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New Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park
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New Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park

  • November 01, 2024

A new Master Plan for the Mangawhai Community Park will guide future use and development of the popular public space.

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Kaipara District Council distributes funding for sports and arts
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Kaipara District Council distributes funding for sports and arts

  • October 23, 2024

Kaipara District Council has allocated over $50,000 through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund and Creative Communities Scheme – Arts Funding, benefiting 33 successful applicants in 2024.

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New citizens welcomed to Kaipara
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New citizens welcomed to Kaipara

  • October 18, 2024

Fourteen Kaipara residents marked a momentous occasion on Thursday 17 October, officially becoming New Zealand citizens in a special ceremony.

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Share your feedback on our draft Welcoming Plan for Kaipara
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Share your feedback on our draft Welcoming Plan for Kaipara

  • October 17, 2024

A draft Welcoming Plan for Kaipara is now open for community feedback until 1 November, 2024. 

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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 32 community projects
Community Funding

Kaipara District Council awards funding to 32 community projects

  • October 11, 2024

Kaipara District Council has awarded more than $480,000 to 32 local organisations through its 2024 Community Grant and Reserve Contributions Fund.

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Shade sails back for summer
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Shade sails back for summer

  • October 10, 2024

Shade sails are back up just in time for summer at parks across Kaipara! Every year, these sails are removed before winter for cleaning, maintenance, and storage, ensuring they’re in top shape for the warmer months.

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New Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Strategy
Community Joint projects

New Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Strategy

  • September 12, 2024

A new strategy developed by Northland’s four local authorities looks to improve accessibility across the region, which has the country’s second highest rate of disabilities and impairments.

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Haere mai - welcome to Kaipara
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Haere mai - welcome to Kaipara

  • September 09, 2024

It’s Welcoming Week, an opportunity to make our communities more welcoming to all those who choose to call Aotearoa New Zealand home.

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Longer hours and more services meet growing demand
Community Culture Kaipara Libraries Mangawhai

Longer hours and more services meet growing demand

  • August 12, 2024

It’s official – starting Tuesday 20 August Mangawhai Library will provide the same professional, modern standard of services as the Dargaville Library.

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Way forward for Mangawhai Heads surf club and slip repair
Mangawhai Community Council business

Way forward for Mangawhai Heads surf club and slip repair

  • August 06, 2024

Kaipara District Council and the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service have agreed a way forward to kickstart remediation and repair of the slip and surf club building.

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New toilet block underway at Pahi
Community Funding Pahi

New toilet block underway at Pahi

  • July 19, 2024

It’s kick off time for the new loos at Pahi!

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Council staff ready to respond
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Council staff ready to respond

  • June 21, 2024

Kaipara District Council activated their Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as a precautionary measure yesterday, after a Transpower tower fell near Glorit and blanket power cuts rolled across most of Northland, with no initial confirmation of when they could end.

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Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf
Community Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Wharves

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.

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 Rates increases drop after deliberations
Community Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Rates increases drop after deliberations

  • June 13, 2024

Earlier projections of a 15.1 percent average rates increase for 2024/2025 have dropped following Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) deliberations.

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Expressions of Interest to be sought for Taharoa Domain campgrounds
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Expressions of Interest to be sought for Taharoa Domain campgrounds

  • June 04, 2024

Taharoa Domain campgrounds may be under new management this summer after Kaipara District Council Elected Members agreed to seek Expressions of Interest for its operation.  

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New look Mangawhai Library
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New look Mangawhai Library

  • May 29, 2024

Mangawhai Library has had a glow up recently, in preparation for its transformation to a branch of Kaipara Libraries in August.

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New loos for Baylys Beach
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New loos for Baylys Beach

  • May 20, 2024

New toilets are on the way for Baylys Beach, to provide safe and accessible facilities for the community and visitors. 

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Mayor's Message 20 May
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Mayor's Message 20 May

  • May 20, 2024

I am the proud patron of The Daring Trophy. The trophy is awarded to children who each year achieve noteworthy restoration of a sailing craft.

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Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan
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Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan

  • May 17, 2024

Long term plan hearings this week have given community members an opportunity to get up front and face to face with Kaipara District Council elected members.

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Call to promote safe, welcoming spaces
Community Culture Our Council Our Community

Call to promote safe, welcoming spaces

  • May 15, 2024

Kaipara District Council staff are calling on the community to support them to promote respect and inclusion this Pink Shirt Dayand beyond. 

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New system for Kaipara District Libraries
Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Kaiwaka Mangawhai Maungaturoto Paparoa

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.

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Dargaville Library to close for roof repair
Dargaville Kaipara Libraries

Dargaville Library to close for roof repair

  • April 30, 2024

UPDATE - Dargaville Library closure dates confirmed

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ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
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ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District

  • April 26, 2024

Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.

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Library roles an exciting step towards a modern service
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Library roles an exciting step towards a modern service

  • April 04, 2024

A new lead librarian and two assistant librarians are coming soon to Mangawhai! 

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Taking care of Kaipara this Easter
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Taking care of Kaipara this Easter

  • March 27, 2024

We're ready to welcome visitors during the Easter break.  People from near and far will be enjoying Kaipara district's beaches, lakes and vibrant communities.

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Testing the market for roading services
Community Roads

Testing the market for roading services

  • March 22, 2024

Kaipara District Council has gone to the open market for a new roading contractor as the current contract with Ventia comes to a close. 

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Funding available for rural junior sports teams
Community Funding

Funding available for rural junior sports teams

  • March 11, 2024

Up to $10,000 is up for grabs in round one of Kaipara’s Rural Travel Fund for 2024. 

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Council facing huge pressures says Kaipara District Mayor
Community Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Council facing huge pressures says Kaipara District Mayor

  • March 11, 2024

Kaipara District Council is grappling with compounding inflation and recovery costs.

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Get ready to speak up for Kaipara says Mayor Jepson
Community Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Get ready to speak up for Kaipara says Mayor Jepson

  • 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.

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Feedback wanted on Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan
Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Parks Planning and Building

Feedback wanted on Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan

  • March 01, 2024

In 2023, we asked the community for feedback on the Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park. The Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee used that feedback to prepare a draft master plan.

