4pm update We still have a number of roads that remain flooded and impacted round the district. Please take extra care if you are out on the roads, and do not drive through floodwaters.

Northland’s councils are making strong progress toward establishing the region’s new water services council controlled organisation (CCO).

Kaipara District Council has announced Bruce Robertson as the new chair of its Audit, Risk and Finance Committee. 

The multi-year, multi-million-dollar Kaipara slip remediation programme has continued in full swing over the last twelve months.  

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

Apply now for Creative Communities funding. 

Michael Day has been appointed as interim chief executive of Kaipara District Council, following a council decision on Thursday 19 February. 

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.

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.