Two temporary raised crossings and a new footpath will soon provide improved connectivity in Dargaville, making it easier and safer for tamariki to walk, cycle and scoot to school.  

We are making changes to the system that Kaipara District Libraries uses for our library catalogue, customer records and other library services.

Roading teams made the most of April’s dry weather, resurfacing 129,042m2 across the network and carrying out culvert replacements and water tabling.

Consultation for the Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 closed Saturday 4 May.

Kaipara District Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair, this time in Maungaturoto.

UPDATE - Dargaville Library closure dates confirmed

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

I am writing this off the back of an engaging Dargaville business community event last week. My thanks to the DCDB for co-hosting this as part of our long term plan consultation. It was well attended by the Dargaville community and i enjoyed the interactions with plenty of questions and answers about our plans for the next three years. 

Relatively dry weather in March enabled our roading team to push through our drainage maintenance and renewals.

Council has adopted two proposed bylaws, to take effect from 1 May 2024.

Proceeds from sale of a house in Ruawai are to be used to reduce debt after elected members rescinded a decision they made in December to use the money for capital projects within the Raupo drainage scheme. 

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