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- April 13, 2021
Ratepayer Newsletter - April 2021
Kia ora,
In the first few months of 2021 there’s been a trickle of new information which has led to a substantial update on the long-running story of the debt levels of Kaipara District Council’s Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme. The debt of the system now sits at $34.5 million, down from the initial 2012 figure of $58 million. Less than $10 million is owed by ratepayers who chose to pay their connection off over time. The remaining $24.9 million will be paid by developers as the township grows. The District-wide portion of the debt has been paid off. The report containing this information and updates on expanding the capacity of the wastewater plant can be found here. It’s a crystal clear analysis of the current situation and shows the progress made here.
Thank you to all the submitters to Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Consultation Document in March. We received 246 submissions; a number comparable to the last LTP consultation in 2018. Between now and late June Council will be hearing and considering these submissions. The decisions we make on the future direction will effectively set the Council’s course for the next decade.
Through 2021 there is significant reform of the local government sector, the largest shake-up in thirty years to the work of Councils and the communities they serve. Councils will be asked by Government to consult with our community and then make decisions later this year about the 3 Waters Reforms to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. Kaipara District Council currently awaits more detail on what the future proposal will look like or what it may mean for ratepayers. Preliminary thinking could mean changes to our Council ‘books’. As at 30 June 2020, our total assets were valued at $809m, of which $138m are 3 Waters assets, which could be transferred to a new entity. Transfers of debt associated with these assets would also change the balance sheet of Council. The corresponding transfer of rates revenue linked to water services could be $14m, 25% of KDC’s rates revenue. There is much uncertainty though, so we look forward to the Government sharing more detail soon about what a future 3 Waters entity would mean for Kaipara people and the timeline for decision-making by Council in this space later this year.
Also, ahead in 2021 is significant Resource Management Act reform, which would also mean changes for Councils about planning and resource consenting. Again, there is little detail from Government yet about what’s proposed. I mention it here so that you’re aware these changes are afoot and there will be transformation ahead.
Government has advised Councils to proceed as if these reforms are not taking place, and therefore we are moving ahead with business-as-usual, including starting our District Plan Review to simplify the rules for developers and updating KDC Wastewater and Stormwater Bylaws, among other things. Expect to hear more on these in coming weeks, as we’re in full flow. Keep safe as you go.
Nga mihi nui
Dr Jason Smith
Mayor of Kaipara District
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- January 14, 2022
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- December 15, 2021
All aboard! The FREE Mangawhai Village to Beach Loop bus service is running again this summer. Please let your family, friends, and all your visitors know. The bus service is free for users.
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Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team
- December 08, 2021
Iwi Liaison Manager Jack Rudolph and Māori Advisor Missy Hokai joined the Council on 1 November, to strengthen a Te Ao Māori capability and viewpoint across the organisation.
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Seeds sown for Kaipara Water demonstration sites
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Visitors to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites will spot the beginnings of green growth starting to peek through the soil.
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- December 02, 2021
Kaipara District Council has adopted a report recommending new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area. The adoption of this report paves the way for the introduction of lower speed limits this financial year.
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Council services over the Christmas New Year Break
- November 16, 2021
With the Christmas holidays soon approaching, there will be some changes to a few Council services.
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- November 11, 2021
If you don’t already use Kaipara Libraries, we want to hear from you. If you are one of our library users, we want to hear from you too.
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- November 03, 2021
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- October 28, 2021
After considering submissions, Kaipara district elected members today confirmed a proposal for council’s representation arrangements ahead of the 2022/2025 local body elections.
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- October 22, 2021
Over the next few months, our team and contractors will replace approximately 3,000m of ageing raw watermain pipes.
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- October 20, 2021
As part of our Long Term Plan, we undertook to explore options to expand the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme to accommodate growth in the area and summer peak flows.
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- October 20, 2021
A total of $45,155.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
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- October 06, 2021
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- September 30, 2021
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- September 22, 2021
Ngā mihi mō au korero whakahoki!
Thank you for your feedback. We had a fantastic response to our recent survey asking for help to select one of the trial crops for Kaipara Water demo site two. The winner by community vote was kaanga ma.
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How are you represented at the Council table?
- August 26, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.
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- August 25, 2021
A reminder to Have Your Say on our Discussion Documents, and some changes to our plans because of COVID-19.
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Green light to accelerate intersection improvement works in Mangawhai Village
- August 10, 2021
A significant change in the programme for the much-needed Village intersection improvements will see the work finished in early December, ahead of schedule.
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Works progress on Mangawhai intersection improvements and shared path
- July 28, 2021
The United Civil team are starting to work in the road (Stage Two of their work staging plan), focusing on the area at the western entrance to the Moir Street / Insley Street intersection.