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Volunteers recognised for contribution to community
Citizen Awards Community Dargaville Mangawhai Paparoa Te Kopuru

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. 

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We'll be at Northland Field Days
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We'll be at Northland Field Days

  • February 14, 2024

Our Planners will be on hand to answer your questions general questions about development or subdividing, or talk to your Elected Members about what’s important to you.

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Community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara
Community Culture Dargaville

Community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara

  • 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.

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Calling Kaipara vendors!
Community Culture Dargaville

Calling Kaipara vendors!

  • 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!

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Top tips to enjoy a Kaipara summer
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Top tips to enjoy a Kaipara summer

  • December 13, 2023

Our population is expected to increase during the summer break, with people enjoying Kaipara District’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities. 

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Freedom campers welcome at Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay
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Freedom campers welcome at Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay

  • December 12, 2023

Please note: as of August 2024 the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association manages both Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay recreation reserves.

Freedom camping at these sites is prohibited. Further info and booking is available on the NZMCA website at Pouto Camping - Glinks Gully & Kellys Bay

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Mangawhai Community Park is getting a spruce up
Community Mangawhai Parks

Mangawhai Community Park is getting a spruce up

  • December 06, 2023

Downer, our contractors, along with community volunteers (including Friends of Mangawhai Community Park) will be knocking back pest plants in Mangawhai Community Park.

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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
Animal Management Community Kaipara Libraries Planning and Building Rubbish and Recycling

Council services during Christmas and New Year break

  • November 16, 2023

Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.

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Beach goers embrace education efforts
Community Ripiro Beach

Beach goers embrace education efforts

  • November 01, 2023

More than 250 Ripiro Beach visitors stopped to chat with representatives from Council, local authorities, and the community over Labour Weekend.

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You could save a life
Community

You could save a life

  • October 27, 2023

Your chances of surviving a heart attack are improved by as much as 45% - 50% if a defibrillator (AED) is used within the first 3 – 5 minutes.

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Kaipara District Council at community markets
Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai Maungaturoto Rates

Kaipara District Council at community markets

  • October 27, 2023

Over the next two weekends, Kaipara District Council Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about attending markets around the district.

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Council decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing
Annual Plan Community Council business Mangawhai

Council decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing

  • October 11, 2023

A recent decision by Kaipara District Council has given Fagan Place community housing tenants assurance on a way forward for new warm, dry, modern and healthy homes. 

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Lower car park at Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve remains closed
Mangawhai Parks

Lower car park at Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve remains closed

  • October 11, 2023

We’ve been working with Mangawhai Surf Club on temporary lifeguard facilities.

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Ceremony concludes long journey for new citizens
Community Culture Dargaville

Ceremony concludes long journey for new citizens

  • September 28, 2023

Twenty-one Kaipara residents were welcomed as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville. 

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Calling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing
Kaipara Libraries Joint projects Dargaville Community

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.

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It's time to start thinking about water use
Community Water

It's time to start thinking about water use

  • September 19, 2023

Summer is on its way and it’s time to start preparing for a drought. Meteorologists are predicting a dry windy summer.

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Kaipara communities celebrate Te Wa Tuku Reo Maori
Mangawhai Dargaville Culture Community

Kaipara communities celebrate Te Wa Tuku Reo Maori

  • 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). 

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Koanga is here and so is the Koanga catalogue
Kaipara Libraries

Koanga is here and so is the Koanga catalogue

  • September 12, 2023

This season we have expanded into a catalogue/newsletter style to incorporate updates from the community libraries, Pūtoi Rito Communities of Readers project, new TUTU items (and more!) alongside reviews of a dynamic book selection.

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Dargaville Racecourse Trifecta Development moves forward
Community Dargaville District Plan

Dargaville Racecourse Trifecta Development moves forward

  • 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.

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Removing problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people
Roads Joint projects Funding Emergency Management Community

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.

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Don't be a noisy neighbour
Community

Don't be a noisy neighbour

  • August 14, 2023

Be a considerate neighbour and think about how your noise might affect those around you.

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Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville
Community Dargaville Footpaths Funding Roads

Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville

  • July 19, 2023

Tell us what you think about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville.

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Park legally for safer, accessible communities
Community Dargaville Kaiwaka Mangawhai Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Te Kopuru

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

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Kaipara Libraries go fees free
Community Kaipara Libraries

Kaipara Libraries go fees free

  • July 11, 2023

From 1 July 2023, popular and new fiction books can be borrowed rent free through Kaipara Libraries.

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Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund distributes 119 grants
Community Emergency Management Funding

Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund distributes 119 grants

  • 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.

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Lychgate restored to former glory
Community Joint projects Parks

Lychgate restored to former glory

  • 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.

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The BorrowBox digital library just got a whole lot bigger
Kaipara Libraries

The BorrowBox digital library just got a whole lot bigger

  • June 15, 2023

Kaipara Libraries is expanding their range on BorrowBox and saying “haere rā” / “goodbye” to ePlatform.

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Kowhai planted to honour Sibyl Canning
Community Mangawhai Parks

Kowhai planted to honour Sibyl Canning

  • June 12, 2023

Friends and family of the late Sibyl Canning gathered at the Moir Street Reserve to plant a kowhai in memory of Sibyl and her contribution to Mangawhai.

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Mural designs for Moir Street water tank
Community Mangawhai Parks Water

Mural designs for Moir Street water tank

  • June 12, 2023

What do you want to see on the water tank at Moir Street?

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Have your say on a playground for Baylys Beach
Baylys Beach Community Playgrounds

Have your say on a playground for Baylys Beach

  • June 01, 2023

Do you live in or love visiting Baylys Beach? Tell us what you think about a new playground for the settlement. 

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Solution found for ANZAC Cinema reopening
Dargaville Community

Solution found for ANZAC Cinema reopening

  • May 30, 2023

Dargaville’s ANZAC Cinema is set to reopen on 1 July, in time for the start of the school holidays.

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Huge success for Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser
Community Emergency Management Paparoa

Huge success for Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser

  • May 11, 2023

A huge shoutout to the Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser Committee for their generous donation towards the Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund.

