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Greetings
It’s been a busy month as the new Council gets its feet under the table. In November we agreed on the committee structures for the next three years, many of which remain the same from the previous triennium. To enhance economic growth throughout our district we have introduced an Economic Development Committee.
Now that we have higher temperatures it is a busy time for roading construction. Check the roading team progress via the monthly report, available on the KDC website. Roading is one of the key issues that comes up time and time again as part of my conversations with communities. I am committed to progressively reviewing and improving the quality and value we receive from our roading contractors.
Kaipara district has a huge rural roading network and a comparatively small ratings base. We maintain around 1,570km of formed roads (456km sealed and 1,114km unsealed), as well 353 bridges and 88km of footpaths and walkways. Council relies heavily on Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to subsidise maintenance, renewal and capital projects for our roading assets. With increasing labour and supply costs, sealing a road these days can sit anywhere in the region of $800,000-$1,000,000 plus GST per kilometre. That’s the equivalent of a 2% rates rise for every household per kilometre.
Council does not receive a subsidy to seal new roads and as a consequence we do not undertake new seals, unless they are either sealed by developers as part of their development or privately funded by local ratepayers and/or residents, or if external funding is sourced. This was the case of Poutō Road for example, where the project to seal approximately 10km of the road was largely paid for by PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
We are also battling cost increases of around 13.5%. Staff are working hard to complete our agreed work programme while keeping a lid on the rising costs. It is a difficult situation. We want the best for our district. KDC is always looking for innovative ways to fund roading, as seen when Council sourced PGF funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to improve our unsealed roads, and invest in research and technology for future work. I, along with the rest of the Council, continue to fiercely advocate for external funders like central government to improve our roads at every given opportunity.
Council meetings reconvene in February. Until then, to all of Kaipara’s residents and visitors, have a very safe and joyful holiday period.
Mayor Craig Jepson
Kaipara District
- October 21, 2024
A key focus of conversations around the council table recently has been the review of our Revenue and Financing Policy.
Read more- October 15, 2024
Kaipara’s roading services were transferred to Downer Ltd on 1 July and the team have been busy recruiting, assessing the network and planning their works programme.
Read more- September 23, 2024
Every day, as I pass, I look to see what progress has been made on the shared path and the new wooden bridge. I like to check it out and see how it’s taking shape.
Read more- August 26, 2024
Last month we adopted the Long Term Plan (LTP), and it is now up on the council website (printed copies available soon). If you haven’t had a chance to have a read yet, head along to www.kaipara.govt.nz/ltp and check it out. The LTP outlines our plans for the next three years, the services we will provide, the projects we will undertake, the cost of doing this work and how it will be paid for.
Read more- July 26, 2024
Our roading team and contractors are carrying out slip repair work on Paparoa-Oakleigh Road (near Wairere Road), Mon 29 July to Fri 2 August.
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- July 22, 2024
The Kaipara roading network has always been a hot topic of mine. It is a core council service and recently we have taken a magnifying glass to it so we can improve how we deliver it for Kaipara.
Read more- July 19, 2024
A new group of roading services contractors has been put in place to deliver road maintenance for Kaipara District Council.
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 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 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 26, 2024
A new delivery model for transportation services and roading construction across Northland has been confirmed following decisions made by Far North, Kaipara, and Whangarei District and Northland Regional Councils.
Read more- June 24, 2024
The blanket power cuts for Northland at the end of last week were a good reminder to check our household supplies and make sure we were all well prepared for events like these.
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- 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 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 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 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 26, 2024
First of all I want to acknowledge the deeply sad news that one of our Council roading contractors was fatally injured in an accident whilst working last week. My thoughts are with their family, their work colleagues, and their friends.
Read more- March 22, 2024
Kaipara District Council has gone to the open market for a new roading contractor as the current contract with Ventia comes to a close.
Read moreFebruary roading report
- March 19, 2024
Our team made the most of February’s mixed bag of weather.
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 more- February 27, 2024
I have to say, February has been a bonanza of celebrations and I have been attending all I can.
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 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 more- February 09, 2024
Last Tuesday I attended celebrations at Waitangi. It is some years since I have attended and it was good to reconnect with the events of the day.
