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All of the plants are native and include some beautiful specimens of pōhutukawa, nikau, kowhai, harakeke, and more.
- June 08, 2022
Planting pohutukawa, nikau along the shared path
With the courtesy crossings for phase one now complete, the shared path team got the spades and mulch out and ticked off the planting, getting the final shrubs and trees in the ground last week. All of the plants are native and include some beautiful specimens of pōhutukawa, nikau, kowhai, harakeke, and more. Many of the plants and trees have been sourced by local nurseries Rural Design and Kauri Park.
Next on the list for the team is the area between Mangawhai Artists Inc Gallery and Leslie Street – United Civil contractors will be completing utility service work in that area and finishing off this section of the shared path. Our contractors are also waiting on a weather window to finish the remediation of the road along Molesworth Drive, followed by work on the aggregate shared paths that will meander through the Mangawhai Community Park.
Keep an eye out for information on phase two of the shared path works, coming soon.
Completion of shared path connects Village to the Heads
- December 03, 2024
Walk, run, scooter, bike, or maybe rollerblade?
The recent completion of the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path means residents and visitors can now choose all sorts of transport modes to travel from the Village to the Heads shops.
Read moreMilestone upgrade for flood protection system
- November 29, 2024
A major upgrade to the Raupō drainage system to protect highly productive fertile land has made significant progress.
Read moreRoading report - October 2024
- November 14, 2024
In October, Kaipara's roading team powered through 55% of necessary pre-seal works, in preparation for re-seals next year.
Read more- November 11, 2024
Mangawhai’s summer bus is back and could be better than ever this season. For the first time, Kaipara District Council (KDC) is seeking local sponsors to enable the bus to run daily until after Waitangi weekend.
Read moreAward-winning paper a win for Kaipara
- November 07, 2024
A joint paper on the suite of upgrades for the Mangawhai wastewater treatment plant has won the prestigious Paper of the Year award at the Water NZ conference.
Read more- November 06, 2024
A new observation tower for Baylys Beach will improve the response times and working conditions for volunteer lifeguards on the popular west coast beach.
Read more- November 01, 2024
A new Master Plan for the Mangawhai Community Park will guide future use and development of the popular public space.
Read more- October 11, 2024
Check out the latest work on the boardwalk extension for Baylys Beach. Piling is complete and now the team are installing the bearers and joists.
Read more- September 26, 2024
The relationship agreements Kaipara District Council holds with Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau were terminated by the Council at its September meeting, with a view to start afresh with new agreements.
Read more- September 12, 2024
A new strategy developed by Northland’s four local authorities looks to improve accessibility across the region, which has the country’s second highest rate of disabilities and impairments.
Read more- September 09, 2024
It’s Welcoming Week, an opportunity to make our communities more welcoming to all those who choose to call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Read moreBoost to accelerate recovery efforts
- August 30, 2024
A suite of recovery and resilience projects underway in Kaipara District is set to benefit from more than half a million dollars in central government funds.
Read more- August 30, 2024
Kaipara District Council adopted the recommendations of the Hearing Panel for Private Plan Change 84 Mangawhai Hills Development Area (PPC84) at its 28 August meeting.
Read more- August 27, 2024
Two count cameras have been installed in Dargaville to track the number of people walking, cycling and scooting.
Read more- August 21, 2024
A decades-long arrangement between Kaipara District Council and Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society is a healthy example of how local government can work hand in hand with the community.
Read more- August 12, 2024
It’s official – starting Tuesday 20 August Mangawhai Library will provide the same professional, modern standard of services as the Dargaville Library.
Read more- August 06, 2024
Kaipara District Council and the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service have agreed a way forward to kickstart remediation and repair of the slip and surf club building.
Read moreJune roading report
- July 18, 2024
We made the most of June’s relatively dry weather, carrying out culvert placements and water tabling across the district.
Read more- July 15, 2024
A set of new toilets for Baylys Beach goers were officially blessed and opened to the public late last week.
Read moreDargaville Town Hall Project - search set to start for lead contractor
- July 05, 2024
Council has approved a procurement plan to appoint a contractor for the Dargaville Town Hall Project. Keen contractors will soon be able to register Expressions of Interest.
Read moreCouncils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs
- July 03, 2024
Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council are developing a joint panel of contractors to complete the remaining emergency recovery repairs, helping to save money and time for both councils.
Read morePrivate Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) moves to next phase
- July 01, 2024
A decision to adopt the recommendations of a Hearing Panel by Elected Members of Kaipara District Council moves Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) a step closer.
Read moreDiversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July
- June 27, 2024
From 1 July Molesworth Drive southbound traffic will be diverted around Moir Point Road/Seabreeze Road for approximately three weeks.
Read more- June 21, 2024
Downer is working hard to get construction done through the winter period, in time to have the third phase of the shared path open for use when summer rolls round again.
Read moreLarge crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf
- June 14, 2024
Close to 100 people came together at the southern tip of the Pouto Peninsula to celebrate the opening of a new wharf in Kaipara.
Read moreMay roading report
- June 11, 2024
Teams are in full swing across both unsealed and sealed networks, preparing for the upcoming winter season.
Read more- June 04, 2024
Stage one of a plan to expand Mangawhai’s wastewater capacity is complete, and stage two is well underway, catering for projected community growth to at least 2030.
Read moreWaters infrastructure projects better off thanks to redirected funding
- May 31, 2024
More than $3.2million of external funding will be redirected into Kaipara District’s waters infrastructure budget after Council deciding to redirect existing uncommitted Better Off and Transition Support funding.
Read more- May 29, 2024
Mangawhai Library has had a glow up recently, in preparation for its transformation to a branch of Kaipara Libraries in August.
Read more- May 20, 2024
New toilets are on the way for Baylys Beach, to provide safe and accessible facilities for the community and visitors.
Read more- May 20, 2024
I am the proud patron of The Daring Trophy. The trophy is awarded to children who each year achieve noteworthy restoration of a sailing craft.
Read more- May 10, 2024
Two temporary raised crossings and a new footpath will soon provide improved connectivity in Dargaville, making it easier and safer for tamariki to walk, cycle and scoot to school.
