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Council establishes Mangawhai Harbour Working Group
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Council establishes Mangawhai Harbour Working Group

  • February 27, 2026

Kaipara District Council is establishing a new working group to actively advocate for the health and functionality of Mangawhai Harbour and its tributaries.

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The tale of two floodgates
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The tale of two floodgates

  • February 19, 2026

Major upgrades on two of the district’s floodgates have been completed recently, strengthening the resilience of our local waterways and reducing flood risk for nearby homes, farmland, and roads.

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A fresh set of pipes for water supply
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A fresh set of pipes for water supply

  • February 19, 2026

Council’s planned programme of water infrastructure renewals rolls on this month, with $3.6 million of new watermains for Dargaville and Maungatūroto.

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Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment
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Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment

  • January 19, 2026

An Establishment Advisory Group has been appointed to serve as an interim advisory for Northland's new water organisation.

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Repair completed: Baylys Beach and Dargaville
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Repair completed: Baylys Beach and Dargaville

  • December 17, 2025

UPDATE 9pm: The repair has been completed and we've got water flowing into the treatment plant.

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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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Our water supply
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Our water supply

  • September 05, 2025

We understand how important safe, clean drinking water is to our communities in Kaipara. That’s why we want to reassure you that the water we supply is and always has been safe to drink.

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