If you pay your council bills online, things will look a little different, don’t worry - it’s all part of the upgrade.

Elected members have agreed to undertake further community consultation regarding a potential move to base its general rates on capital value.

At the February council meeting, elected members approved up to $1.2 million in additional funds for the Mangawhai pensioner housing upgrade, to be drawn from depreciation reserves.

Council kaimahi (staff) and elected members will be at the Field Days.

The report was unanimously adopted by elected members in the 27 November meeting.

We’re asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on a number of changes to our Revenue and Financing Policy.

Kaipara District Council is asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy.

Kaipara District Council is reviewing its Revenue and Financing Policy and will soon be consulting with residents and ratepayers on the proposed changes.

Dog-related complaints to Kaipara District Council (KDC) have increased by 13 percent over the last year, according to the annual Animal Management Report presented to Council last week.

The relationship agreements Kaipara District Council holds with Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau were terminated by the Council at its September meeting, with a view to start afresh with new agreements.