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  • October 15, 2025

Mountain bikers are set to gain even more momentum, with the community-led Mangawhai Mountain Bike Park project receiving the go-ahead at September’s council meeting.

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What’s happening at Picnic Bay?
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  • October 10, 2025

...and no it's not a restaurant!

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Roading report - September 2025
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Roading report - September 2025

  • October 09, 2025

In September, we kicked off pre-seals in preparation for the upcoming re-seal programme.

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 Establishment of new Northland water organisation underway
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Establishment of new Northland water organisation underway

  • October 07, 2025

Northland’s three district councils are making progress in the establishment of a new council controlled water organisation.

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Roading report - August 2025
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Roading report - August 2025

  • September 28, 2025

With winter drawing to a close, the roading team have been planning the unsealed road strengthening programme – set to start at the end of September.

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First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara
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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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Alamar Crescent carpark complete
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  • August 22, 2025

The Alamar Crescent carpark upgrade wrapped up this month, making it easier for locals and visitors to park up and head out on the water.

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Roading report - July 2025
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  • 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
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Roadworks ahead

  • August 15, 2025

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

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Bringing construction to life for Otamatea High School students
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Bringing construction to life for Otamatea High School students

  • July 30, 2025

Our pensioner housing upgrade at Fagan Place in Mangawhai recently welcomed some special guests!

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Roading report - June 2025
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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
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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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