Read moreMolesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz
- May 09, 2024
Molesworth Drive has been a hive of activity, with crew working on the third phase of the shared path spread across different zones.
Read moreNew system for Kaipara District Libraries
- May 08, 2024
We are making changes to the system that Kaipara District Libraries uses for our library catalogue, customer records and other library services.
Read moreApril roading report
- May 08, 2024
Roading teams made the most of April’s dry weather, resurfacing 129,042m2 across the network and carrying out culvert replacements and water tabling.
Read moreMountain Road repairs ticked off the list
- May 05, 2024
Kaipara District Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair, this time in Maungaturoto.
Read moreMarch roading report
- April 19, 2024
Relatively dry weather in March enabled our roading team to push through our drainage maintenance and renewals.
Read more- April 09, 2024
A temporary health warning at Mangawhai estuary - please do not swim or gather shellfish in the area until further notice.
Read more- April 04, 2024
A new lead librarian and two assistant librarians are coming soon to Mangawhai!
Read moreOnline map shows latest slip repair details
- March 28, 2024
A new online mapping tool developed by Northland’s three district councils shows the latest repair plans for the remaining slips still affecting district roads following severe weather events that hit the region during 2022-23.
Read more- March 21, 2024
Parking officers are ramping up their presence at Mangawhai Heads surf beach this Easter weekend.
Read moreFebruary roading report
- March 19, 2024
Our team made the most of February’s mixed bag of weather.
Read more- March 15, 2024
The latest round of community feedback has helped put the finishing touches on a concept design for the offstreet area of Wood street (Fagan Place area).
Read more- March 07, 2024
Work on Pouto wharf has been progressing well during weather and tidal windows, with the crew taking every opportunity to complete piling works, concreting, and install bearers. With most of the piles now in place, the crew are focused on completing the bracing and joists over the next fortnight.
Read moreFeedback wanted on Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan
- March 01, 2024
In 2023, we asked the community for feedback on the Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park. The Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee used that feedback to prepare a draft master plan.
Read more- March 01, 2024
Devich Road bridge will close again from next week while contractors carry out final repairs.
Read moreJanuary roading report
- February 29, 2024
January saw our teams commence routine spraying rounds, pavement repairs are full steam ahead and preseals and reseals are underway across the district.
Read moreSH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure - detour routes in place
- February 26, 2024
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is now closed for crucial recovery works. Detour routes through the Kaipara district are open and operating.
Read moreIt's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland
- February 22, 2024
A nationwide campaign to promote Northland during the Brynderwyn Hills closure is just kicking off and will run throughout the period of the closure.
Read moreVolunteers recognised for contribution to community
- February 16, 2024
Four Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their services to the community at the annual Kaipara Citizen’s Awards.
Read more- February 13, 2024
Two bridges in Tangiteroria will undergo essential works this year to improve safety and restore full vehicle access, resulting in temporary closures on Omana Road and Pukehuia Road.
Read moreDecember roading report
- February 12, 2024
Our roading teams worked hard throughout December to prepare our roads for a surge in traffic over the summer.
Read moreDetour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
- February 09, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed detour routes and dates ahead of the upcoming closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Brynderwyn Hills for critical restoration work.
Read moreWork on the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path to kick off
- February 02, 2024
Works on the next phase of the Mangawhai shared path kick off 7 February.
Read more- January 31, 2024
With the Brynderwyn closure fast approaching, we’ve been busy preparing detour routes for additional traffic.
Read moreAlternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
- January 24, 2024
Roading crews have made strong progress improving and stabilising the local alternative routes around the Brynderwyn Hills in anticipation of additional traffic due to the upcoming closure of SH1 Brynderwyn Hills.
Read more- January 24, 2024
Visiting Kaipara’s hot spots this summer? Please park considerately or risk taking an infringement (fine) home with you.
Read more- January 19, 2024
Passenger numbers on Mangawhai’s free bus are up again, with more than 3,100 people climbing aboard so far this summer.
Read more- January 12, 2024
Tinopai wharf is currently closed due to significant deterioration and structural damage.
Read moreNovember roading report
- December 22, 2023
We are now into the final stretch of 2023 and are pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year.
Read more- December 21, 2023
An update on the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project from Kaipara District Council Chief Executive, Jason Marris.
Read more- December 20, 2023
Climb aboard the free bus and avoid the parking hassles in Mangawhai this summer.
Read moreOctober roading report
- December 12, 2023
Despite the unexpected interruption from Cyclone Lola,October was a very productive month on roads across Kaipara.
Read more- December 06, 2023
Downer, our contractors, along with community volunteers (including Friends of Mangawhai Community Park) will be knocking back pest plants in Mangawhai Community Park.
Read moreWorking Party to accelerate Dargaville Town Hall restoration
- December 01, 2023
Replacement of Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall Annex after its demolished is to get a hurry-along with an Elected Member working group established to give the project more focus.
Read moreRuawai Adaptive Pathway Programme paused for consultation in 2024
- December 01, 2023
A motion moved by Kaipara District Council Mayor Jepson has paused the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways programme until the public has had their say through the next Long Term Plan consultation.
Read morePermanent design for Wood Street confirmed
- November 22, 2023
We have now finalised the design for Wood Street. A huge thanks to everyone who has been involved over the years and through the design trials to get to this permanent design.
Read moreWeather causes further delays to Pouto wharf completion
- November 20, 2023
Another round of weather events, including ex-Cyclone Lola, has affected works on Poutō wharf and extended the completion date out to the end of the summer.
Read moreKaipara slip repair timeline announced
- November 17, 2023
More than half of the 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads in the wake of multiple severe weather events that hit Northland earlier this year should be repaired by the middle of next year.
Read moreBetter off Funding goes towards community hubs
- November 08, 2023
Designs for two community hubs will proceed as originally planned after a motion agreed by Council to reallocate the funding did not receive iwi support.
Read moreKaipara District Council at community markets
- October 27, 2023
Over the next two weekends, Kaipara District Council Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about attending markets around the district.
Read moreExpansion of wastewater network capacity set to enter first stages
- October 27, 2023
Elected Members agreed to commence the first two stages of a multi-year project to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme.