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Kaipara District Library's TUTU collection heating up
Community Kaipara Libraries

Kaipara District Library's TUTU collection heating up

  • May 11, 2023

A new addition to Kaipara District library’s TUTU collection has arrived just in time for winter. The Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT) helps assess energy efficiency and find ways to keep your home warmer, drier and cheaper to run.

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Out and about at Kaipara community markets
Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai Paparoa Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Out 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.

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Kaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event
Baylys Beach Community Dargaville Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru Hakaru

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.

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Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year
Annual Plan Community Joint projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

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.

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Kaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events
Baylys Beach Bridges Community Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru Emergency Management

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. 

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Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024
Annual Plan Community Council business

Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024

  • April 27, 2023

At the April Council meeting Kaipara District Council staff presented the latest financial statements for the draft Annual Plan 2023/2024, alongside a projected rates increase averaging 4.98 percent across the district.

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Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long Term Plan 2024/2034
Community Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Kaipara 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.

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Kaipara District Council to investigate waste to energy plant potential
Community Rubbish and Recycling

Kaipara District Council to investigate waste to energy plant potential

  • April 26, 2023

Staff will explore options for a waste to energy plant after Elected Members supported a Notice of Motion at today’s Council Meeting.

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Farmers and growers attend Kaipara Water Demonstration Site field visit
Community Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Water Supply

Farmers 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.  

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Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback
Annual Plan Community Council business

Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback

  • April 11, 2023

Kaipara District Council is asking the community for feedback on proposed fees and charges for the 2023/2024 year.

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Extreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected
Emergency Management Community

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.

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Kellys Bay Camping Reserve to close
Community Parks

Kellys Bay Camping Reserve to close

  • April 06, 2023

Kellys Bay Recreational Reserve will no longer operate as a camping reserve.

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School holiday activities/events at Kaipara libraries
Community Dargaville Kaiwaka

School holiday activities/events at Kaipara libraries

  • 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.

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Cyclone damages Dargaville Town Hall foyer
Community Dargaville

Cyclone damages Dargaville Town Hall foyer

  • 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.

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Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed
Council business Dargaville Parks

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.

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Update on access to Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve
Mangawhai Parks

Update on access to Mangawhai Heads Recreation Reserve

  • March 27, 2023

The Mangawhai Surf Club and surrounding area remains off limits to the public due to a significant landslide behind the clubhouse.

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Ruawai: Calling on Local Knowledge
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Ruawai: Calling on Local Knowledge

  • March 15, 2023

The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is inviting the Ruawai community to help shape their planning by sharing local knowledge through an online survey or at a community drop-in session.  

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Temporary Accommodation Service through MBIE
Community Emergency Management

Temporary Accommodation Service through MBIE

  • 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.

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Langs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update
Bridges Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Emergency Management

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.

 

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Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Mayor's Message Emergency Management

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.

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Travellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
Roads Community Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa

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.

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Mangawhai severe weather event l Places of shelter now closed
Community Mangawhai Hakaru Kaiwaka Emergency Management

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.

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Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates
Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Community Emergency Management

Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates

  • February 24, 2023

UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023

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Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
Baylys Beach Community Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ruawai

Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues

  • February 23, 2023

Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Mayoral Relief fund announced for Kaipara District
Community Emergency Management Funding

Mayoral Relief fund announced for Kaipara District

  • February 23, 2023

Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Mental health support is available
Community Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ruawai Te Kopuru

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.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: advice for home owners of stickered homes
Community Dargaville Emergency Management

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.

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Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
Community Dargaville Infrastructure projects Roads Emergency Management

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.

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Rapid Response Teams reaching residents
Community Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Te Kopuru

Rapid 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.

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Update on Kaipara Evacuation Centres
Emergency Management Community Dargaville Ruawai

Update on Kaipara Evacuation Centres

  • 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.

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Roading Updates
Emergency Management Roads Community Dargaville Pahi Paparoa

Cyclone Gabrielle - Roading Updates

  • February 16, 2023

UPDATED: 2.17PM Thursday 02 March 2023

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
Emergency Management Community Dargaville Kai Iwi Lakes Mangawhai Parks Rates Rubbish and Recycling Taharoa Domain Paparoa

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.

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery
Community Dargaville Mayor's Message Paparoa Stormwater Emergency Management

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.

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding
Community Dargaville Mayor's Message Water Emergency Management

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. 

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson 5pm 14 February
Dargaville Ruawai Community Emergency Management

Message from Mayor Craig Jepson 5pm 14 February

  • 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.

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared
Community Mayor's Message

Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared

  • February 13, 2023

This is the second State of Emergency for Northland in two weeks. Again, as a precautionary measure, the State of Emergency was called early so we could be well prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle before it hits.

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Message for Dargaville residents
Dargaville Community Emergency Management

Message for Dargaville residents

  • 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.

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State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step
Community Council business Emergency Management

State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step

  • February 12, 2023

A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland as at 4.30pm Sunday 12 February, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Landslip behind Mangawhai Heads Surf Club
Mangawhai Parks

Landslip behind Mangawhai Heads Surf Club

  • February 02, 2023

The recent weather events have caused a significant landslip behind the Mangawhai Heads Surf Club.

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New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping
Community Funding Kai Iwi Lakes Mangawhai Ripiro Beach

New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping

  • January 17, 2023

Kaipara communities will soon see officers regularly patrolling freedom camping hot spots, offering education and increasing awareness of proposed new national freedom camping rules.

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Pot unlocked for Pouto Point amenity improvements
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Parks Roads Wharves

Pot unlocked for Pouto 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.

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Looking after Kaipara this summer
Animal Management Community Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Rubbish and Recycling Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

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. 

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Making Te Tai Tokerau accessible
Community Planning and Building Joint projects

Making Te Tai Tokerau accessible

  • 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.

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Climb aboard the free summer bus
Community Mangawhai

Climb aboard the free summer bus

  • December 13, 2022

The popular free Mangawhai bus service is back for summer 

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Spruced up and new: shade sails for Paparoa Village Green
Community Paparoa Playgrounds

Spruced up and new: shade sails for Paparoa Village Green

  • December 08, 2022

Paparoa Village Green users can now picnic and play under brightly-coloured shade sails thanks to a collaborative effort between the Paparoa community and Kaipara District Council.

