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First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara
Community Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Mangawhai

First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara

  • September 11, 2025

The district’s love of storytelling has found a new home in Harding Park, Dargaville.

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Our water supply
Water Supply Community Dargaville Water

Our water supply

  • September 05, 2025

We understand how important safe, clean drinking water is to our communities in Kaipara. That’s why we want to reassure you that the water we supply is and always has been safe to drink.

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What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?
Community Dargaville

What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?

  • September 02, 2025

Project to be re-scoped and re-designed

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

Roading report - July 2025

  • August 15, 2025

The roading team have completed 20 slips over the last nine months. Pahi Road (pictured) is well underway.

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Roadworks ahead
Dargaville District-wide Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Paparoa Roads

Roadworks ahead

  • August 15, 2025

We have some major works happening on roads around the district this month.

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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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