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 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 18, 2023
The end of the year is certainly a time for reflection, and I have been doing plenty of that as we approach the summer break. It’s been a huge year for the Council and for all of us here in Kaipara District.
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 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 more- November 20, 2023
It’s been fantastic to have so many locals engaging with Elected Members and Council staff at the recent market events. In the last month we’ve had stands at Mangawhai Tavern Market, Dargaville Community Market, and Maungaturoto Night Market. We also hosted a Dargaville Business Meet and Mingle in partnership with Dargaville Community Development Board.
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 more- October 27, 2023
Kaipara District Council has adopted their Annual Report for 2022/2023. The report was unanimously adopted in the 25 October meeting.
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 more- October 10, 2023
This month I have been really enjoying this drier sunnier weather and the promise it’s bringing of a classic Northland summer. You can feel it in the air. Out and about, it’s been a month full of happenings.
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 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 19, 2023
Northland’s three District Council roading teams are gearing up for a major resurfacing and road repair programme in the hope wet weather is set to ease.
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 more- September 04, 2023
I said in my last message that I would be checking my bike and getting ready for the opening of the Mangawhai boardwalk soon. And true to my word, I did!
Read more- August 31, 2023
If you’re driving along the beach, keep to the harder sand below the high tide mark.
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 15, 2023
Council staff and contractors have been working on solutions to repair or replace Devich Road bridge, which was damaged in the 24 February extreme weather event.
Read more- August 07, 2023
I love hosting people in our beautiful district and I had the recent pleasure of welcoming the other Northland mayors down to Mangawhai for the Forward Together Forum (work programme for all four Northland Councils working together).
Read more- July 20, 2023
Work to repair a slip on Glinks Road is scheduled from mid-September to mid-December 2023.
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 more- July 11, 2023
At the June Council Meeting the Annual Plan for 2023-204 was unanimously adopted, agreeing to an average general rates rise of 4.96 percent.
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 12, 2023
The need to focus on continuing urgent road repairs due to ongoing wet weather and storm damage is delaying some routine maintenance on Northland’s council-owned roading networks.
Read more- June 06, 2023
Firstly, a hearty warm welcome to our recently anointed citizens. I was proud to be part of the ceremony in Dargaville celebrating and recognising fourteen Kaipara residents of different nationalities.
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 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 more- May 09, 2023
We are on the tail end of what has been yet another significant weather event. We have seen a huge amount of rain again, soaking ground that is already saturated and filling rivers already high.
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 more- May 08, 2023
Plenty happening around the Council table. A Notice of Motion raised by Deputy Mayor Larsen to investigate options for a waste to energy plant was supported by Council
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 more- April 11, 2023
Already it is mid-April. Our delayed summer weather has brought a rush of visitors to the district recently, and we expect even more during this school holiday period. Welcome to you all.
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 more- March 14, 2023
There’s not much to say about the extreme weather events of last month that hasn’t already been said, so I’ll keep it short.
Read more- February 28, 2023
In a controlled opening, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will re-open SH1 at the Brynderwyn Hills for northbound vehicles only from 8am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1 March).
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 Roading updates
- February 24, 2023
UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023
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 moreMessage from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery
- February 15, 2023
When you see the sun come out and the wind has dropped, it could be difficult to believe what we have experienced in the last few days.
Read moreMessage from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding
- February 14, 2023
In the early hours of this morning Awakino River on the northern outskirts of Dargaville breached its banks.
Read more- February 13, 2023
This is the second State of Emergency for Northland in two weeks. Again, as a precautionary measure, the State of Emergency was called early so we could be well prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle before it hits.
Read more- February 12, 2023
This article will be updated with information on Kaipara District Council services during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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 06, 2023
It’s been a wild ride with the weather, with rain, rain and more rain. Kaipara is still feeling effects from the Auckland Anniversary weekend weather event.
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 16, 2023
As I write this, bouts of wind and rain are lashing the district. The La Nina weather pattern is certainly delivering a wet summer.
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 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 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 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 08, 2022
This is my first message as your Mayor. It is very humbling to be asked to represent you all. It’s a deep responsibility that I take seriously.
Read moreHave your say on proposed speed changes for Pouto Peninsula and West Coast roads
- October 28, 2022
Consultation is now open on a proposal for new speed limits in Kaipara’s Poutō Peninsula and West Coast catchment areas. You now have until Monday 5 December to give your feedback.