Read moreSuite of renewals and upgrades shores up water resilience
- October 24, 2023
A number of infrastructure renewals and upgrades completed in recent years have strengthened water security in Kaipara.
Read moreSeptember roading report
- October 17, 2023
We are only just on the other side of Winter and are already feeling the benefits of warmer and drier weather.
Read moreCouncil decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing
- October 11, 2023
A recent decision by Kaipara District Council has given Fagan Place community housing tenants assurance on a way forward for new warm, dry, modern and healthy homes.
Read more- October 11, 2023
We’ve been working with Mangawhai Surf Club on temporary lifeguard facilities.
Read moreGovernment funding boosts flood resilience
- October 09, 2023
Kaipara is set to benefit from $2.6 million recently announced by the Government to boost resilience and reduce the risk of major flood damage.
Read more- September 29, 2023
Dargaville residents and visitors are one step closer to easier and safer active transport options after Kaipara District Council’s decision to progress the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project.
Read moreKaipara District Council discontinues climate policy and cancels emission accounting contract
- September 29, 2023
A Notice of Motion put forward by Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen to discontinue Kaipara District Council’s climate policy and cancel its emission accounting contract was approved at the September Council meeting.
Read moreAugust roading report
- September 29, 2023
The end of another winter gave us some much-needed sunshine and blue skies. Now with Spring upon us and the days getting longer, our focus moves to pavement works.
Read moreFunding approval for Kaipara tourism facilities
- September 26, 2023
Upgrading the Taharoa Domain day visitor toilet facilities, improving drainage in Mangawhai Community Park, and completing the award-winning Baylys Beach boardwalk are all on the cards for Kaipara District Council’s (KDC) work programme thanks to a cash injection from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Read moreCalling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing
- September 25, 2023
Soon, Dargaville and Te Kopuru locals will see little libraries popping up around the community.
Read more- September 20, 2023
We received 320 submissions from the community on proposed connectivity improvements between residential Dargaville and the town centre.
Read more- September 18, 2023
More than 900 voices from the east and west of Kaipara celebrated te reo Māori with waiata as the clock struck 12pm on Rāpare 14 o Hepetema (Thursday 14 September).
Read moreRemoving problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people
- September 05, 2023
A new collaborative project has arisen from the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which aims to build Northland’s resilience to future adverse weather events by tackling the problem of fallen and at-risk trees.
Read moreTe Ara o Te Whai - Mangawhai boardwalk opens to public
- August 31, 2023
Sunny weather and an incoming tide provided the perfect backdrop to open the Mangawhai boardwalk to a large gathering last week.
The boardwalk is the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path project, connecting the village to the heads, and making it safer and easier to travel by foot, bike, or scooter along busy Molesworth Drive.
Read moreKaipara's July roading report
- August 24, 2023
The rainy weather persisted through July, resulting in 949 new pothole reports. To tackle the pothole issue, we introduced an additional pothole truck to speed up repairs.
Read more- August 08, 2023
Footpath upgrades for Logan, Gordon and Onslow Streets in Dargaville have been given the green light.
Read moreNorthern Wairoa River flood prevention
- August 08, 2023
An update from Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council.
Read more- July 19, 2023
Tell us what you think about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville.
Read moreKaipara's June roading report
- July 19, 2023
The unsealed network has remained a significant point of focus throughout this traditionally rainy month.
Read morePark legally for safer, accessible communities
- July 12, 2023
Please do your part to help make our communities safe and accessible by parking in the right spot when you’re out and about
Read moreSecond phase of Mangawhai shared path nears completion
- July 10, 2023
Progress has been tracking well on the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path, with the boardwalk section now stretching right across the water by the causeway.
Read morePoutō wharf construction work temporarily suspended until September
- June 27, 2023
Contractors working on the finishing touches for Poutō wharf have had to down tools until conditions are more favourable to complete the remaining piling and wharf head.
Read moreKaipara's May roading report
- June 19, 2023
It’s been nearly six months since Cyclone Gabrielle, however we are still actively repairing damages and working through a substantial backlog.
Read more- June 15, 2023
Kaipara District Council Parks and Open Spaces team manage six of the district’s cemeteries and recently funded community-led work to repair the gates to their former glory.
Read more- June 13, 2023
A sunny day set the scene for the official opening of Stage One of the Kaihu Valley Trail (KVT), which was celebrated with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Ahikiwi Marae on Saturday 10 June.
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- June 12, 2023
Friends and family of the late Sibyl Canning gathered at the Moir Street Reserve to plant a kowhai in memory of Sibyl and her contribution to Mangawhai.
Read moreKaipara's April roading report
- May 11, 2023
This month, we have been primarily focused on clearing slips, performing tree and drainage works, and continuing with the unsealed rehabs program.
Read moreOut and about at Kaipara community markets
- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
Read moreKaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event
- May 09, 2023
There are a number of roads impacted after heavy rainfall throughout the district on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
Read morePermanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year
- May 08, 2023
Construction of the permanent upgrade for Wood Street will take place next year, after Council has signalled prioritising emergency works over planned projects for the upcoming Annual Plan 2023/2024.
Read moreKaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events
- May 04, 2023
February’s extreme weather events have impacted roads across Kaipara. Our roading network has suffered significant long-lasting damage, and many issues will not be a simple fix.
Read moreFarmers and growers attend Kaipara Water Demonstration Site field visit
- April 12, 2023
Late last month a warm Kaipara sun shone on a group of farmers and growers keen to hear about a season of growing squash in Maunganui Bluff, north of Dargaville.
Read moreKaipara's March roading report
- April 11, 2023
Our roading team were kept busy all summer, responding to urgent roading issues following the extreme weather events we’ve had.
Read moreCouncil agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment
- April 05, 2023
Council has pressed pause on any changes to Kaipara’s waste and recycling services while a new waste strategy from central Government is assessed.
Read more- March 27, 2023
The Mangawhai Surf Club and surrounding area remains off limits to the public due to a significant landslide behind the clubhouse.
