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Potential new chapter for Dargaville library
Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Libraries

Potential new chapter for Dargaville library

  • August 01, 2025

Investigations are underway to relocate the library to 32 Hokianga Road.

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Roading report - June 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville Footpaths Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Te Kopuru

Roading report - June 2025

  • July 28, 2025

It’s been a busy month for our unsealed network – with over 9,600m3 of metal processed across our unsealed roads and 123km of road graded.

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Council crackdown leads to drop in dog complaints
Glinks Gully Dargaville Baylys Beach District-wide Animal Management Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

Council crackdown leads to drop in dog complaints

  • July 25, 2025

Complaints about wandering dogs fell by 65% and dog attacks are also down 43% over the same period.

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Targeted repairs boost Dargaville’s flood resilience
Dargaville Stormwater

Targeted repairs boost Dargaville’s flood resilience

  • July 21, 2025

Dargaville’s flood resilience strengthened through critical repairs and improvements

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Calling fresh local talent!
Community Culture Dargaville

Calling fresh local talent!

  • June 19, 2025

We’re looking for fresh talent to bring colour and creativity in the form of a mural for Jaycee Park toilets in Dargaville.

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Water supply event in Dargaville
Community Dargaville Emergency Management Water Supply

Water supply event in Dargaville

  • June 09, 2025

Dargaville residents were asked to urgently conserve water ahead of the Kings Birthday weekend, when reservoir levels started to drop due to a break along the town's raw water pipeline. The event prompted emergency repairs for this first and three subsequent leaks, round the clock water deliveries from Kaipara and neighbouring districts and a coordinated response.

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Roading report - May 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville District-wide Footpaths Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Roading report - May 2025

  • June 06, 2025

Did you know that a whopping 55% of journeys take place on just 16% of the KDC road network?

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Dargaville water supply fully restored
Dargaville Emergency Management Water Supply

Dargaville water supply fully restored

  • May 29, 2025

Success! The last houses around upper Hokianga Road are now getting water, thanks to the dedicated work of the crews to get the booster pumps on Sunday.

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New targeted rate to support museums
Community Dargaville Mangawhai Matakohe Rates

New targeted rate to support museums

  • May 29, 2025

A new targeted rate will be collected to support three of the district’s museums.

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On the road to recovery
Baylys Beach Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

On the road to recovery

  • May 23, 2025

Significant strides have been made to repair hundreds of slips and restore the Kaipara roading network.

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Roading report - April 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Te Kopuru

Roading report - April 2025

  • May 22, 2025

The dry season came to an abrupt end in April with the arrival of ex-tropical Cyclone Tam.

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Further surface flooding expected around Dargaville township
Dargaville Emergency Management

Further surface flooding expected around Dargaville township

  • April 29, 2025

Community members in Dargaville are being told to prepare for further surface flooding in the township over the next couple days. 

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