)
- May 30, 2022
The project to install a new toilet at Lincoln Street Reserve is a step closer to completion with the new facilities delivered to site last week.
Read morePou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park draft Reserve Management Plan open for feedback
- May 25, 2022
A new Reserve Management Plan has been drafted for Pou Tu o Te Rangi, Harding Park and Old Mount Wesley Cemetery, which overlook Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa River.
Read more![Wastewater network improvement starting in Kaiwaka](/images/blog/main/346_Kaiwaka-Wastewater.png)
- May 19, 2022
Work to improve the wastewater network in Kaiwaka is scheduled to begin on 23 May 2022.
Read more![Balance tank build begins](/images/blog/main/343_20220429_091709.jpg)
Balance tank build begins
- May 11, 2022
A new balance tank for Mangawhai's wastewater treatment plant is one step closer to completion, with the first pre-cast concrete slabs poured for the tank structure.
Read more![Te Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy](/images/blog/main/345_Ruawai Drone 1 Crop.jpg)
Te Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy
- May 11, 2022
Te Tai Tokerau councils celebrated a unique milestone in April after the adoption of New Zealand’s first region-wide climate adaptation strategy.
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![New toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place](/images/blog/main/338_Alamar-Toilet-006.jpg)
New toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place
- April 29, 2022
Projects to install new toilets in Mangawhai and Maungaturoto reached milestones recently, as the new facilities were delivered to their sites.
Read moreAdditional funding for Poutō wharf confirmed
- April 14, 2022
Elected Members have unanimously approved paying the forecasted $265,000 project shortfall for Poutō wharf, funded from the district’s financial contributions reserves.
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![Dargaville wastewater network improvement work starting soon](/images/blog/main/331_Dargaville-Wastewater-002.png)
- April 11, 2022
Works to improve the sewer pipe network in Dargaville is scheduled to begin on 19 April 2022.
Read more![New toilets improve Mangawhai Historic Village facilities](/images/blog/main/327_Toilet-Resize.jpg)
New toilets improve Mangawhai Historic Village facilities
- March 30, 2022
On Monday 28 March, Mangawhai Community Park’s new toilets were formally opened with a blessing at the Historic Village.
Read more- March 30, 2022
Two new footbridges were opened at a double ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Kaipara township of Kaiwaka on Saturday 26 March.
Read more![Water supply issues - Maungaturoto](/images/blog/main/325_Water pipe in the ground.jpg)
- March 18, 2022
We are aware some Maungaturoto residents have recently experienced events of low pressure or in some instances disrupted water supply to their properties.
Read moreHarvest begins across demonstration sites
- March 16, 2022
Harvesting is underway across the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
Read more- March 11, 2022
Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and other delays to the programme have inevitably slowed the Poutō wharf project, but the team have made progress and are now working through the tail end of the developed design.
Read more![Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward](/images/blog/main/318_Mangawhai Heads.jpeg)
- March 07, 2022
At a recent Council meeting, staff gave an update on Gumdiggers Track and the work happening behind the scenes.
Read more![Water storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions](/images/blog/main/316_Waiatua Dam2.jpg)
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.
Read more![Summer bus trial shows year on year passenger increase](/images/blog/main/313_Free bus image.jpeg)
- February 24, 2022
Locals and visitors with their boogie boards, beach bags, skateboards and shopping bags piled on board the Mangawhai Village to Beach bus over summer, turning out in even greater numbers than previous years of the trial service.
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.
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![Molesworth Drive shared path works](/images/blog/main/308_Mangawhai Shared Path works 20220215.jpg)
Molesworth Drive shared path works
- February 16, 2022
Starting today through to Wednesday 23 February a short section of Molesworth Drive from the ITM down to Nautical Heights will go down to one lane, with flow managed using traffic lights.
Read more![Sign erected for Kaihu Valley Trail](/images/blog/main/309_KVT.jpg)
- February 16, 2022
Last week saw the installation of a temporary sign marking the Dargaville entrance of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
Read more![Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops](/images/blog/main/305_20220126_132233.jpg)
Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops
- February 08, 2022
Growth is the word of the day when it comes to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites. The summer months have seen the former grassed paddocks turn into a jungle of green activity on both sites.
Read more![$3.5M released for Dargaville’s stopbanks](/images/blog/main/302_Stopbank Core Drilling_Te Koporu_20220203.jpeg)
- February 04, 2022
The Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the $3.5M needed to protect existing stopbanks against flooding, along the western side of Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru.
Read more![Dangerous tree removal made easier](/images/blog/main/303_Tree claw operated from the ground 20220202.jpg)
- February 04, 2022
Although Kaipara’s dry weather has slowed work on the unsealed road network, the roading crews are still hard at work, completing some of the remaining associated improvement work, like drainage and vegetation control.
