Michael Day has been appointed as interim chief executive of Kaipara District Council, following a council decision on Thursday 19 February. The news follows the announcement last month that chief executive Jason Marris would step down after three and half years at the helm.

Over the summer period, our roading teams have been focussed on delivering this year’s reseal programme. 

Northland’s four councils are working hand in hand to present a shared vision for the future of the region to central government.

Kaipara District Council is calling on the community to help celebrate the district’s everyday heroes, with nominations open for its 2026 Citizens Awards.

The Red Severe Weather Warning for Northland is now lifted. The worst of the storm has passed, and the forecast is westerly winds and showers for the next few days. 

MetService New Zealand has lifted Northland's Red Heavy Rain Warning. 

The sealing season which commenced in October is well underway, with pre-seal repairs required to enable the 2025/2026 reseal programme progressing well. 

Communities across Kaipara are now home to 28 new official New Zealand citizens. 

Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability. 

Last month, civil defence-trained KDC staff joined a region-wide exercise, simulating a tsunami scenario.

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.

October kicked off sealing season with pre-seals completed on West Coast Road, Pouto Road, Baylys Coast Road and Colville Road, and reseals on Kai Iwi Lakes Road are underway.