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- July 12, 2021
Kaipara District Council has been awarded a grant from the Creative NZ Local Government Arts Fund to develop an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.
Read moreCouncil makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent
- July 09, 2021
Council has decided to make a stand by voting to oppose the recently granted Dome Valley Landfill resource consent, at the June council meeting.
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- July 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.
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Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions
- June 30, 2021
Kaipara District Council today endorsed a future-focused Long Term Plan (LTP) which aims to respond to a growing population while caring for the environment and keeping rates increases low.
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- June 28, 2021
A small but enthusiastic team of volunteers planted hundreds of native plants on the weekend.
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Shared path works l Stop-go traffic management in place on Molesworth Drive
- June 25, 2021
From Monday you’ll see more of the United Civil team working further up Molesworth Drive on Phase One of the shared path.
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New Independent Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
- June 16, 2021
Announcing the appointment of Geoff Copstick as the independent chair of Kaipara District Council’s Audit, Risk & Finance subcommittee, replacing Stana Pezic who finished up in December after 3 years as independent chair.
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New Fees and Charges to start July 2021
- June 16, 2021
New Fees and Charges for the coming 2021-2022 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.
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- June 14, 2021
An community planting session is happening at Mangawhai Community Park on Saturday 26 June.
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- June 11, 2021
Extensive pest plant removal, the creation of extra parking, a restoration and revegetation programme, and more.
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Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements
- June 01, 2021
Construction work on the Mangawhai Village intersection improvements started this week.
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Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District
- May 19, 2021
Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year.
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Mangawhai shared path works and Village intersection improvements set to start late May 2021
- May 10, 2021
Construction work for Phase One of the Mangawhai shared path and Village intersection improvements is set to start later this month.
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- April 28, 2021
Kaipara District Council has accepted the recommendation from the Hearings Panel to approve Private Plan Change 78.
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Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up
- April 12, 2021
The Council will be reviewing its representation arrangements later this year and is calling for community feedback now before formulating any specific proposals.
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- April 07, 2021
Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS).
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Historic Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum
- April 01, 2021
Kaipara District Elected Members have voted in favour of a proposal to temporarily store the 157-year-old ship the Daring next to the Mangawhai Museum.
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Work will begin again at the Mangawhai Community Park after the Easter break.
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We’re having some issues at the moment around bad parking behaviour at both Mangawhai Beach School and Dargaville Primary School
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- March 24, 2021
Recently we received the good news that Waka Kotahi NZTA have granted funding to complete phase 1 of our new shared path.
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Gumdiggers Track is a walkway formed by the Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust (the Trust).
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- March 09, 2021
We recently started the evaluation for the Wood Street revitalisation project.
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- March 03, 2021
Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries to ensure our rapid growth is reflected in our elected representation and to accommodate a new Māori ward.
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- February 24, 2021
Two pōhutukawa trees have been poisoned by vandals in Mangawhai. The trees – approximately fifteen years old and growing on Council-owned coastal reserve – are exhibiting crown damage and other signs of herbicide poisoning.
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Talk with Elected Members about future plans
- February 24, 2021
Kaipara District Council is consulting on their proposed plan for the next ten years and Elected Members will be on hand to talk about it and answer questions.
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Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai’s Village to Beach Loop Bus Service
- February 22, 2021
Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer. The bus ran daily 27 December – 17 January and then every weekend and public holiday to 08 February, picking up passengers from Mangawhai Village to the surf beach.
Read moreImproving civic facilities in Dargaville
- February 16, 2021
Kaipara District Council will soon be seeking feedback on their proposal to develop a revitalised Dargaville civic precinct as part of their Long Term Plan consultation.
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Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
- February 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.
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New Valuations out for properties
- January 27, 2021
Look out for the new Government Valuation for your property in the mail from 04 February.
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Wood Street Revitalisation Project Recent Survey Results
- January 26, 2021
Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to fill out our recent Wood Street survey. We had a good response with a total of 205 people selecting one of four options to reconfigure the parking near the entrance to Wood Street (from Molesworth Drive).
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- January 25, 2021
If you're out and about around Lorne, Pirika, and Haimona Street, you may spot our team and contractors undertaking work on the Dargaville water mains.
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Wood Street revitalisation project: Feedback wanted for entrance survey
- January 20, 2021
The interim design for the Wood Street revitalisation project has been in place since early December 2020.
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- January 19, 2021
‘Water’ will be a word to watch in 2021, as far as Kaipara District Council is concerned. To start with,
low river flows mean water restrictions are in place for our largest reticulated town supply to Dargaville
and Baylys Beach.

- January 13, 2021
Changes at Wood Street are part of the Wood Street revitalisation project, a community co-design that came about after the Mangawhai Business Association approached Council in 2019.