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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
Animal Management Community Council business Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Planning and Building Ripiro Beach Ruawai Rubbish and Recycling Te Kopuru

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.

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Ruawai Adaptive Pathways - Community Panel tour
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Ruawai Adaptive Pathways - Community Panel tour

  • December 01, 2022

The Ruawai Community Panel gathered for the second time this year to take a guided tour of the Raupo Drainage Scheme.

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Summary of feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan
Community District Plan Planning and Building

Summary of feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan

  • November 24, 2022

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan. A summary of the feedback received is now available to view.

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Lincoln Reserve's new facilities open
Funding Infrastructure projects Mangawhai Parks

Lincoln Reserve's new facilities open

  • November 17, 2022

Sea, sand, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest bird were all on hand for the opening of Kaipara’s newest loos.

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Council blocks vehicle access after 4WD damage
Community Mangawhai

Council blocks vehicle access after 4WD damage

  • November 03, 2022

Kaipara District Council staff are working to install vehicle barriers at the end of Raymond Bull Road to prevent vehicles driving through wetland habitat to the protected coastline.

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Double blessing for Dargaville Library
Culture Dargaville Kaipara Libraries

Double blessing for Dargaville Library

  • October 27, 2022

Two special artworks that adorn the Dargaville library were blessed at a joint community and Council celebration.

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A smoke free summer
Parks Rubbish and Recycling

A smoke free summer

  • October 27, 2022

When you’re out and about this summer remember that all Council land and Council buildings are smokefree and Vapefree.

 

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Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara's new Council
Community Council business Dargaville

Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara's new Council

  • October 20, 2022

Kaipara’s newly elected Council will be sworn in at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park.   

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Preliminary results for Kaipara's local elections
Community

Preliminary results for Kaipara's local elections

  • October 10, 2022

The preliminary results for Kaipara District Council elections are now available.

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Progress results for Kaipara's local elections
Community

Progress results for Kaipara's local elections

  • October 08, 2022

Progress results for Kaipara’s local government elections are now available.

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Dargaville Library to get mural makeover
Dargaville Culture Community Kaipara Libraries

Dargaville Library to get mural makeover

  • September 29, 2022

Dargaville Library will undergo a colourful makeover during the school holidays, thanks to local artist Micaela van den Berg. 

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A new vision for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park
Culture Dargaville Parks Playgrounds

A new vision for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park

  • 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.

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Mayor welcomes new citizens to Kaipara
Community Dargaville

Mayor welcomes new citizens to Kaipara

  • September 22, 2022

Five Kaipara residents officially became New Zealanders at a Citizenship Ceremony held in Dargaville on Friday 16 September.

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Teaming up to clean up
Biosecurity Community Dargaville Joint projects Parks

Teaming up to clean up

  • September 21, 2022

A chainsaw course for Dargaville High School students saw wattle and other pest plants removed from Old Mt Wesley cemetery.  

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Voting begins for local elections
Community

Voting begins for local elections

  • September 16, 2022

From today, voting packs for local elections begin rolling out to letterboxes across Kaipara.

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Sunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites
Community Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Water Water Supply

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.

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Council Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures
Community Infrastructure projects Mangawhai Wastewater

Council 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.

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New zones to complete MAZ skatepark
Funding Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Community Parks

New zones to complete MAZ skatepark

  • September 02, 2022

The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust will soon start work on a new Flow Bowl and Street Skateboarding Plaza, following a grant from Kaipara District Council.

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Better off with funding for community hubs
Community Funding Kaipara Libraries Long term plan 2021-2031 Three Waters Review

Better off with funding for community hubs

  • September 01, 2022

Two new community hubs move a step closer with Kaipara District Council opting to apply for the Three Waters Better Off Funding Package, provided by Central Government, to help fund them

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Thirty candidates confirmed for upcoming Kaipara elections
Community

Thirty candidates confirmed for upcoming Kaipara elections

  • August 16, 2022

Thirty candidates are confirmed for Kaipara District Council’s local elections on 8 October.

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Candidate nominations for Kaipara District Council close
Community

Candidate nominations for Kaipara District Council close

  • August 12, 2022

Candidate nominations for Kaipara District Council have now closed.

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Council asks community for feedback on proposed land purchase in Mangawhai
Community Mangawhai

Council asks community for feedback on proposed land purchase in Mangawhai

  • August 11, 2022

Kaipara District Council is considering purchasing land in Mangawhai for future use as public sporting and recreational facilities and wants to hear what the community thinks.

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Passionate about Ruawai's future?
Climate Change Community Long term plan 2021-2031 Ruawai

Passionate about Ruawai's future?

  • August 02, 2022

If you are passionate about Ruawai and its future, the newly created Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is looking for members just like you!

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Council staff ask community to keep an eye out after vandalism
Community Parks

Council staff ask community to keep an eye out after vandalism

  • July 29, 2022

Council staff are asking the Kaipara community to report any antisocial behaviour around public facilities after a recent run of vandalism.

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Consultation opens on Exposure Draft District Plan
Community District Plan Planning and Building

Consultation opens on Exposure Draft District Plan

  • July 28, 2022

Kaipara District Council has approved the Exposure Draft District Plan for release, inviting the public to provide feedback. 

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Citizens and Environmental Award Winners celebrated
Citizen Awards Community

Citizens and Environmental Award Winners celebrated

  • July 13, 2022

Seven Kaipara residents have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the district’s citizens and environment at an award ceremony held in Dargaville. 

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What do you want in your park?
Community Dargaville Parks

What do you want in your park?

  • 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.

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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 22 community organisations
Community Funding Te Kopuru

Kaipara District Council awards funding to 22 community organisations

  • July 01, 2022

Twenty-two community organisations have been awarded a share of $100,000.00 in the latest Kaipara District Council Community Grant.

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No more fines for Kaipara Library users
Community Kaipara Libraries

No more fines for Kaipara Library users

  • June 30, 2022

Kaipara District Libraries will no longer charge fines on overdue items.

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Exhibition in Ruawai reflects on the past, to imagine the future
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Exhibition in Ruawai reflects on the past, to imagine the future

  • June 22, 2022

Visitors to Ruawai got a blast from the past at a four-day interactive expo that explored the landscape, people and traditions that have shaped the current community.

