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.

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

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.