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
You can soon give your feedback on proposed speed limits changes to Poutō Peninsula and West Coast roads.
Read more- September 27, 2022
What a journey it’s been since I was elected to serve the people of Kaipara in 2018. Thank you to everyone who supported my vision for this place.
Read more- September 13, 2022
The long shadow of debt for Kaipara District Council has been a defining characteristic of the last decade. As at 30 June 2012 Council had internal loans of $83.4 million with the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme component of that internal debt at $58.5 million.
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 more- August 30, 2022
Trustworthiness is at the heart of Kaipara District Council, which aims to be “a trusted Council”. It’s been a long journey back from the edge of local democracy and the Kaipara Commission during which time there were appointed Commissioners rather than locally-elected Councillors and a Mayor.
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 16, 2022
Busy times in recent weeks marked by exceptional moments have kept me well-occupied.
Read more- August 02, 2022
Success has come for Kaipara District Council at the recent AGM of Local Government New Zealand where our remit to limit and better regulate vape stores was voted upon
Read more- July 19, 2022
Nominations are now open for the election process for Mayor and Councillors of the next Kaipara District Council. I am keen for Kaipara people to have many great candidates from whom to choose our next Council.
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 05, 2022
Big news in Kaipara is that Deputy Mayor Anna Curnow will not be seeking re-election at the upcoming Council elections.
Read more- June 21, 2022
Matariki marks the start of the new year on the Māori calendar, when the constellation of stars with that name appears in the sky and the new planting and growing season begins.
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 07, 2022
At the 25 May Kaipara District Council meeting the Exposure Draft of the Kaipara District Plan was discussed and a decision made to hold back on the official release and consultation of that “rule book” document.
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 24, 2022
Down the road from the mighty Tāne Mahuta, a road-carpet was rolled out and lights set to green as the newly sealed 1.5km stretch of Waipoua River Road was opened for traffic.
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 09, 2022
Slashing next year’s rates by 2.27% looks to be on the cards for Kaipara District Council, following a Council Briefing last week where staff updated elected members on progress with the draft Annual Plan.
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 more- April 26, 2022
Complex problems for councils seldom come as neatly packaged as the “Better Off” funding which is part of the Three Waters Reforms.
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 more- April 11, 2022
Knocking off the big things as the season turns, daylight savings ends and the autumn equinox has passed, Kaipara District Council has just had confirmation the Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change has been resolved by all the concerned parties without the need for a costly Environment Court hearing.
Read more- March 30, 2022
Kaipara District Council is extending a stern warning to people who are parking illegally around schools and making it unsafe for young children.
Read more- March 28, 2022
Even lower expectations for KDC rates in the 2022-23 Annual Plan year, commencing 1 July, are now firmly on the cards as Council gets closer to its June finalisation of what will be in the Annual Plan.
Read more- March 14, 2022
Getting clear results is a good thing, but when they’re excellent as well as clear then that’s simply great!
Read more- March 02, 2022
A small number of people parking badly at schools around the district are making the area unsafe and obstructing lines of sight for other drivers.
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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- February 22, 2022
Future-focused energies for the finish of February are helping set up Kaipara District Council for a busy time ahead.
Read more- February 15, 2022
Covid Omicron case numbers are increasing across New Zealand and in other parts of Northland but not in Kaipara District.
Read more- February 09, 2022
Kaipara District Council’s recently approved new speed limits for the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Hakaru areas, are expected to take effect within the next few months.
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 01, 2022
Two years ago last week the Government started its rollout of the first responses to the Covid-19 coronavirus. We’ve been living in a pandemic since then.
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
Upgrades to numerous unsealed Northland roads are well underway, with a substantial amount of work to be completed by the end of June in the Kaipara District.
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 18, 2022
Standing at the gate of the year, as I look ahead I see a colourful year for Kaipara District Council.
Read more- December 21, 2021
Taking a moment to reflect on the positive things from the year that’s coming to its end soon is my best advice for right now. Well, it’s what’s helping me get through.
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 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 more- December 07, 2021
Resilience and taking some time to breath easily are important for us all in the busiest few weeks of the year, starting now.