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Playful MAZ mural invites viewers to explore
Community Mangawhai Playgrounds

Playful MAZ mural invites viewers to explore

  • June 01, 2022

Artists, Sean Duffell and Thijs de Koning, spent three days at the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) in Mangawhai Community Park last week, adding a splash of colour and creativity to the space.  

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Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park draft Reserve Management Plan open for feedback
Community Culture Dargaville Parks

Pou 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.

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Ruawai Flats - Our Stories - Our Future
Climate Change Community Culture Ruawai

Ruawai Flats - Our Stories - Our Future

  • May 25, 2022

The Ruawai-Raupō community adaptation planning project is underway and the project team from Kaipara District Council is organising the first community event in Ruawai.

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Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka

  • May 25, 2022

Amendments to Kaipara District’s Speed Limits Bylaw were unanimously passed at the May Council Meeting, resulting in new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharo Road) areas. 

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Road to Waipoua opens
Community Kaipara KickStart Roads

Road to Waipoua opens

  • May 24, 2022

Down the road from the mighty Tāne Mahuta, a road-carpet was rolled out and lights set to green as the newly sealed 1.5km stretch of Waipoua River Road was opened for traffic.

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Te Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy
Climate Change Community Joint projects

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.

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A new vision for Kaipara's libraries
Community Kaipara Libraries Long term plan 2021-2031

A new vision for Kaipara's libraries

  • May 10, 2022

Kaipara District Council has voted unanimously to adopt a ten year library strategy, paving the way forward for an equitable, modern library service.

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Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka

  • May 05, 2022

Work is underway to implement new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharu Road) areas.

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New toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place
Community Infrastructure projects Mangawhai Wastewater

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.

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New toilets improve Mangawhai Historic Village facilities
Community Infrastructure projects Mangawhai

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.

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Safe parking saves lives
Community Roads

Safe parking saves lives

  • March 30, 2022

Kaipara District Council is extending a stern warning to people who are parking illegally around schools and making it unsafe for young children.

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Harvest begins across demonstration sites
Community Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Water Water Supply

Harvest begins across demonstration sites

  • March 16, 2022

Harvesting is underway across the Kaipara Water demonstration sites. 

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Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Long term plan 2021-2031

Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward

  • March 07, 2022

At a recent Council meeting, staff gave an update on Gumdiggers Track and the work happening behind the scenes.

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End in sight for Kaiwaka Footbridges construction
Bridges Community Footpaths Kaiwaka

End in sight for Kaiwaka Footbridges construction

  • March 07, 2022

Work to build two new footbridges in Kaiwaka is entering its final stages. The footbridges provide a safer link for pedestrians to cross the river, improving connectivity for the Kaiwaka community.

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Parking behaviour around schools
Community Roads

Parking behaviour around schools

  • March 02, 2022

A small number of people parking badly at schools around the district are making the area unsafe and obstructing lines of sight for other drivers.

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Summer bus trial shows year on year passenger increase
Community Joint projects Mangawhai

Summer bus trial shows year on year passenger increase

  • 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.

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Kaiwaka Footbridges work progresses to the south bridge
Bridges Community Footpaths Funding Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka Footbridges work progresses to the south bridge

  • February 14, 2022

The truss is now up on the abutments at the north bridge, with physical construction of the boardwalk starting last week. 

 

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Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops
Kaipara KickStart Water Supply Joint projects Community Water

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.

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Office lunch scraps into compost
Community Mangawhai

Office lunch scraps into compost

  • February 02, 2022

Check it out! Our Mangawhai office now has a dedicated food scraps bin for the staff kitchen, thanks to Sustainable Kaipara and their Community Compost Collection Service.

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New loo coming to Pahi
Community Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Pahi Wastewater

New loo coming to Pahi

  • 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.

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Kaipara canine companions
Animal Management Community Mangawhai Te Kopuru

Kaipara canine companions

  • January 18, 2022

Across our district, our animal management officers have been out and about with owners and their furry friends

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Get your Resource Consent with KDC!
Community Culture District Plan

Get your Resource Consent with KDC!

  • January 18, 2022

‘A breath of fresh air’ is how one industry professional describes the Kaipara District Resource Consents team since the Council made substantial improvements to their resource consent service.

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Work starts on Kaiwaka Footbridges
Bridges Community Footpaths Funding Kaiwaka

Work starts on Kaiwaka Footbridges

  • January 14, 2022

A small gathering, a prayer and a blessing to keep workers safe marked the start of the work on-site for the Kaiwaka footbridges.

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 Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team
Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai

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
Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Water Water Supply Community

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.

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Waipoua River Road closure
Community Kaipara KickStart Roads

Waipoua River Road closure

  • December 01, 2021

It begins! Fulton Hogan started physical works to improve Waipoua River Road this week.

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Employment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals
Community Kaiwaka Bridges Long term plan 2021-2031 Parks

Employment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals

  • December 01, 2021

Work to install the Kaiwaka footbridges will start in early January and continue for around seven weeks. With it comes some great employment opportunities for local contractors.

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Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series
Climate Change Community

Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series

  • November 18, 2021

Sustainable Kaipara, with support from Kaipara District Council, announces the launch of Rising to the Challenge, a series of online conversations and in-person events that aim to start conversations on climate change. 

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Council services over the Christmas New Year Break
Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Kaiwaka Mangawhai Rubbish and Recycling Animal Management

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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An invitation to reimagine our libraries!
Community Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Mangawhai

An invitation to reimagine our libraries!

  • 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.

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Pouto wharf construction to start in 2022
Community Funding Wharves Infrastructure projects Kaipara KickStart

Pouto wharf construction to start in 2022

  • November 03, 2021

Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.

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Splash of colour for Mangawhai toilets
Community Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Parks

Splash of colour for Mangawhai toilets

  • November 03, 2021

What would you like to see on the murals for two new public toilets in Mangawhai?

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Creating a regional strategy for Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Kaipara
Community Culture

Creating a regional strategy for Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Kaipara

  • November 03, 2021

Creative Northland on behalf of Kaipara District Council will be the lead on public consultation to gather, analyse and prepare documentation of key findings that will inform a 10 year Arts, Culture and Heritage strategy for the Kaipara.