Read more- March 15, 2023
With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road reopening this week we’ve extended the free drop-off for this weekend, 18 and 19 March at Hakaru refuse station.
Read moreRestriction on truck and trailers on Cove Road to be reinstated
- March 10, 2023
In the leadup to the reopening of the eastern Brynderwyns detour route (Kaiwaka/Mangawhai/Waipu), authorities have confirmed that restrictions will again apply to truck and trailer units.
Read moreLangs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update
- February 27, 2023
Contractors working on the Lang’s Beach bridge on Cove Road have encountered further challenges, delaying the reopening of the bridge until Wednesday morning.
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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.
Read moreTravellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
- February 26, 2023
Authorities in Northland are advising travellers to stay up-to-date and amend their plans if necessary as key local roads damaged in Friday’s heavy rain around Mangawhai and surrounding areas will remain closed until midweek and in some cases, longer.
Read moreMangawhai severe weather event l Places of shelter now closed
- February 25, 2023
Everyone has now left the overnight accommodation centres at Campbell Park Christian Camp, Moir Point Christian Camp and the community-led centre at St John's Hall in Kaiwaka.
Read moreMangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates
- February 24, 2023
UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023
Read moreResponse to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreMental health support is available
- February 22, 2023
After February's extreme weather events, you or someone you know, may be feeling upset, exhausted, overwhelmed or uncertain. You don’t have to manage this on your own, there are free resources available to support you during this time.
Read moreTruck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route
- February 20, 2023
Media release from Northland Civil Defence.
Read moreUpdate from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
- February 20, 2023
Yesterday I was able to witness first hand some of the hard work that has been happening across the district to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreCyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
- February 16, 2023
A number of our staff have been diverted to emergency services relating to Cyclone Gabrielle. Council services will continue but some with limited capacity so please be patient. We will continue to keep you updated.
Read moreCyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara
- February 16, 2023
You now have until Friday 03 March to dispose of flood-damaged green waste and items free of charge at Dargaville and Hakaru transfer stations. Both transfer stations are operating normal hours during this time.
Read more- February 08, 2023
Kaipara District Council is asking residents to mow their own roadside berms to keep Kaipara neighbourhoods tidy.
Read more- February 02, 2023
The recent weather events have caused a significant landslip behind the Mangawhai Heads Surf Club.
Read moreRoad conditions Friday 3 February 2023
- January 31, 2023
This article with be updated as information on Kaipara's roading network is available.
Read more- January 26, 2023
Kaipara District Council is seeking input from the community on the future of Mangawhai Community Park.
Read more- January 25, 2023
Mangawhai’s free bus has proven popular again this summer, with locals and visitors alike enjoying an easy journey between key spots throughout town.
Read moreCar wreckage removed from Pouto Point
- January 25, 2023
Salt services, a professional dive team, spent most of a day early last week pulling an old car wreck out of the water. The car had been submerged some years ago and was resting where work was starting on the wharf head.
Read moreNew officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping
- January 17, 2023
Kaipara communities will soon see officers regularly patrolling freedom camping hot spots, offering education and increasing awareness of proposed new national freedom camping rules.
Read moreKaipara's December roading report
- January 12, 2023
Our team worked hard throughout December, preparing our roads for the expected influx of summer traffic.
Read morePot unlocked for Pouto Point amenity improvements
- January 10, 2023
Improvements to the Poutō Point carpark area can progress in 2023 thanks to further funding from Kaipara District Council.
Read moreKaipara's November roading report
- December 22, 2022
On the final stretch of 2022, the team have been pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year. Work continues on both the unsealed and sealed networks in anticipation of the summer rush and the expected increase in traffic.
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- December 22, 2022
The growing season for the Kaipara Water demonstration sites has kicked off with the Maunganui Bluff site planted out with squash earlier this week.
Read more- December 21, 2022
Look after your loo and Kaipara's wastewater network this summer by reminding your household members and visitors what not to flush.
Read more- December 15, 2022
Northland motorists are being asked to be patient this summer as the Northland Transportation Alliance battles relentless wet weather while attempting roading repairs.
Read moreLooking after Kaipara this summer
- December 14, 2022
Kaipara’s population is expected to explode during the summer break, with people enjoying the district’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities.
Read more- December 13, 2022
The four councils in our region are working together on a plan to make our communities more accessible to live, work, play and visit.
Read morePouto wharf takes shape
- December 09, 2022
The construction of Poutō wharf has really been trucking along recently, with another dozen piles driven in the ground last week.
Read moreCouncil services during Christmas and New Year break
- December 05, 2022
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Read moreWaka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville
- December 05, 2022
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in Dargaville to get on their bikes with a Transport Choice programme grant of approximately $8,000,000 to be provided to Kaipara District Council, announced on 4 December 2022.
Read more- November 17, 2022
Sea, sand, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest bird were all on hand for the opening of Kaipara’s newest loos.
Read moreKaipara's October roading report
- November 15, 2022
With the continued improvements in weather, we are now full swing into unsealed and sealed pavement works. We have approximately 50kms of road to reseal in the 2022/23 season.
Read more- November 07, 2022
If you live in Poutō or have gone for a drive down recently, you will have seen some of the wharf construction taking shape.
Read more- November 03, 2022
Kaipara District Council staff are working to install vehicle barriers at the end of Raymond Bull Road to prevent vehicles driving through wetland habitat to the protected coastline.
Read more- October 12, 2022
New toilets at Alamar Crescent are ready for the public to use in time for Mangawhai’s busy summer season.
Read moreKaipara's September roading report
- October 11, 2022
Our roading team made the most of the warmer, drier weather that came our way in September.
Read more- September 30, 2022
Mangawhai will soon have land designated for future public sporting and recreational facilities.
Read more- September 30, 2022
A first-ever Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy will provide a much-needed boost to the arts sector in Kaipara.
Read more- September 29, 2022
Physical works for Poutō wharf have begun. Earlier in the month, Waikaretu marae led a blessing ahead of construction starting.
Read more- September 23, 2022
Kaipara District Council staff are asking Mangawhai house owners and residents on the wastewater system to flush water through their drains, toilets and showers and prevent gases from backing up into their homes.
