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Local government reform discussion welcomed – Mayoral Forum

  • November 25, 2025

Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government is structured – but says any eventual outcome must have what is best for Taitokerau at its heart.

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Wood Street comes alive
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Wood Street comes alive

  • November 21, 2025

Hundreds of people gathered on a stunning November evening to celebrate the completion of a significant multi-year upgrade project.

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Council services during the holiday break
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Council services during the holiday break

  • November 21, 2025

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

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A new Kaipara Council takes the helm
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A new Kaipara Council takes the helm

  • November 13, 2025

Kaipara District’s new Council has officially taken office.

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Wood Street revitalisation to wrap up with a street party
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Wood Street revitalisation to wrap up with a street party

  • November 07, 2025

From construction to celebration

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Improved facilities for Aranga Beach visitors
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Improved facilities for Aranga Beach visitors

  • November 05, 2025

Aranga Beach is more ready than it’s ever been to welcome visitors this summer, with new and brightly coloured public toilets installed and open for use  

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Mangawhai mountain bike park set to get rolling
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Mangawhai mountain bike park set to get rolling

  • October 15, 2025

Mountain bikers are set to gain even more momentum, with the community-led Mangawhai Mountain Bike Park project receiving the go-ahead at September’s council meeting.

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Preliminary results for local elections
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Preliminary results for local elections

  • October 12, 2025

The preliminary results for Kaipara are now available.

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Progress results for local elections
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Progress results for local elections

  • October 11, 2025

The progress results for Kaipara are now available.

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Council mourns the loss of Councillor Ron Manderson
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Council mourns the loss of Councillor Ron Manderson

  • September 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Otamatea Ward Councillor Ron Manderson.

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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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