Dargaville's town centre is set for a seasonal refresh, with a coordinated programme of planting, cleaning, maintenance and public space improvements taking place ahead of the busy summer season.

Council voted unanimously to award the contract to demolish the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall and Annex building, with preparation work due to begin on 1 October. 

Work is underway to renew parts of Dargaville’s stormwater network, improving pipe condition, capacity and resilience across key locations in town.

The Dargaville Town Hall project is moving into its next phase, with the resource and building consent for demolition now issued and the search for a contractor to carry out the work underway.

Commemorative ceremonies took place around Kaipara District on Saturday in observance of ANZAC day