Read more- September 21, 2022
A chainsaw course for Dargaville High School students saw wattle and other pest plants removed from Old Mt Wesley cemetery.
Read moreCouncil collaborates with Te Uri o Hau on boardwalk design
- September 16, 2022
The second phase of the Mangawhai shared path cranks up construction next month, and includes a collaboratively designed boardwalk running alongside the causeway.
Read moreSunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites
- September 15, 2022
Kaipara District Council has confirmed sunflowers and squash for the second growing season of the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
Read moreKaipara's August roading report
- September 09, 2022
August brought a welcome reprieve from the wild weather and storm events of July. A total of 3,100 individual work items were completed throughout August.
Read moreKaihu Valley Trail September update
- September 08, 2022
An update on the Kaihu Valley Trail including fencing progress, funding and latest finds along the trail.
Read moreCouncil Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures
- September 07, 2022
A Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment Plant Advisory Group (MAG) is helping to guide a future strategy for the growing town’s wastewater disposal.
Read more- September 02, 2022
The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust will soon start work on a new Flow Bowl and Street Skateboarding Plaza, following a grant from Kaipara District Council.
Read moreBetter off with funding for community hubs
- September 01, 2022
Two new community hubs move a step closer with Kaipara District Council opting to apply for the Three Waters Better Off Funding Package, provided by Central Government, to help fund them
Read moreBlessing event heralds completion of first phase
- August 31, 2022
A blessing event carried out with Te Uri o Hau iwi representatives earlier this week signalled the completion of the first phase of the Mangawhai shared path works.
Read morePouto wharf works get set to kick off
- August 24, 2022
Work to construct Poutō wharf is set to begin shortly.
Read moreCouncil improves system resilience
- August 23, 2022
The first part of a multi-phase project to manage Council’s water and wastewater asset network more efficiently and improve its resilience is complete.
Read moreKaipara's July roading report
- August 18, 2022
Wild, wet and windy weather kept crews busy in July. A total of 3,358 individual work items were completed throughout the month.
Read more- August 11, 2022
Kaipara District Council is considering purchasing land in Mangawhai for future use as public sporting and recreational facilities and wants to hear what the community thinks.
Read moreMangawhai balance tank takes shape
- August 08, 2022
Last week saw the first of the pre-cast concrete slabs for Mangawhai’s new wastewater balance tank carefully craned into place.
Read more- August 02, 2022
If you are passionate about Ruawai and its future, the newly created Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is looking for members just like you!
Read moreThree waters explained
- July 20, 2022
Government sources estimate that between $120 and $185 billion dollars of investment in three waters (drinking water, waste water and storm water) infrastructure will be needed over the next 30 years to improve the quality of our drinking water and wastewater and stormwater management, across New Zealand.
Read moreKaipara's June roading report
- July 12, 2022
Maintenance activities have been widespread in June. During this typically wet period, there has been a focus on potholing, running metal and completing grading work.
Read more- July 01, 2022
Kaipara District Council has completed the final step to adopt Private Plan Change 78 (PP78), which amends the planning rules that apply to the Mangawhai Central Development.
Read more- June 22, 2022
Pop into Dargaville Museum to see their latest display on the development of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
Read moreKaipara's May roading report
- June 13, 2022
In May, we saw some great progress happening across the district. Sealed pavement rehabs are now complete, and the unsealed network has received the last of the PGF/IRG funding.
Read more- June 01, 2022
Artists, Sean Duffell and Thijs de Koning, spent three days at the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) in Mangawhai Community Park last week, adding a splash of colour and creativity to the space.
Read more- May 30, 2022
The project to install a new toilet at Lincoln Street Reserve is a step closer to completion with the new facilities delivered to site last week.
Read more- May 25, 2022
Council staff brought the final draft of the Annual Plan to a briefing earlier this month, presenting recent financial statements alongside a rates increase averaging 4.86 percent.
Read moreCouncil confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
- May 25, 2022
Amendments to Kaipara District’s Speed Limits Bylaw were unanimously passed at the May Council Meeting, resulting in new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharo Road) areas.
Read more- May 19, 2022
Work to improve the wastewater network in Kaiwaka is scheduled to begin on 23 May 2022.
Read moreBalance tank build begins
- May 11, 2022
A new balance tank for Mangawhai's wastewater treatment plant is one step closer to completion, with the first pre-cast concrete slabs poured for the tank structure.
Read moreTe Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy
- May 11, 2022
Te Tai Tokerau councils celebrated a unique milestone in April after the adoption of New Zealand’s first region-wide climate adaptation strategy.
Read more- May 10, 2022
April’s relatively calm weather meant that Kaipara’s roading team could focus on jobs carrying over from previous months, and complete work on this year’s sealed pavement rehabs, unsealed heavy metal sites, and footpath kerb and channel renewals before the wet winter weather sets in.
Read more- May 10, 2022
Kaipara District Council has voted unanimously to adopt a ten year library strategy, paving the way forward for an equitable, modern library service.
Read more- May 05, 2022
Work is underway to implement new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharu Road) areas.
Read moreNew toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place
- April 29, 2022
Projects to install new toilets in Mangawhai and Maungaturoto reached milestones recently, as the new facilities were delivered to their sites.
Read moreAdditional funding for Pouto wharf confirmed
- April 14, 2022
Elected Members have unanimously approved paying the forecasted $265,000 project shortfall for Poutō wharf, funded from the district’s financial contributions reserves.
Read moreKaihu Valley Trail April update
- April 13, 2022
Check out the latest happenings on the Kaihu Valley Trail progress, including the discovery of some railway artefacts.
Read more- April 12, 2022
There was a real sense of Groundhog Day in March, following on from Cyclone Dovi in February when the district was hit with a significant rain event. For Kaipara’s roading team, it was all hands-on deck with the clean-up.
Read moreEnvironment Court issues decision on Appeals against Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change
- April 07, 2022
The Environment Court has given the green light to Mangawhai Central’s Private Plan Change 78 (PPC 78) to the Kaipara District Plan.
