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

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

The popular free Mangawhai bus service is back for summer!  

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.   

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

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

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