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First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara
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First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara

  • September 11, 2025

The district’s love of storytelling has found a new home in Harding Park, Dargaville.

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Our water supply
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Our water supply

  • September 05, 2025

We understand how important safe, clean drinking water is to our communities in Kaipara. That’s why we want to reassure you that the water we supply is and always has been safe to drink.

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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 25 community projects
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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 25 community projects

  • September 03, 2025

Kaipara District Council has awarded a total of $100,000 to 25 local organisations

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What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?
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What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?

  • September 02, 2025

Project to be re-scoped and re-designed

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Kaipara welcomes 16 new citizens
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Kaipara welcomes 16 new citizens

  • August 14, 2025

Another 16 proud individuals from around the world officially became New Zealand citizens at the Dargaville Lighthouse Function Centre.

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Council profiles released
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Council profiles released

  • August 08, 2025

The Government has established a new council performance measurement framework to give communities greater visibility of the performance of their local council. 

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Thirty two entered for upcoming Kaipara elections
Community District-wide Elections

Thirty two entered for upcoming Kaipara elections

  • August 01, 2025

A total of 32 candidates are confirmed for Kaipara District Council’s local elections on 11 October.

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Bringing construction to life for Otamatea High School students
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Bringing construction to life for Otamatea High School students

  • July 30, 2025

Our pensioner housing upgrade at Fagan Place in Mangawhai recently welcomed some special guests!

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Champions and creatives receive boost
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Champions and creatives receive boost

  • July 10, 2025

More than $33,000 has been allocated through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund and Creative Communities Scheme – Arts Funding.

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Pre-election Report calls community to engage
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Pre-election Report calls community to engage

  • July 08, 2025

The Report offers residents an overview of the challenges, opportunities, and priorities facing the district ahead of the local elections.

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Nominations open 4 July
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Nominations open 4 July

  • July 03, 2025

Nominations for candidates seeking election to the Kaipara District Council open Friday, 4 July.

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New website launched to showcase Kaipara
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New website launched to showcase Kaipara

  • June 27, 2025

The platform is designed as a central hub, positioning the district as an ideal place to visit, live, work, and invest.

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