Read moreNew toilets improve Mangawhai Historic Village facilities
- March 30, 2022
On Monday 28 March, Mangawhai Community Park’s new toilets were formally opened with a blessing at the Historic Village.
Read more- March 30, 2022
Two new footbridges were opened at a double ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Kaipara township of Kaiwaka on Saturday 26 March.
Read more- March 18, 2022
We are aware some Maungaturoto residents have recently experienced events of low pressure or in some instances disrupted water supply to their properties.
Read moreHarvest begins across demonstration sites
- March 16, 2022
Harvesting is underway across the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
Read more- March 11, 2022
Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and other delays to the programme have inevitably slowed the Poutō wharf project, but the team have made progress and are now working through the tail end of the developed design.
Read more- March 07, 2022
At a recent Council meeting, staff gave an update on Gumdiggers Track and the work happening behind the scenes.
Read more- March 07, 2022
Work to build two new footbridges in Kaiwaka is entering its final stages. The footbridges provide a safer link for pedestrians to cross the river, improving connectivity for the Kaiwaka community.
Read moreIndicative general rates rise in line with Long Term Plan
- March 04, 2022
At a recent briefing Council staff presented the preliminary financial statements for the upcoming Annual Plan (2022-2023).
Read moreWater storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions
- March 02, 2022
The Waiatua Dam (on Opanake Road) may be the solution to end the Dargaville and Baylys Beach water shortages, according to a preliminary investigation, commissioned by Kaipara District Council.
Read more- February 24, 2022
The Kaipara District Council (KDC) submission against two resource consent applications by McCallum Bros Limited (McCallum) for sand mining along the Mangawhai-Pakiri embayment, progressed today with the decision for Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith to represent Council at the upcoming Resource Consent Hearing.
Read moreKaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern waste minimisation strategy
- February 24, 2022
Recent Council approval to extend existing waste management contracts ensures service continuity for the district, while staff prepare for the first phase of the overhaul of waste services.
Read more- February 24, 2022
Locals and visitors with their boogie boards, beach bags, skateboards and shopping bags piled on board the Mangawhai Village to Beach bus over summer, turning out in even greater numbers than previous years of the trial service.
Read more- February 24, 2022
At yesterday's Council meeting, the Kaipara District Council approved paying the forecasted $487,000 sealing project shortfall to complete Pouto Road Phase 1, from its retained earnings.
Read more- February 23, 2022
Kaipara roading teams have been putting their time to good use during the dry season, preparing for autumn when the damper conditions enable new road pavement to be properly compacted.
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Molesworth Drive shared path works
- February 16, 2022
Starting today through to Wednesday 23 February a short section of Molesworth Drive from the ITM down to Nautical Heights will go down to one lane, with flow managed using traffic lights.
Read more- February 16, 2022
Last week saw the installation of a temporary sign marking the Dargaville entrance of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
Read more- February 14, 2022
The truss is now up on the abutments at the north bridge, with physical construction of the boardwalk starting last week.
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Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops
- February 08, 2022
Growth is the word of the day when it comes to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites. The summer months have seen the former grassed paddocks turn into a jungle of green activity on both sites.
Read more- February 04, 2022
The Northland Transportation Alliance’s (NTA) Unsealed Road Improvement Project remains on track to approved project milestones with 84.4 km’s of the network’s road pavement layering completed to date.
Read more- February 02, 2022
Check it out! Our Mangawhai office now has a dedicated food scraps bin for the staff kitchen, thanks to Sustainable Kaipara and their Community Compost Collection Service.
Read moreTwo thirds of Maungaturoto raw watermain renewal work completed
- February 02, 2022
Work is progressing well on the raw watermain renewals in Maungaturoto.
Read moreFinding balance: meeting wastewater demand
- February 02, 2022
The Council is about to start constructing a balance tank, to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme.
Read morePouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion
- January 28, 2022
Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road will be completed in April, despite delays caused by wet weather in the Kaipara District post the Christmas break.
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- January 28, 2022
Although recent rain has been welcomed by landowners, it is causing headaches for Kaipara District Council’s Raupo stopbank improvement project, in Ruawai.
Read more- January 26, 2022
The second season of road surfacing works commenced in the Kaipara District this month, after 14.4kms was completed in December 2021.
Read more- January 26, 2022
Representatives of the Pahi community met with Council at the wharf last week to work out where a new toilet block could go.
Read more- January 18, 2022
Across our district, our animal management officers have been out and about with owners and their furry friends
Read more- January 14, 2022
A small gathering, a prayer and a blessing to keep workers safe marked the start of the work on-site for the Kaiwaka footbridges.
Read more- January 14, 2022
The FREE Mangawhai Village to Beach Loop bus service continues to run weekends and public holidays through to Monday 07 February.
Read moreDawn blessing opens the Pahi wharf upgrade
- December 21, 2021
Construction for the Pahi wharf upgrade ended as it began months ago, with the sky lighting up slowly on the people gathered together. Voices joined in karakia and waiata, led by kaumatua Hone Martin and representatives of Te Uri o Hau swirled around the Kaipara harbour as a dawn blessing was performed to open the wharf’s gangway and pontoon.
Read more- December 20, 2021
The Kaipara District's roads continue to hold the right balance of moisture and dryness, which has allowed the NTA and Kaipara District Council to complete a lot of roading work this month, including grading on Avoca Rd, Avoca East Rd and Avoca North Rd.
Read moreVillage intersections and shared path - December 2021
- December 15, 2021
With the border opening there will be increased traffic travelling through both of the worksites. Please remind your visitors ahead of their arrival that these are still active work sites in the lead up to the break – give your friends and family a heads up so they can be prepared for possible travel delays and can plan their journeys accordingly.
Read more- December 15, 2021
A new balance tank and inlet works are to be installed at the Mangawhai wastewater treatment plant to expand the existing hydraulic capacity during the peak summer periods.
Read more- 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.
Read more- December 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council’s externally funded Unsealed Road Improvements Project remains on track with a little over half the project completed. Northland Transport Alliance Maintenance Lead Bernard Petersen says this includes just over 70 kilometres of unsealed surfaces upgraded.