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 more- December 01, 2021
As part of ongoing improvement of Kaipara’s unsealed roading network, the Northland Transportation Alliance is using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to confirm pavement thickness safely and rapidly across the district.
Read more- December 01, 2021
It begins! Fulton Hogan started physical works to improve Waipoua River Road this week.
Read more- November 30, 2021
As November turns into December the pace of things quickens around the Kaipara.
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 more- November 24, 2021
November has been a busy roading month for the Northland Transport Alliance and Kaipara District Council, across the Kaipara District.
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 more- November 16, 2021
As already reported, Government has mandated the Three Waters Reforms and there’s no way to wriggle off the hook.
Read more- November 16, 2021
As already reported, Government has mandated the Three Waters Reforms and there’s no way to wriggle off the hook.
Read more- November 15, 2021
A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.
Read more- November 02, 2021
In a flash the Three Waters Reforms have gone from looking reasonable to being radical reform, with Mayors across the country panning the announcement by Minister Mahuta that Government will, after all, be compelling all Councils across New Zealand to surrender their drinking water, wastewater and stormwater assets to be reorganised into mega-entities.
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 more- October 18, 2021
Congratulations to people in Kaipara District who’ve responded to the Kaipara Call To Arms and have rolled up their sleeves to get vaccinated in the last two weeks.
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 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 more- October 04, 2021
Local Councils across New Zealand have been heavily focused in recent weeks on the Government’s Three Waters Reform program and what it may mean for us all.
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 15, 2021
Fill has washed away from a Paparoa-Oakleigh Road bridge, leaving a large tomo.
Read more- August 23, 2021
At the time of writing, we have just entered our first Level 4 lockdown since March of last year.
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 14, 2021
Fast-paced times for Kaipara District Council will be the flavour of the period ahead.
Read more- June 21, 2021
Keeping connected with friends and family is important for each of us, it’s part of what keeps us healthy, resilient and having an enjoyable life. Connections for small Kaipara District Council are likewise important.
Read more- June 01, 2021
Each year our Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) safety team prioritises a number of high risk rural roads for assessment, design, and safety improvements.
Read moreWork starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements
- June 01, 2021
Construction work on the Mangawhai Village intersection improvements started this week.
Read more- May 25, 2021
Records have been tumbling at Kaipara District Council and I expect a new level has just been set for the longest single-day Council Meeting
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 26, 2021
Roads are the most significant part of the business of Council, and something about which locals are justifiably passionate.
Read more- April 19, 2021
A number of improvements have been made at the Kaiwaka end of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
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 22, 2021
A surprise season of tsunami sirens is upon us. A real evacuation-level alert, a false alarm and then a scheduled test all within one month – that’s a bit to get your head around! On 5 March there was a legitimate tsunami evacuation for communities of Mangawhai and Ruawai.
Read more- February 22, 2021
In the last month the COVID-19 pandemic has directly impacted Kaipara District twice – once with the 'Northland case' who visited tourism hotspots from Mangawhai to Matakohe and then with the 14/15 Feb checkpoint/boundary confusion which affected large numbers of Kaipara people and for a day effectively cut Kaipara District in half.
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 21, 2021
Happy new year greetings to you as we roar on further into the Twenties. Already it’s lining up to be a cracker of a year for Kaipara District Council, and our summer season is well underway.
Read more- January 13, 2021
Bad parking can endanger other drivers and pedestrians, particularly around busy shopping areas, parks, schools and beaches.
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- 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 moreLong 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 more- November 25, 2020
Kaipara District Council has been consulting the community about lowering speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area.
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 more- September 17, 2020
“Kaipara’s getting hotter” is a perfect phrase for the season – winter is now over but, also, the attractiveness of Kaipara for new residents is reaching new levels of popularity.
Read moreWork 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 more- July 15, 2020
The darkest part of winter is here and yet there is so much light in Kaipara District
Read more- May 22, 2020
High and dry times continue across Kaipara District, as the worst-in-70-years drought rolls on.
Read more- February 02, 2020
New road safety measures are being introduced outside several Kaipara schools to help make drivers more aware they are approaching school zones and the need to slow down.
Read more- January 24, 2020
Parched soils, hot temperatures and dry days make it clear summer’s here in Kaipara.
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