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Kaipara district to have a say on Pahi Norfolk Pines
Community District Plan Pahi

Kaipara district to have a say on Pahi Norfolk Pines

  • October 28, 2021

Kaipara communities are to have a say on whether the Norfolk Pines in Pahi should remain protected or whether they can be removed, as part of the District Plan review process.

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Investigations into expanding Mangawhai's Wastewater scheme
Community Mangawhai Wastewater

Investigations into expanding Mangawhai's Wastewater scheme

  • October 20, 2021

As part of our Long Term Plan, we undertook to explore options to expand the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme to accommodate growth in the area and summer peak flows.

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Kaipara District Council awards MELA funds to seven organisations
Community Funding Mangawhai

Kaipara District Council awards MELA funds to seven organisations

  • October 20, 2021

A total of $45,155.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).

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Dog incidents decreasing in the Kaipara District
Animal Management Community

Dog incidents decreasing in the Kaipara District

  • October 01, 2021

Animal management services continue to improve since the Kaipara District Council brought them back in‑house.    

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Kaipara District Council sets its baseline goal for reducing emissions
Climate Change Community

Kaipara District Council sets its baseline goal for reducing emissions

  • September 30, 2021

Council is playing its part, helping lead the way, and supporting our communities to lower emissions and grow Kaipara’s resilience in a changing climate.

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Thanks to those who contributed to our Discussion Documents work
Community District Plan

Thanks to those who contributed to our Discussion Documents work

  • September 29, 2021

The public feedback period for the Discussion Documents as part of our District Plan review process has closed.

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Kaihu Valley Trail September Update
Community Dargaville Funding Joint projects Kaihu Valley Trail

Kaihu Valley Trail September Update

  • September 16, 2021

A progress update on the Kaihu Valley Trail.

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How are you represented at the Council table?
Community Council business Dargaville Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Representation Review Ruawai Te Kopuru

How are you represented at the Council table?

  • August 26, 2021

Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.

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Keep connected with Kaipara
Community

Keep connected with Kaipara

  • August 25, 2021

Want to stay connected with what's happening in Kaipara? Heard about Antenno? A free mobile app that sends you posts & alerts – and lets you report Council-related issues directly to us. 

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Discussion Documents out for consultation
Community Council business Covid-19 District Plan

Discussion Documents out for consultation

  • August 25, 2021

A reminder to Have Your Say on our Discussion Documents, and some changes to our plans because of COVID-19.

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New Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park
Community Culture Dargaville Joint projects Parks

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).  

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Kaiwaka Footbridge contract awarded
Bridges Community Kaiwaka Long term plan 2021-2031 Parks

Kaiwaka Footbridge contract awarded

  • August 24, 2021

The Council has awarded the contract to design and build the two Kaiwaka footbridges to Bridge It NZ.

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Digital offerings from our libraries
Community Covid-19 Culture Kaipara Libraries

Digital offerings from our libraries

  • August 24, 2021

While our libraries are closed during Level 4 and Level 3, online services are available and brimming with choice. eBooks, magazines and newspapers, audiobooks and more are on offer, and all free! 

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Have Your Say On Discussion Documents
Community District Plan

Have Your Say On Discussion Documents

  • August 16, 2021

As part of the District Plan Review, Discussion Documents are now out for comment.

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Kaihu Valley Trail August update
Community Culture Dargaville Funding Kaihu Valley Trail

Kaihu Valley Trail August update

  • August 11, 2021

A progress update on the Kaihu Valley Trail.

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Support for Arts in Kaipara
Funding Dargaville Culture Community Joint projects Mangawhai Ruawai

Support for Arts in Kaipara

  • 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.

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Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent
Community Council business Rubbish and Recycling

Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent

  • July 09, 2021

Council has decided to make a stand by voting to oppose the recently granted Dome Valley Landfill resource consent, at the June council meeting.

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Author evening draws good audience
Culture Dargaville Kaipara Libraries

Author evening draws good audience

  • 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.

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Ripiro Beach conversations to continue
Community Dargaville Funding Ripiro Beach

Ripiro Beach conversations to continue

  • June 30, 2021

A survey of Ripiro Beach users to understand their concerns relating to beach use received over 1,700 responses.

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Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions
Council business Long term plan 2021-2031 Community Dargaville Infrastructure projects Kaiwaka Te Kopuru Wastewater Water Supply

Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions

  • June 30, 2021

Kaipara District Council today endorsed a future-focused Long Term Plan (LTP) which aims to respond to a growing population while caring for the environment and keeping rates increases low. 

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Matariki Planting at Mangawhai Community Park
Mangawhai Parks

Matariki Planting at Mangawhai Community Park

  • June 28, 2021

A small but enthusiastic team of volunteers planted hundreds of native plants on the weekend. 

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Dargaville intermediate students give back to Taharoa Domain
Dargaville Parks

Dargaville intermediate students give back to Taharoa Domain

  • June 24, 2021

Dargaville Intermediate tamariki joined forces with the Kaipara District Council parks team recently, planting approximately 400 native plants in Taharoa Domain.

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Dargaville Library reopens after makeover
Community Dargaville

Dargaville Library reopens after makeover

  • June 16, 2021

The Dargaville Library was blessed on Tuesday as it reopened its doors to the community.

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Join us! Matariki Community Planting at Mangawhai Community Park
Mangawhai Parks

Join us! Matariki Community Planting at Mangawhai Community Park

  • June 14, 2021

An community planting session is happening at Mangawhai Community Park on Saturday 26 June. 

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Pest plant removal, native planting, extra parking: Mangawhai Community Park
Mangawhai Parks

Pest plant removal, native planting, extra parking: Mangawhai Community Park

  • June 11, 2021

Extensive pest plant removal, the creation of extra parking, a restoration and revegetation programme, and more.

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Kaihu Valley Trail June update
Community Joint projects Kaihu Valley Trail

Kaihu Valley Trail June update

  • June 02, 2021

An update on the Kaihu Valley Trail progress

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First round of Rural Travel Fund awarded
Community Funding

First round of Rural Travel Fund awarded

  • June 01, 2021

A total of $13,049.00 has been granted from the first round of the Rural Travel Fund to eight schools and sporting organisations across the district.