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![Two thirds of Maungaturoto raw watermain renewal work completed](/images/blog/main/300_20220202_094932.jpg)
Two thirds of Maungaturoto raw watermain renewal work completed
- February 02, 2022
Work is progressing well on the raw watermain renewals in Maungaturoto.
Read more![Finding balance: meeting wastewater demand](/images/blog/main/301_Balance tank.png)
Finding balance: meeting wastewater demand
- February 02, 2022
The Council is about to start constructing a balance tank, to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme.
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
Although recent rain has been welcomed by landowners, it is causing headaches for Kaipara District Council’s Raupo stopbank improvement project, in Ruawai.
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![New loo coming to Pahi](/images/blog/main/295_Pahi toilets community meeting (1).jpg)
- January 26, 2022
Representatives of the Pahi community met with Council at the wharf last week to work out where a new toilet block could go.
Read more![Dawn blessing opens the Pahi wharf upgrade](/images/blog/main/286_20211221_054030.jpg)
Dawn blessing opens the Pahi wharf upgrade
- December 21, 2021
Construction for the Pahi wharf upgrade ended as it began months ago, with the sky lighting up slowly on the people gathered together. Voices joined in karakia and waiata, led by kaumatua Hone Martin and representatives of Te Uri o Hau swirled around the Kaipara harbour as a dawn blessing was performed to open the wharf’s gangway and pontoon.
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![Adaptive pathways planning pilot location decided](/images/blog/main/284_Ruawai Township (2).png)
- December 15, 2021
Kaipara District Council has confirmed that the Ruawai area will be the first location for the community adaptation planning, adaptive pathways process at its meeting on 15 December.
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![Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team](/images/blog/main/279_Maori Iwi Liason Team.jpg)
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.
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Seeds sown for Kaipara Water demonstration sites
- December 03, 2021
Visitors to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites will spot the beginnings of green growth starting to peek through the soil.
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![Council services over the Christmas New Year Break](/images/blog/main/261_Whakapirau kids on swings.png)
Council services over the Christmas New Year Break
- November 16, 2021
With the Christmas holidays soon approaching, there will be some changes to a few Council services.
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![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 more- November 15, 2021
Extra low tides earlier this month allowed Huband Contractors to work on some of the timber repairs around the lower parts of the tidal stairs.
Read more- November 11, 2021
If you don’t already use Kaipara Libraries, we want to hear from you. If you are one of our library users, we want to hear from you too.
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 morePoutō wharf construction to start in 2022
- November 03, 2021
Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.
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![Work starting on Maungaturoto's raw watermain pipes](/images/blog/main/251_pipes photo.jpg)
Work starting on Maungaturoto's raw watermain pipes
- October 22, 2021
Over the next few months, our team and contractors will replace approximately 3,000m of ageing raw watermain pipes.
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 moreSecond LittaTrap audit reveals increase in rubbish
- October 15, 2021
Findings of the latest LittaTrap audit found an increase of rubbish captured. LittaTraps (a simple, cost-effective net that sits inside a stormwater grate) have been installed around Northland through a multi-agency initiative.
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 moreWork on the Pahi wharf upgrade continues at pace
- October 12, 2021
The Huband crew have been working at the end of the wharf recently, preparing the connection for the new gangway, and replacing pile caps and stringers.
Read more![Letter from KDC to Hon Nanaia Mahuta](/images/blog/main/237_MicrosoftTeams-image.png)
Letter from KDC to Hon Nanaia Mahuta
- September 30, 2021
Considerations from Kaipara District about the Three Waters Reforms.
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 morePahi wharf upgrade – old handrails come down, new ones go up
- September 22, 2021
It’s been a hive of activity down at the Pahi wharf recently. The upgrade has started with local contractors Huband carrying out the carpentry and repair work on the wharf.
Read more![Kaanga Ma wins community vote](/images/blog/main/228_Corn crop.jpg)
- September 22, 2021
Ngā mihi mō au korero whakahoki!
Thank you for your feedback. We had a fantastic response to our recent survey asking for help to select one of the trial crops for Kaipara Water demo site two. The winner by community vote was kaanga ma.
Read more![How are you represented at the Council table?](/images/blog/main/214_Rep Review Banner 2021_1200x800.jpg)
How are you represented at the Council table?
- August 26, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.
Read more![New Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park](/images/blog/main/219_Harding Park RMP Review.jpg)
New Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park
- August 25, 2021
Council and the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee are preparing new reserve management plans (RMPs) for the Pou Tu o Te Rangi historic reserve and Harding Park (including the adjoining Old Mount Wesley Cemetery).