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Reconvened Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change Hearing
- December 17, 2020
Updates for the continued Hearing for the Private Plan Change 78 (Mangawhai Central/Estuary Estates)
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The FREE Village to Beach Loop bus service is running again this summer. Please let your family, friends, and all your visitors know. The bus service is free for everyone.
Read moreCommunity collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
- December 14, 2020
After months of planning, the Wood Street revitalisation project really got rolling this month, with key changes implemented following the latest community co-design workshops.
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- December 08, 2020
We are go! Traffic is now one way on Wood Street. Entry is via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signs.
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Our parks team and contractors have been busy installing the new picnic tables around Mangawhai.
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From tomorrow (Thursday 03 December) Wood Street will change to a one way traffic system. Entry will be via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signage, which will be in place from this Thursday. Wheel stops are also being installed to complete the improvements to the back carpark.
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Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update
- December 02, 2020
See the results from surveys and events we've undertaken recently as part of our Long Term Plan.
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Private Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central
- November 30, 2020
The Private Plan Change is currently adjourned at the direction of the commissioners.
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Our contractors and their team are starting work on some of the improvements to the Mangawhai Community Park facilities later this week.
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- November 25, 2020
From the end of this month Pearson Street Reserve will be closed to vehicles all year round.

- November 25, 2020
Kaipara District Council has been consulting the community about lowering speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area.
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Looking after the humble swale
- November 23, 2020
Have you ever looked at a verge or berm around your area and wondered why it has a dip in its centre? That subtle depression is doing an incredibly important job – it’s called a swale and they're an essential part of our stormwater services.
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KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District Council
- November 18, 2020
Two proposed demonstration sites for the Kaipara Water project have been given the green light from Council, which will serve as real-life working examples of the best ways to irrigate high value horticultural crops.
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Works start for Wood Street revitalisation project
- November 16, 2020
Works on the Wood Street interim design will be starting later this week!
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- November 16, 2020
Ruawai Water treatment plant played host to a number of local school kids as part of the EnviroSchools Water for Life
programme last week. The programme is a Northland Regional Council initiative.

- November 11, 2020
Hats off to the Ngā Uri o Hau Native Nursery team! They have been busy replanting some of the areas down at Mangawhai Community Park recently.
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- November 04, 2020
The beautiful stretch of weather we’ve been enjoying is great for the beach, but not for water supplies. Being wise with water at the beginning of the season can ease the pressures later on. Let’s streeeeeeech the supply as far as we can.
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Council votes for Māori ward
- November 03, 2020
Kaipara District Council has voted to establish a new Māori ward to improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local Government decision-making.
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Fire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street
- November 03, 2020
Fire Station cleared in Wood Street.
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Mangawhai Customer Service gets new art
- November 03, 2020
New local art hanging in the Mangawhai offices.
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- October 29, 2020
Kaipara District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to set new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka areas, including the Mangawhai urban area.
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Kaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations
- October 28, 2020
More than $180,000.00 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Reserve Contributions Contestable Fund, Rural Travel Fund, and the Creative Communities Scheme.
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- October 09, 2020
Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai
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New lining and lid for Thelma Road South wastewater pump station
- September 30, 2020
Have you seen the team working down on Thelma Road South in Mangawhai? They're carrying out maintenance on the wastewater pump station, installing a new lining and lid.
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Concept Designs unveiled for first part of Mangawhai Shared Path Network
- September 21, 2020

- September 04, 2020
Kaipara District Council Elected Members opted in to the first part of a reform of the three waters system when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the end of August.
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Kaipara District Council awards funds to 12 Mangawhai organisations
- September 01, 2020
A total of $132,320.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read moreKaipara District Council approves old Mangawhai Fire Station to be demolished
- August 26, 2020
Councillors this morning voted in favour of the former fire station building at 09 Wood Street to be demolished.
The Council owned building is unoccupied. The Mangawhai Fire Station has been in its new modern premises at 191 Molesworth Drive since late 2019.
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- August 06, 2020
Business and community groups affected by Covid-19 lockdown are benefitting from support offered by Kaipara District Council.
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Kaipara District Council announces Wood Street revitalisation funds
- June 25, 2020
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded funds to Kaipara District Council for the next stage in the Wood Street revitalisation project. The funds are part of the Innovating Streets programme and pilot fund, which supports councils to deliver more vibrant and people-friendly public spaces by employing ‘tactical urbanism’. The grant will fund 90 percent of an interim treatment that will inform a permanent future upgrade in Wood Street.
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- November 27, 2019
A new governance structure has been established for Mangawhai Community Park, recognising the new level of maturity in the Park’s development.
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- October 28, 2022
The newly elected mayor and councillors of Kaipara District were officially sworn into office in Dargaville at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October.
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