The progress results for Kaipara are now available.

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

The Kaipara District Council meeting on 24 September, featured valedictory speeches from retiring councillors Eryn Wilson-Collins and Mike Howard.

A partnership agreement between Kaipara District Council and the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust (the Trust) delivering a major infrastructure package for Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa Agricultural Delta has been signed.

The adoption marks a significant step toward establishing a regionally controlled water services entity.

Council has agreed to pause a review of the Revenue and Financing Policy until the incoming Council is elected in October.

The council controlled organisation will deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027.

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

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

Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have agreed to establish a Northland-wide council-controlled organisation (CCO) to deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027.  

Council has adopted new Fees and Charges for the 2025/2026 year at its May meeting.