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![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![Council to take a share of Northland Inc.](/images/blog/main/195_LTP Mangawhai Market 20 March 2021 3.jpg)
- July 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.
Read more- July 05, 2021
The new-format Dargaville Library had its first evening test-run when author Drew Bryenton (aka Andy Bryenton) presented his book ‘Gads Army’ to an appreciative audience on Thursday 1 July.
Read more![Kaihu Valley Trail July update](/images/blog/main/191_DC Sign.jpg)
- July 01, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is a 40km walking and biking track being constructed from Dargaville to Donnellys Crossing. It will form part of the Ancient Kauri Trail that extends from Omapere to Maungaturoto and be one of the 23 Great Rides around New Zealand.
Read more![New stormwater line along Jervois Street](/images/blog/main/188_Digger pic.jpg)
- June 30, 2021
A new stormwater network has been installed between 18 – 40 Jervois Street, Dargaville.
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![Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions](/images/blog/main/190_20210630_112236.jpg)
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.
Read more![Dargaville intermediate students give back to Taharoa Domain](/images/blog/main/185_B8128877-3317-42A2-8FB8-077D3E427651.jpeg)
- June 24, 2021
Dargaville Intermediate tamariki joined forces with the Kaipara District Council parks team recently, planting approximately 400 native plants in Taharoa Domain.
Read more![Dargaville Library reopens after makeover](/images/blog/main/182_Dargaville Library blessing.jpg)
- June 16, 2021
The Dargaville Library was blessed on Tuesday as it reopened its doors to the community.
Read more![Stormwater works on Hokianga Road](/images/blog/main/178_Hokianga Road work 2.jpg)
- June 04, 2021
A section of Hokianga Road has been a hive of activity recently, with our contractors out busy replacing an ageing stormwater culvert.
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- May 28, 2021
We are stoked to be part of an excellent collaborative project, trapping and assessing rubbish before it finds its way into our waterways and out to sea.
Read more![Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District](/images/blog/main/168_Three Waters Projects.jpg)
Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District
- May 19, 2021
Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year.
Read more![Kaipara Kai Hub team May mahi](/images/blog/main/169_Kai Iwi00010.png)
- May 19, 2021
The Kaipara Kai Hub team have been in the news a lot recently with all their peanut trial mahi!
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![Kaihu Valley Trail May Update](/images/blog/main/162_KVT Bridge Hodgson.jpg)
- May 05, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is a 40km walking and biking track being constructed from Dargaville to Donnelly’s Crossing and will form part of the Ancient Kauri Trail that extends from Omapere to Maungaturoto.
Read more- May 04, 2021
Dargaville Library is encouraging customers to stock up with books and DVD during May before the library is closed temporarily for a freshen-up from 5pm Friday 28 May, reopening Tuesday 15 June.
Read more![Lake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish](/images/blog/main/155_DSC05628.png)
Lake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish
- April 15, 2021
A friendly reminder to take only photos and leave only footprints at the Taharoa Domain when exploring the wonderful jewel of Kaipara.
Read more![Author Tere Davies talk about Dreaming of Thee](/images/blog/main/153_Dream of thee web image.png)
- April 13, 2021
Author Tere Davies will be talking about her book and answering questions on April 20 in Dargaville.
Read more![Parks and maintenance work by Kaiwaka river](/images/blog/main/146_Kaiwaka park.jpg)
- April 06, 2021
Our Parks team and local contractors Turf Tamer recently completed work by the Kaiwaka River (north eastern side of the bridge).
Read more![Historic Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum](/images/blog/main/145_AerialView.png)
Historic Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum
- April 01, 2021
Kaipara District Elected Members have voted in favour of a proposal to temporarily store the 157-year-old ship the Daring next to the Mangawhai Museum.
Read more- April 01, 2021
Work will begin again at the Mangawhai Community Park after the Easter break.
Read more- March 24, 2021
We’re having some issues at the moment around bad parking behaviour at both Mangawhai Beach School and Dargaville Primary School
Read more![Mangawhai Shared Path update](/images/blog/main/144_Shared path image.jpg)
- March 24, 2021
Recently we received the good news that Waka Kotahi NZTA have granted funding to complete phase 1 of our new shared path.
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![Wood Street – What’s Happening](/images/blog/main/136_20210228_170125.jpg)
- March 09, 2021
We recently started the evaluation for the Wood Street revitalisation project.
