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Water supply event in Dargaville
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Water supply event in Dargaville

  • June 09, 2025

Dargaville residents were asked to urgently conserve water ahead of the Kings Birthday weekend, when reservoir levels started to drop due to a break along the town's raw water pipeline. The event prompted emergency repairs for this first and three subsequent leaks, round the clock water deliveries from Kaipara and neighbouring districts and a coordinated response.

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Dargaville water supply fully restored
Dargaville Emergency Management Water Supply

Dargaville water supply fully restored

  • May 29, 2025

Success! The last houses around upper Hokianga Road are now getting water, thanks to the dedicated work of the crews to get the booster pumps on Sunday.

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Council backs joint approach for water services
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Council backs joint approach for water services

  • May 29, 2025

Kaipara District Council has completed its deliberations on the future delivery model for water services.

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Water restrictions lifted for Baylys Beach and Dargaville
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Water restrictions lifted for Baylys Beach and Dargaville

  • April 07, 2025

Kaipara District Council has lifted water restrictions for Baylys Beach and Dargaville properties on town water supply.

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Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville
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Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville

  • April 01, 2025

The announcement of a boost for water projects in Northland will provide a resilient water supply for Dargaville’s future generations. 

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Council prepares to consult on future water service delivery
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Council prepares to consult on future water service delivery

  • March 27, 2025

The community of Kaipara will soon be asked for feedback on a way forward for the district’s water services.

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Water usage tracking down during Level 4
Baylys Beach Dargaville Water Water Supply

Water usage tracking down during Level 4

  • March 20, 2025

Dargaville and Baylys Beach residents have taken the level 4 water restrictions in their stride with daily water usage decreasing further.

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Level 4 water restrictions for Baylys Beach and Dargaville – essential use only
Baylys Beach Dargaville Water Water Supply

Level 4 water restrictions for Baylys Beach and Dargaville – essential use only

  • March 11, 2025

Those on town supply in Baylys Beach and Dargaville are now in level 4 water restrictions – essential use only. Water can only be used for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and showering. 

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Kaipara on cusp of meteorological drought
Baylys Beach Dargaville Water Water Supply

Kaipara on cusp of meteorological drought

  • January 16, 2025

Lower than expected rainfall and extremely low river flows are edging Kaipara District closer to drought conditions.

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