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Kaipara District Council

You can make a submission and have your say on any part of the Proposed Plan from Monday 28 April to 5pm Monday 30 June 2025. Submissions can be made directly in E-Plan or by downloading the form 5 submission form. Submission forms are also available at any of our offices and libraries.

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Proposed District Plan Notified for Submissions

You can make your submission on any part of the Proposed Kaipara District Plan – whether you are wanting to support something, oppose or make a recommendation for an amendment to any of the proposed provisions or mapping in the Proposed Kaipara District Plan.

Ready to make a submission?

Online E-Plan Submission:

You can make a submission via the E-Plan by registering and following the prompts. 

Make submission via the E-Plan

Submission form:

Completed submission forms can be emailed, posted or dropped to one of the listed locations

  • Email: districtplanreview@kaipara.govt.nz (subject line: Proposed District Plan Submission).
  • Post: District Plan Team, Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.
  • In person: You can pick up a hard copy submission form and drop off your completed form at the Council offices and Dargaville or Mangawhai Library.
    • Dargaville: 32 Hokianga Road.
    • Mangawhai: Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive.
    • Dargaville Library: 71 Normanby Street, Dargaville.
    • Mangawhai Library: 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai.

Open submission form (Form 5)

Needing support with your submission?

Public Open Days:

It is important that you view any possible changes to the zoning of your property or any mapped overlays that may impact how you use and develop your property. Our team are here to assist you with any questions and will be in a town near you on the following dates (to chat with landowners, answer questions on proposed District Plan changes and to receive submissions).

Chat to a Planner

This is an opportunity for a free 15 minute one to one chat with a member of our planning team who will direct you to the right information and help answer any questions you may have. Please note that this service does not constitute a submission and you will still need to submit a formal submission (if you choose to) through our process. The friend of the submitter can also assist you with this. 

Please email districtplanreview@kaipara.govt.nz or call 0800 727 059 for more details on how to access this service.

Friend of the submitter service

This free service provides up to 30 minutes with an independent planner who can assist you with preparing your submission. They will step you through your key points and direct you to where you need to go in the plan and how to make a formal submission. 

Please email districtplanreview@kaipara.govt.nz or call 0800 727 059 for more details on how to access this service.