Kaipara District Council has reduced rates below its Long Term Plan budgets while continuing to prioritise dependable roading.

Northland’s councils are making strong progress toward establishing the region’s new water services council controlled organisation (CCO).

Kaipara District Council is establishing a new working group to actively advocate for the health and functionality of Mangawhai Harbour and its tributaries.

Michael Day has been appointed as interim chief executive of Kaipara District Council, following a council decision on Thursday 19 February. 

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

Chief Executive Jason Marris has advised that he will step down from his role at Kaipara District Council, after three and a half years leading the organisation.

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

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

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.

Kaipara District’s new Council has officially taken office.