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![Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai’s Village to Beach Loop Bus Service](/images/blog/main/125_Village to Beach Loop Bus.jpg)
Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai’s Village to Beach Loop Bus Service
- February 22, 2021
Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer. The bus ran daily 27 December – 17 January and then every weekend and public holiday to 08 February, picking up passengers from Mangawhai Village to the surf beach.
Read moreImproving civic facilities in Dargaville
- February 16, 2021
Kaipara District Council will soon be seeking feedback on their proposal to develop a revitalised Dargaville civic precinct as part of their Long Term Plan consultation.
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![The Latest from the Kaipara Kai Hub team](/images/blog/main/98_Kaipara Kai Hub pic.jpg)
- January 27, 2021
Since our last update, the Kaipara Kai Hub team has been busy managing crop trials, engaging with local growers looking at crop diversification, and supporting the kick-off of local projects. The trial site at Te Roroa’s Kai Iwi farm is looking lush.
Read more![Wood Street Revitalisation Project Recent Survey Results](/images/blog/main/99_Option D.jpg)
Wood Street Revitalisation Project Recent Survey Results
- January 26, 2021
Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to fill out our recent Wood Street survey. We had a good response with a total of 205 people selecting one of four options to reconfigure the parking near the entrance to Wood Street (from Molesworth Drive).
Read more![Work on Dargaville Water Mains](/images/blog/main/97_Water Mains.jpg)
- January 25, 2021
If you're out and about around Lorne, Pirika, and Haimona Street, you may spot our team and contractors undertaking work on the Dargaville water mains.
Read more![Wood Street revitalisation project: Feedback wanted for entrance survey](/images/blog/main/100_Wood Street image Jim s.jpg)
Wood Street revitalisation project: Feedback wanted for entrance survey
- January 20, 2021
The interim design for the Wood Street revitalisation project has been in place since early December 2020.
Read more![Wood Street revitalisation project](/images/blog/main/95_Running man.jpg)
- January 13, 2021
Changes at Wood Street are part of the Wood Street revitalisation project, a community co-design that came about after the Mangawhai Business Association approached Council in 2019.
Read more![Recent spate of minor arson, vandalism and graffiti](/images/blog/main/89_tree graffitti 2.jpg)
- December 22, 2020
- December 17, 2020
The FREE Village to Beach Loop bus service is running again this summer. Please let your family, friends, and all your visitors know. The bus service is free for everyone.
Read more![New pathway for Matakohe](/images/blog/main/85_Matakohe Footpath 2.jpg)
- December 16, 2020
The first concrete pour was completed for the new pathway at Matakohe earlier this month.
Read more![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 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![Painting, planting, and a one way Wood Street](/images/blog/main/58_Wood Street northern gateway painting 4.12.2020.jpg)
- December 08, 2020
We are go! Traffic is now one way on Wood Street. Entry is via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signs.
Read more- December 02, 2020
From tomorrow (Thursday 03 December) Wood Street will change to a one way traffic system. Entry will be via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signage, which will be in place from this Thursday. Wheel stops are also being installed to complete the improvements to the back carpark.
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- November 30, 2020
Our contractors and their team are starting work on some of the improvements to the Mangawhai Community Park facilities later this week.
Read more![Pouto Wharf Community Open Day](/images/blog/main/52_Pouto community day Sean Burke.jpg)
- November 24, 2020
The weather turned out and so did the people. The Marine Hall was buzzing recently during a community open day for the proposed Pouto wharf.
Read more![KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District Council](/images/blog/main/31_Irrigation.jpeg)
KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District Council
- November 18, 2020
Two proposed demonstration sites for the Kaipara Water project have been given the green light from Council, which will serve as real-life working examples of the best ways to irrigate high value horticultural crops.
Read more![Accessibility Strategy across Northland needs your input](/images/blog/main/28_Accessibility Icons.jpg)
- November 17, 2020
How can we make Northland more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, migrants, or families with young children?
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![Works start for Wood Street revitalisation project](/images/blog/main/27_Fire Station site cleared.jpg)
Works start for Wood Street revitalisation project
- November 16, 2020
Works on the Wood Street interim design will be starting later this week!
Read more![EnviroSchools Water for Life](/images/blog/main/29_Ruawai water filtration plant.jpg)
- November 16, 2020
Ruawai Water treatment plant played host to a number of local school kids as part of the EnviroSchools Water for Life
programme last week. The programme is a Northland Regional Council initiative.
![Work continues down at Mangawhai Community Park](/images/blog/main/18_20201102_111835_resized.jpg)
- November 11, 2020
Hats off to the Ngā Uri o Hau Native Nursery team! They have been busy replanting some of the areas down at Mangawhai Community Park recently.