Read moreKaipara 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
- December 03, 2021
Visitors to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites will spot the beginnings of green growth starting to peek through the soil.
Read more- 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.
Read moreEmployment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals
- December 01, 2021
Work to install the Kaiwaka footbridges will start in early January and continue for around seven weeks. With it comes some great employment opportunities for local contractors.
Read more- November 25, 2021
Our Kaipara District Council team is excited to see the sealing start to roll out for Phase one of the Pouto Road project – the upgrade of the northern portion running down to Ari Ari Road junction.
Read moreOver $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021
- November 18, 2021
The $8.06M Unsealed Roading Network project that began in May last year, has crossed the halfway mark with completion of the first season’s physical pavement and associated works at a cost of $4.3M to end of October.
Read moreCouncil 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 15, 2021
A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.
Read more- November 15, 2021
Extra low tides earlier this month allowed Huband Contractors to work on some of the timber repairs around the lower parts of the tidal stairs.
Read more- 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.
Read moreNew cross-Council drought management plan released
- November 11, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) has worked with other Northland Councils on a Drought Management Plan (DMP) to create a consistent drought classification system and approach.
Read morePouto wharf construction to start in 2022
- November 03, 2021
Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.
Read more- November 03, 2021
What would you like to see on the murals for two new public toilets in Mangawhai?
Read moreWaipoua River Road works set to start
- November 02, 2021
An onsite blessing will be held by Te Roroa on Friday 12 November to mark the start of construction on the $1.8m Waipoua River Road project.
Read moreWork starting on Maungaturoto's raw watermain pipes
- October 22, 2021
Over the next few months, our team and contractors will replace approximately 3,000m of ageing raw watermain pipes.
Read more- 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.
Read more- October 20, 2021
A total of $45,155.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read moreIntersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend
- October 15, 2021
There’s been significant progress on the Village intersection improvements recently. Night works have enabled the programme to see only a small delay in spite of the recent Level 4 lockdown and restrictions.
Read moreSecond LittaTrap audit reveals increase in rubbish
- October 15, 2021
Findings of the latest LittaTrap audit found an increase of rubbish captured. LittaTraps (a simple, cost-effective net that sits inside a stormwater grate) have been installed around Northland through a multi-agency initiative.
Read moreBaylys Beach access closed while remediation works underway
- October 13, 2021
Earlier this month an extreme rain event at Baylys Beach, followed by periods of further wet weather, saw signifcant damage inflicted on the beach access.
Read moreWork on the Pahi wharf upgrade continues at pace
- October 12, 2021
The Huband crew have been working at the end of the wharf recently, preparing the connection for the new gangway, and replacing pile caps and stringers.
Read moreUpcoming Road Works - October 2021
- September 23, 2021
An update on wher ethe roading team will be working across Kaipara in October.
Read more- September 23, 2021
It’s ‘steady as she goes’ for Kaipara District Council after Deloitte reported their 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP) provides a ‘reasonable basis for accountability to the community’.
Read moreNew Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
- September 23, 2021
Kaipara District Council has welcomed Philip Jones as the independent chair of their Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.
Read morePahi wharf upgrade - old handrails come down, new ones go up
- September 22, 2021
It’s been a hive of activity down at the Pahi wharf recently. The upgrade has started with local contractors Huband carrying out the carpentry and repair work on the wharf.
Read more- 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.
Read moreHow are you represented at the Council table?
- August 26, 2021
Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.
Read moreNew Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park
- August 25, 2021
Council and the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee are preparing new reserve management plans (RMPs) for the Pou Tu o Te Rangi historic reserve and Harding Park (including the adjoining Old Mount Wesley Cemetery).
Read more- August 24, 2021
The Council has awarded the contract to design and build the two Kaiwaka footbridges to Bridge It NZ.
Read more- August 11, 2021
Kaiwaka township has seen a number of safety improvements recently, with our team and contractors Ventia busy working along Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
Read moreGreen 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.
Read moreWorks 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.
Read moreUnsealed road improvement works progressing
- July 28, 2021
Winter weather has slowed the reconstruction work to upgrade our unsealed roads, but no time is being wasted. Teams are clearing vegetation and drains in preparation for when reconstruction work can start again.
Read more- 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 more- July 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.
Read more- July 01, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is a 40km walking and biking track being constructed from Dargaville to Donnellys Crossing. It will form part of the Ancient Kauri Trail that extends from Omapere to Maungaturoto and be one of the 23 Great Rides around New Zealand.
Read more- June 30, 2021
A new stormwater network has been installed between 18 – 40 Jervois Street, Dargaville.
Read moreCouncil 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.
Read more- June 28, 2021
A small but enthusiastic team of volunteers planted hundreds of native plants on the weekend.
Read moreShared 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.
Read more- June 14, 2021
An community planting session is happening at Mangawhai Community Park on Saturday 26 June.
Read more- June 11, 2021
Extensive pest plant removal, the creation of extra parking, a restoration and revegetation programme, and more.
Read more- June 04, 2021
A section of Hokianga Road has been a hive of activity recently, with our contractors out busy replacing an ageing stormwater culvert.
Read moreWork starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements
- June 01, 2021
Construction work on the Mangawhai Village intersection improvements started this week.
Read moreInfrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District
- May 19, 2021
Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year.
Read more- May 19, 2021
The Kaipara Kai Hub team have been in the news a lot recently with all their peanut trial mahi!
Read moreMangawhai 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.
Read more- May 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has developed a new formula for unsealed roads that results in a more durable, and lower maintenance, surface.
Read more- April 28, 2021
Kaipara District Council has accepted the recommendation from the Hearings Panel to approve Private Plan Change 78.
Read more- April 19, 2021
A number of improvements have been made at the Kaiwaka end of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
Read moreLake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish
- April 15, 2021
A friendly reminder to take only photos and leave only footprints at the Taharoa Domain when exploring the wonderful jewel of Kaipara.
Read more- April 13, 2021
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.
Read more- April 07, 2021
Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS).
Read more- April 06, 2021
Our Parks team and local contractors Turf Tamer recently completed work by the Kaiwaka River (north eastern side of the bridge).
