The severe weather events of February 2023 have had a huge impact on people and property. Please check out the links below to find out what assistance and/or support is available to you.
Council Services
Both our Customer Service Centres are open and operating normal business hours. Information on Cyclone Gabrielle and support available can be found at our customer service front desks.
Council services will continue but some with limited capacity so please be patient. We will continue to keep you updated. View our latest updates.
Roading Updates
A message for drivers: Please only travel if neccessary, and if you must drive please do so with extreme caution. View the latest roading updates
Thanking our local heroes
We know there are many local heroes out there who helped our communities through the recent weather events.
If you want to thank someone for helping out, send us their name and how they helped, we'll give them a shout out*.
* Please check they are happy to have their name made public. Your names and message will be published in local newspapers and on the Kaipara District Council website.
You can fill out a 'Thank you' slip at your local library or council office, or submit it online by 23 March 2023.
Welfare and Assistance
If you live in Northland and have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle you may be eligible for assistance if you require it. There is also a number of agencies are offering support. You can find further information on our Extreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected webpage.
- Welfare and Assistance flyer (pdf - 419kb)
- Staying safe during a power outage (pdf - 181kb)
- Mental Health support
- Advice for Kaipara residents - what the colour sticker on buildings means
- Insurance advice for landlords/tenants and businesses
- New Zealand Claims Resolution Service
