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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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Moir Street rehabilitation works
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Moir Street rehabilitation works

  • May 16, 2025

Progress update 16 May

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New beginnings – citizenship ceremony celebrates new Kiwis
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New beginnings – citizenship ceremony celebrates new Kiwis

  • May 06, 2025

Twenty-one people from across the globe were officially welcomed as New Zealand citizens on Monday 5 May.

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New concept plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and new lease for surf club
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New concept plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and new lease for surf club

  • May 05, 2025

The Mangawhai Heads Reserve Concept Plan has been officially adopted, setting a vision for the reserve's future development.

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Biggest season yet for Mangawhai free summer bus
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Biggest season yet for Mangawhai free summer bus

  • April 28, 2025

The wheels on the Mangawhai free summer bus recorded 6,286 individual trips this summer – the biggest season yet.

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ANZAC commemorated around Kaipara District
Community Culture Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto

ANZAC commemorated around Kaipara District

  • April 28, 2025

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

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Orange weather warning – Cyclone Tam
Baylys Beach Dargaville Emergency Management Glinks Gully Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

Orange weather warning – Cyclone Tam

  • April 18, 2025

Update Friday 18 April, 8:57am

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

Roading report - March 2025

  • April 11, 2025

Northland experienced an exceptionally dry March, which brought grading work across the district to a halt. 

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Roading report - February 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville Funding Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Roading report - February 2025

  • March 18, 2025

A dry February has put the brakes on unsealed road maintenance, shifting our focus to wet roll grades.

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Roading improvements underway
Hakaru Infrastructure projects Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Mangawhai Roads

Roading improvements underway

  • March 14, 2025

Work is underway to seal sections of Devich Road, Settlement Road, Cames Road and Black Swamp Road. 

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