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First results of the multi-agency LittaTrap audit
Community Rubbish and Recycling Stormwater

First results of the multi-agency LittaTrap audit

  • 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.

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Myrtle Rust in Kaipara
Biosecurity Parks Kai Iwi Lakes

Myrtle Rust in Kaipara

  • May 24, 2021

The fungal disease Myrtle Rust has been discovered within the boundaries of the Taharoa Domain.

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Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District
Infrastructure projects Community Dargaville Ruawai Te Kopuru Wastewater Water Water Supply

Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District

  • May 19, 2021

Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year. 

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Kaipara Kai Hub team May mahi
Community Joint projects Kai Iwi Lakes Kaipara KickStart Ruawai

Kaipara Kai Hub team May mahi

  • May 19, 2021

The Kaipara Kai Hub team have been in the news a lot recently with all their peanut trial mahi!

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How are we doing?
Council business Community

How are we doing?

  • May 19, 2021

Every year the Council surveys residents to see how we are tracking. 

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Northland Councils scoop awards
Community Culture

Northland Councils scoop awards

  • May 10, 2021

A fresh, new, tikanga-based approach to organisational change, a new strategy designed to overcome the digital divide, and two examples of outstanding personal leadership have helped Northland councils scoop four awards available to local government managers.

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Dargaville Library closes temporarily for a freshen-up
Culture Dargaville Kaipara Libraries

Dargaville Library closes temporarily for a freshen-up

  • 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. 

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Supporting ANZAC commemorations around the District
Community

Supporting ANZAC commemorations around the District

  • May 04, 2021

We are so proud to support the ANZAC commemorations around our District. 

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Kaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants
Community Culture Funding

Kaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants

  • April 21, 2021

Some of Kaipara’s arts projects got a boost recently with $14,894.80 awarded in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round. 

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Ripiro Beach User Survey - We want to hear from you
Community Ripiro Beach

Ripiro Beach User Survey - We want to hear from you

  • April 15, 2021

Ripiro Beach runs from the bottom of the Maunganui Bluff through to Pouto Peninsula.

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Lake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish
Community Joint projects Parks Rubbish and Recycling Kai Iwi Lakes Taharoa Domain

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.

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Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up
Council business Community Representation Review

Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up

  • April 12, 2021

The Council will be reviewing its representation arrangements later this year and is calling for community feedback now before formulating any specific proposals.

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Parks and maintenance work by Kaiwaka river
Joint projects Kaiwaka Parks

Parks and maintenance work by Kaiwaka river

  • April 06, 2021

Our Parks team and local contractors Turf Tamer recently completed work by the Kaiwaka River (north eastern side of the bridge).

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Historic Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum
Community Mangawhai Parks Joint projects

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. 

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Improvements to Mangawhai Community Park
Joint projects Mangawhai Parks

Improvements to Mangawhai Community Park

  • April 01, 2021

Work will begin again at the Mangawhai Community Park after the Easter break.

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Bad parking behaviour around schools
Community Mangawhai Dargaville

Bad parking behaviour around schools

  • March 24, 2021

We’re having some issues at the moment around bad parking behaviour at both Mangawhai Beach School and Dargaville Primary School

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What's happening with the Gumdiggers Track in Mangawhai?
Community Mangawhai

What's happening with the Gumdiggers Track in Mangawhai?

  • March 10, 2021

Gumdiggers Track is a walkway formed by the Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust (the Trust). 

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Kaiwaka footbridges in the west
Community Funding Joint projects Kaiwaka Bridges Footpaths

Kaiwaka footbridges in the west

  • 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.

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Electorates under review in Kaipara
Community Council business

Electorates under review in Kaipara

  • March 03, 2021

Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries to ensure our rapid growth is reflected in our elected representation and to accommodate a new Māori ward.

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Poisoned pohutukawa trees saddens community and Council
Community Mangawhai

Poisoned pohutukawa trees saddens community and Council

  • February 24, 2021

Two pōhutukawa trees have been poisoned by vandals in Mangawhai. The trees – approximately fifteen years old and growing on Council-owned coastal reserve – are exhibiting crown damage and other signs of herbicide poisoning.

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Talk with Elected Members about future plans
Community Funding Mangawhai Dargaville Long term plan 2021-2031

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.

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Nets set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance
Parks

Nets set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance

  • February 17, 2021

Nets have been set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance. If you're swimming, boating or kayaking on the lake, please keep out of the areas marked on the map during the operational periods.

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Found stock in Maungaturoto
Community

Found stock in Maungaturoto

  • February 16, 2021

Are you missing some stock? Our Animal Management team has collected some wandering sheep from Maungaturoto last week.

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Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
Long term plan 2021-2031 Community Roads Water Parks Rubbish and Recycling Council business

Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up

  • February 10, 2021

Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.

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Funding rounds open
Community Funding

Funding rounds open

  • February 02, 2021

Creative Communities Scheme is now open for funding applications. The funding is available to support a wide range of arts projects – previous recipients include Te Kopuru School for their Matariki celebrations and the Mangawhai Museum for their Winter Series.

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Kaihu Valley Trail Update
Joint projects Dargaville Roads Parks Kaihu Valley Trail

Kaihu Valley Trail Update

  • 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.

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No pets allowed at Kai Iwi Lakes/Taharoa Domain
Parks

No pets allowed at Kai Iwi Lakes/Taharoa Domain

  • January 13, 2021

The beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes/Taharoa Domain have proved popular over the last few weeks with a huge number of people visiting. The Kaipara District Council team jointly manage the area with Te Kuihi and Te Roroa, alongside Northland Regional Council and Department of Conservation, and together we work hard to ensure this precious place is protected, while still being enjoyed by many holidaymakers.

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Recent spate of minor arson, vandalism and graffiti
Dargaville Parks

Recent spate of minor arson, vandalism and graffiti

  • December 22, 2020
We are currently experiencing a spate of minor arson, vandalism and graffiti in our parks and public toilets.
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Firefighters giving back
Community

Firefighters giving back

  • December 16, 2020

When Brian Armstrong and David Buttenshaw joined Fire and Emergency NZ as volunteers, they were both looking for the chance to give back to his community.