Read more![Work begins on Baylys Beach walkway](/images/blog/main/24_BBBW.jpg)
- November 05, 2020
Construction has started on the new Baylys Beach walkway. The work is led by Kaipara District Council, with a $300,000 grant received through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Read more![Dog desexing subsidy creates high demand](/images/blog/main/12_Dog with Vet.jpeg)
- November 04, 2020
North Auckland Dog Rescue and Kaipara District Council’s offer to Community Service Cardholders to subsidise the cost of desexing their dogs have been in such hot demand they are now managing a waiting list.
Read more![Pouto Wharf Community Day 14 November](/images/blog/main/16_Pouto.jpg)
- November 04, 2020
Find out more about the new Pouto wharf at our upcoming community open day.
Read more![Parks and Te Roroa join forces to combat pest plants](/images/blog/main/19_123075068_2386245371521342_3960378613959295514_n.jpg)
- November 04, 2020
There’s been a lot of exciting mahi happening in Taharoa Domain recently. This year our Parks team and their contractors have planted more than 12,500 native trees as part of a regenerative planting plan and a successful pest cull has been undertaken around the Kai Iwi lakes area.
Read more![Roadside projects completed under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package](/images/blog/main/20_Sept - Sight Rail Improvements - Baylys Coast Road (2).jpg)
- November 04, 2020
Kaipara District Council has used funding under the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package to complete some exciting roadside projects. 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.
Read more![Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street](/images/blog/main/10_123135868_3281719411875750_4651251917599279391_o (1).jpg)
Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street
- November 03, 2020
Fire Station cleared in Wood Street.
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![Kaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations](/images/blog/main/4_122005070_3255473987833626_4311500215271649095_o.jpg)
Kaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations
- October 28, 2020
More than $180,000.00 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Reserve Contributions Contestable Fund, Rural Travel Fund, and the Creative Communities Scheme.
Read more![LittaTrap Installation](/images/blog/main/13_Littatraps.png)
- October 09, 2020
Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai
Read more![Sections of Dargaville Town Hall to close to the public](/images/blog/main/8_dargaville-buildings-memorial (1).jpg)
- September 16, 2020
Kaipara District Council has closed off parts of the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall (Dargaville Town Hall) at 37 Hokianga Road after an air quality test revealed mould in elevated levels in various parts of the building relating to ongoing water egress.
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![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 more![Further funding announced for Kaipara District Council](/images/blog/main/37_MP PGF announce.jpg)
- August 28, 2020
Minister Shane Jones has announced $15 million for Kaipara District Council for shovel ready infrastructure projects
Read moreKaipara District Council approves old Mangawhai Fire Station to be demolished
- August 26, 2020
Councillors this morning voted in favour of the former fire station building at 09 Wood Street to be demolished.
The Council owned building is unoccupied. The Mangawhai Fire Station has been in its new modern premises at 191 Molesworth Drive since late 2019.
Read more![Dargaville Pontoon Construction to Begin September 2020](/images/blog/main/116_DargPontoon_ArtistRendBlue2.jpg)
- August 13, 2020
Construction work for the new Dargaville pontoon is set to begin next month. The work is part of Kaipara KickStart, an umbrella programme led by Kaipara District Council and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, to grow the district’s economy and increase community wellbeing.
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.
Read moreFree online talk on current and future crop suitability in the Kaipara District
- June 25, 2020
An online talk with NIWA, Plant & Food Research, and Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research will present valuable climate and soil research for the district’s landowners.
Read more![Kaipara District Council announces Wood Street revitalisation funds](/images/blog/main/117_Wood street.jpg)
Kaipara District Council announces Wood Street revitalisation funds
- June 25, 2020
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded funds to Kaipara District Council for the next stage in the Wood Street revitalisation project. The funds are part of the Innovating Streets programme and pilot fund, which supports councils to deliver more vibrant and people-friendly public spaces by employing ‘tactical urbanism’. The grant will fund 90 percent of an interim treatment that will inform a permanent future upgrade in Wood Street.
Read moreKaipara District Council Announces Final Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case Approval
- May 29, 2020
Approval from MBIE on the Kaipara Water Transport Network and Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case means the Council can embark on the next stage of the project.
Read more![Free online talk on productive land use](/images/blog/main/122_KK FB Event Banner Online Talk 20200604 Web.jpg)
- May 18, 2020
An online talk hosted by the Kaipara District Council will present valuable opportunities for the district’s landowners, and other businesses related to the horticulture industry.
Read more- March 04, 2020
Kaipara Kai, a support base for landowners and the kai industry was opened for business in Ruawai by Hon. Shane Jones today.
Read more![Kaipara’s new Council sworn in](/images/blog/main/431_Swearing-In.jpg)
- 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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