Read moreHistoric 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.
Read more- April 01, 2021
Work will begin again at the Mangawhai Community Park after the Easter break.
Read more- March 24, 2021
We’re having some issues at the moment around bad parking behaviour at both Mangawhai Beach School and Dargaville Primary School
Read more- 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.
Read more- March 22, 2021
The first part of the Pouto Road sealing project is set to start this week from Wednesday 24 March, kicking off one of Kaipara’s most significant road sealing projects.
Read more- March 10, 2021
Gumdiggers Track is a walkway formed by the Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust (the Trust).
Read more- March 09, 2021
We recently started the evaluation for the Wood Street revitalisation project.
Read more- March 05, 2021
Two footbridges are to be erected in Kaiwaka, parallel to State Highway 1 and crossing streams at the northern end of the township.
Read more- 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.
Read more- February 24, 2021
The Council will be consulting on a proposal to secure land for a future new library in Mangawhai as part of their long-term planning. Towards a Better Kaipara, the Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031 will determine where the Council focuses over the next 10 years.
Read moreTalk 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.
Read moreRecord 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.
Read morePlan 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.
Read moreMotu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project
- February 09, 2021
Earlier this month Rīpia Marae representatives blessed the site of Motu Wheteke, ahead of physical works starting at the quarry. Kaipara District Council contractors are preparing to reopen the site, primarily for the Provincial Development Unit-supported Pouto Road sealing project.
Read more- January 29, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is one section of the Ancient Kauri Trail that will be developed in stages and eventually link Ōmāpere, on the Hokianga Harbour, to the Mangawhai Coast.
Read more- January 27, 2021
Kaipara has a poor track record for recycling. In summer 2020, a snapshot audit of rubbish bags found 860kgs of 3196kg could have been recycled. That’s 27% of the rubbish we send to landfill.
Read more- January 27, 2021
Since our last update, the Kaipara Kai Hub team has been busy managing crop trials, engaging with local growers looking at crop diversification, and supporting the kick-off of local projects. The trial site at Te Roroa’s Kai Iwi farm is looking lush.
Read moreWood 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).
Read moreWood 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.
Read more- 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
We will soon be consulting on our Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031, which will guide where we focus over the next ten years.
Read more- 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.
Read more- December 17, 2020
Updates for the continued Hearing for the Private Plan Change 78 (Mangawhai Central/Estuary Estates)
Read more- December 17, 2020
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 more- December 16, 2020
The first concrete pour was completed for the new pathway at Matakohe earlier this month.
Read more- December 16, 2020
Kaiwaka footbridges will form part of the Kaiwaka walking and cycling network and will reduce severance caused by the state highway and rivers.
Read more- December 15, 2020
If you want your berm looking immaculate it’s OK to mow it yourself if you want to.
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.
Read more- 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.
Read more- December 08, 2020
Our parks team and contractors have been busy installing the new picnic tables around Mangawhai.
Read more- December 02, 2020
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.
Read morePrivate Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central
- November 30, 2020
The Private Plan Change is currently adjourned at the direction of the commissioners.
Read more- November 30, 2020
Our contractors and their team are starting work on some of the improvements to the Mangawhai Community Park facilities later this week.
Read more- 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.
Read more- November 24, 2020
The weather turned out and so did the people. The Marine Hall was buzzing recently during a community open day for the proposed Pouto wharf.
Read moreKickStart 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.
Read more- November 17, 2020
How can we make Northland more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, migrants, or families with young children?
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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!
Read more- 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.
Read more- November 05, 2020
Construction has started on the new Baylys Beach walkway. The work is led by Kaipara District Council, with a $300,000 grant received through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Read more- November 04, 2020
Find out more about the new Pouto wharf at our upcoming community open day.
Read more- November 04, 2020
There’s been a lot of exciting mahi happening in Taharoa Domain recently. This year our Parks team and their contractors have planted more than 12,500 native trees as part of a regenerative planting plan and a successful pest cull has been undertaken around the Kai Iwi lakes area.
Read more- November 04, 2020
Kaipara District Council has used funding under the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package to complete some exciting roadside projects. The funding package, through the Provincial Growth Fund, is providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating immediate work opportunities for local people.
Read moreFire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street
- November 03, 2020
Fire Station cleared in Wood Street.
Read more- 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.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read more- October 09, 2020
Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai
Read more- 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.
Read moreConcept Designs unveiled for first part of Mangawhai Shared Path Network
- September 21, 2020
Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package
- September 09, 2020
Work is progressing at pace, as a result of $2.87m recently allocated to Kaipara District from the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package. A total of $9.32 million is allocated across Northland. The funding package through the Provincial Growth Fund is providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating immediate work opportunities for local people and businesses.
Read moreKaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade
- September 09, 2020
Approval from the Provincial Growth Fund and the release of $2.8 million means Kaipara District Council can progress with sealing the second section of Pouto Road (Phase 2).
Read moreKaipara 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 more- August 28, 2020
Minister Shane Jones has announced $15 million for Kaipara District Council for shovel ready infrastructure projects
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.
Read more- August 13, 2020
Construction work for the new Dargaville pontoon is set to begin next month. The work is part of Kaipara KickStart, an umbrella programme led by Kaipara District Council and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, to grow the district’s economy and increase community wellbeing.
Read moreKaipara District Council awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations
- July 17, 2020
More than $122,000 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Community Grants, Rural Travel Fund, and Creative Communities Scheme.
Read moreFree online talk on current and future crop suitability in the Kaipara District
- June 25, 2020
An online talk with NIWA, Plant & Food Research, and Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research will present valuable climate and soil research for the district’s landowners.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read moreKaipara District Council Announces Final Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case Approval
- May 29, 2020
Approval from MBIE on the Kaipara Water Transport Network and Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case means the Council can embark on the next stage of the project.
Read more- May 18, 2020
An online talk hosted by the Kaipara District Council will present valuable opportunities for the district’s landowners, and other businesses related to the horticulture industry.
Read more- March 04, 2020
Kaipara Kai, a support base for landowners and the kai industry was opened for business in Ruawai by Hon. Shane Jones today.
Read more- 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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