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Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed
Joint projects Kaiwaka Bridges Footpaths Roads Parks

Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed

  • 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. 

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Mowing berms
Community Footpaths Roads Parks

Mowing berms

  • December 15, 2020

If you want your berm looking immaculate it’s OK to mow it yourself if you want to.

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Community collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Community 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.

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Haere Mai Ki Takiwira - Welcome to Dargaville signs blessed
Community Culture Dargaville

Haere Mai Ki Takiwira - Welcome to Dargaville signs blessed

  • December 14, 2020

A labour of love now blessed.

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2020 Citizen & Environmental Award Winners celebrated
Community Citizen Awards

2020 Citizen & Environmental Award Winners celebrated

  • December 09, 2020

Kaipara District’s 2020 Citizen & Environmental Awards have been presented.

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New picnic tables around Mangawhai
Mangawhai Parks

New picnic tables around Mangawhai

  • December 08, 2020

Our parks team and contractors have been busy installing the new picnic tables around Mangawhai. 

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Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update
Community Roads Water Parks Rubbish and Recycling Council business Long term plan 2021-2031

Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update

  • December 02, 2020

See the results from surveys and events we've undertaken recently as part of our Long Term Plan. 

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Council closedown over December/January
Community Council business

Council closedown over December/January

  • December 01, 2020

Some Council services and offices will be closed over December/January.

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Property revaluation coming early 2021
Community

Property revaluation coming early 2021

  • December 01, 2020

Your next property revaluation is set to arrive in early 2021.

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Taking care of Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi
Parks

Taking care of Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi

  • November 30, 2020

Summer is coming and so are all our visitors. It’s the busiest time of the year for the Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi area, and we need you to help us look after this beautiful gem.

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Pearson Street Reserve
Mangawhai Parks

Pearson Street Reserve

  • November 25, 2020

From the end of this month Pearson Street Reserve will be closed to vehicles all year round.

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Accessibility Strategy across Northland needs your input
Playgrounds Joint projects Community Parks

Accessibility Strategy across Northland needs your input

  • 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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Pouto Wharf Community Day 14 November
Joint projects Community Kaipara KickStart

Pouto Wharf Community Day 14 November

  • November 04, 2020

Find out more about the new Pouto wharf at our upcoming community open day.

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It's time to start thinking about your water use again
Water Community

It's time to start thinking about your water use again

  • November 04, 2020

The beautiful stretch of weather we’ve been enjoying is great for the beach, but not for water supplies. Being wise with water at the beginning of the season can ease the pressures later on. Let’s streeeeeeech the supply as far as we can.

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Parks and Te Roroa join forces to combat pest plants
Community Joint projects

Parks and Te Roroa join forces to combat pest plants

  • 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.

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Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan

Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street

  • November 03, 2020

Fire Station cleared in Wood Street.

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Long Term Plan Market days a success
Community

Long Term Plan Market days a success

  • October 30, 2020

Council looking for feedback to help with the Long Term Plan.

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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations
Joint projects Community Mangawhai

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.  

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Dargaville pontoon open for use
Dargaville Community Kaipara KickStart

Dargaville pontoon open for use

  • October 16, 2020

Dargaville pontoon completion kicks off Kaipara Wharves project

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LittaTrap Installation
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Dargaville

LittaTrap Installation

  • October 09, 2020

Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai

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Thumbs up for Food Safety Inspections at Kaipara District Council
Community

Thumbs up for Food Safety Inspections at Kaipara District Council

  • October 01, 2020

The Kaipara District Council has passed a review of its accreditation as a recognised agency to conduct food verification with flying colours. 

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Selwyn Park gets lighting upgrade
Community Joint projects Dargaville

Selwyn Park gets lighting upgrade

  • September 21, 2020

Work is underway at Selwyn Park to upgrade lights.

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Sections of Dargaville Town Hall to close to the public
Community Dargaville

Sections of Dargaville Town Hall to close to the public

  • 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.

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Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package
Community Joint projects Roads Parks Rubbish and Recycling

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.

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Kaipara District Council opts in to water reform discussions
Community Water

Kaipara District Council opts in to water reform discussions

  • September 04, 2020

Kaipara District Council Elected Members opted in to the first part of a reform of the three waters system when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the end of August.

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Further funding announced for Kaipara District Council
Community Joint projects Kaihu Valley Trail

Further funding announced for Kaipara District Council

  • August 28, 2020

Minister Shane Jones has announced $15 million for Kaipara District Council for shovel ready infrastructure projects

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Communities benefit from Council support
Community Council business

Communities benefit from Council support

  • August 06, 2020

Business and community groups affected by Covid-19 lockdown are benefitting from support offered by Kaipara District Council.

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Kaipara District Council awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations
Community Funding Joint projects

Kaipara District Council awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations

  • July 17, 2020

More than $122,000 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Community Grants, Rural Travel Fund, and Creative Communities Scheme.

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The Big Dry still affecting Kaipara
Community Parks

The Big Dry still affecting Kaipara

  • May 20, 2020

Treat water like gold.

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Have your say on Kaipara's proposed new Consolidated General Bylaw
Community

Have your say on Kaipara's proposed new Consolidated General Bylaw

  • May 08, 2020

Kaipara District Council is proposing to replace their old Bylaws with a new, tidier version and is asking the community for input before it is finalised.

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Kaipara District Council calls for Citizens Awards nominations, announces inaugural  community award
Community Citizen Awards

Kaipara District Council calls for Citizens Awards nominations, announces inaugural community award

  • May 08, 2020

Nominations have opened for a new set of awards that Kaipara District Council has announced to acknowledge the work of individuals and organisations who protect and enhance the District’s unique environment.

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New Technology improves safety at schools
Community Roads

New Technology improves safety at schools

  • February 02, 2020

New road safety measures are being introduced outside several Kaipara schools to help make drivers more aware they are approaching school zones and the need to slow down.

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Mangawhai Park comes of age
Community Mangawhai Parks Playgrounds

Mangawhai Park comes of age

  • November 27, 2019

A new governance structure has been established for Mangawhai Community Park, recognising the new level of maturity in the Park’s development.

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