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Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment
Council business Wastewater Water

Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment

  • January 19, 2026

An Establishment Advisory Group has been appointed to serve as an interim advisory for Northland's new water organisation.

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Annual Report for 2024/2025 adopted
Annual Report Council business

Annual Report for 2024/2025 adopted

  • December 16, 2025

The report was formally adopted following unanimous approval by elected members at the council meeting on 26 November. 

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Northland elected members form governance group for water CCO establishment
Community Council business Local Water Done Well

Northland elected members form governance group for water CCO establishment

  • December 05, 2025

Regional leadership confirmed for the establishment of Northland’s new water organisation.

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Local government reform discussion welcomed – Mayoral Forum
Community Council business District-wide

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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A new Kaipara Council takes the helm
Community Council business District-wide

A new Kaipara Council takes the helm

  • November 13, 2025

Kaipara District’s new Council has officially taken office.

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Progress results for local elections
Community Council business District-wide Elections

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
Community Council business Maungaturoto

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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Retiring councillors bid farewell
Council business

Retiring councillors bid farewell

  • September 25, 2025

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

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Partnership agreement finalised
Council business Dargaville Infrastructure projects Water Supply Stormwater

Partnership agreement finalised

  • September 18, 2025

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.

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Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan
Council business District-wide Stormwater Wastewater Water Water Supply Local Water Done Well

Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan

  • August 28, 2025

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

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Council adopts document outlining legal obligations to Māori
Council business District-wide

Council adopts document outlining legal obligations to Māori

  • August 05, 2025

Kaipara District Council has adopted a new document that explains local government legal obligations to Māori.

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LV vs CV decision deferred
Council business Rates

LV vs CV decision deferred

  • July 31, 2025

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

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