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Mayor's Message 14 March
Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message 14 March

  • March 14, 2023

There’s not much to say about the extreme weather events of last month that hasn’t already been said, so I’ll keep it short.

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Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Mayor's Message Emergency Management

Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward

  • February 27, 2023

I am not sure anyone would have believed me had I said we would have to contend with another extreme weather event during the on-going aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery
Community Dargaville Mayor's Message Paparoa Stormwater Emergency Management

Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery

  • February 15, 2023

When you see the sun come out and the wind has dropped, it could be difficult to believe what we have experienced in the last few days.

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding
Community Dargaville Mayor's Message Water Emergency Management

Message from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding

  • February 14, 2023

In the early hours of this morning Awakino River on the northern outskirts of Dargaville breached its banks. 

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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared
Community Mayor's Message

Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared

  • February 13, 2023

This is the second State of Emergency for Northland in two weeks. Again, as a precautionary measure, the State of Emergency was called early so we could be well prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle before it hits.

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Mayor's Message 13 February
Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message 13 February

  • February 06, 2023

It’s been a wild ride with the weather, with rain, rain and more rain. Kaipara is still feeling effects from the Auckland Anniversary weekend weather event.

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Mayor's Message 16 January
Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message 16 January

  • January 16, 2023

As I write this, bouts of wind and rain are lashing the district. The La Nina weather pattern is certainly delivering a wet summer.

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Mayor's Message 20 December
Mayor's Message Roads

Mayor's Message 20 December

  • December 20, 2022

It’s been a busy month as the new Council gets its feet under the table. In November we agreed on the committee structures for the next three years, many of which remain the same from the previous triennium.

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Mayor's Message 8 November
Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message 8 November

  • November 08, 2022

This is my first message as your Mayor. It is very humbling to be asked to represent you all. It’s a deep responsibility that I take seriously.

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Mayor's Message 27 September
Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message 27 September

  • September 27, 2022

What a journey it’s been since I was elected to serve the people of Kaipara in 2018. Thank you to everyone who supported my vision for this place.

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