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Victoria Street in Dargaville.
- September 29, 2023
One step closer to improved connectivity
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.
The project would deliver footpath and shared path connections, providing improved connectivity for people to walk, cycle and scoot between schools, residential neighbourhoods, parks and the town centre.
“New shared path connections would make it much safer for children to get to and from school,” says Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson. “Personally, I’m a big fan of getting on my bike to get from A to B and think this is a great project for Dargaville.”
The project is funded by the Transport Choices package, which is part of the Government’s Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF) programme.
Waka Kotahi Urban Mobility Manager, Kathryn King says the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project is a shining example of how the transport agency, council and schools can work together to have a lasting impact on the community, supporting tamariki and their whānau to shift towards sustainable travel modes.
“Our streets need to change. Our communities want safer, more resilient, and adaptable streets with less traffic, so children can confidently walk or bike to school, and the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections will help achieve this in Dargaville.”
Detailed design and project safety audits will now be submitted to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, so they can confirm the eligibility of the project and approve release of the funding.
The detailed design was informed by 320 submissions from the community and key stakeholders. Feedback was gathered through community surveys, drop-in sessions and from engagement with schools, hapū, local community groups, and businesses.
We expect to share an update on the outcome of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s review of the audit and design in late October.
About the Transport Choices Programme
The Transport Choices Programme aims to provide people with more transport options and create healthier, safer environment for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Government is investing $348 million into the programme, which is part of the Climate Emergency Response Fund programme.
The funding will help Councils progress make small, quick and visible changes to our streets and the way people use them by helping them embrace cycling or walking as a means of transport. This transport system is sustainable for the next generation.
View the Council discussion and decision on the Kaipara District Council YouTube channel (from 2:05:28)
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Water restrictions have been introduced for Dargaville and surrounds, with residents across the entire Kaipara district being urged to use the precious resource wisely.
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- February 02, 2024
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Bring your friends and whānau to enjoy live entertainment, cultural performances, interactive craft and toi Māori stalls, some delicious kai, a healing space and so much more!
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- December 22, 2023
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- October 09, 2023
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- September 29, 2023
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Twenty-one Kaipara residents were welcomed as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville.
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- September 26, 2023
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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).
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The ‘Trifecta Development Area’ planned on the outskirts of Dargaville moved to the next phase after Kaipara District Council accepted the recommendations of the Hearings Panel on 30 August 2023.
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.
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- 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.
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Footpath upgrades for Logan, Gordon and Onslow Streets in Dargaville have been given the green light.
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- August 08, 2023
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- 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
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The Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund gave out a total of $532,443.94 to residents and ratepayers in the Kaipara district.
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- 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- May 30, 2023
Dargaville’s ANZAC Cinema is set to reopen on 1 July, in time for the start of the school holidays.
Read more- May 25, 2023
Fourteen Kaipara residents from eleven nationalities were celebrated and recognised as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville on Monday.
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- May 11, 2023
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- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
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- May 09, 2023
There are a number of roads impacted after heavy rainfall throughout the district on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
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- 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 27, 2023
Commemorative ceremonies took place around Kaipara District on Tuesday in observance of ANZAC day.
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- April 21, 2023
The Dargaville Town Hall will be closed from Monday 24 April in the interest of public safety following damage sustained during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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- April 11, 2023
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- 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- April 04, 2023
If you’re looking for some activities for your kiddies in the holidays there are exciting things happening at Kaipara Libraries for the April school holidays.
Read more- March 29, 2023
The demolition of the Dargaville Town Hall (Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall) annex may be brought forward, after recent weather events caused further damage.
Read moreHarding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed
- March 29, 2023
Kaipara District Council has confirmed the governance membership for the Harding Park Committee, and appointments to the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee.
Read moreTravellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
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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 moreResponse to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read more- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to help support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreMental health support is available
- February 22, 2023
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Read moreCyclone Gabrielle: advice for home owners of stickered homes
- February 21, 2023
A number of Kaipara homeowners have had their houses stickered in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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- 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.
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- February 19, 2023
Our Rapid Response teams made good ground yesterday, conducting welfare checks on our isolated and hard-to-reach Kaipara communities, many of which are still without power.
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- February 18, 2023
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Read more- February 17, 2023
After having no occupants overnight we have closed the Civil Defence Evacuation Centre at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and relocated the team to other areas of the response.
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- 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.
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Read more- February 13, 2023
Now that the weather conditions have improved and we have passed the last couple of high tides we feel it is safe for those who have been evacuated to return home.
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
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- January 31, 2023
This article with be updated as information on Kaipara's roading network is available.
Read moreCar wreckage removed from Poutō 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.
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- January 12, 2023
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- December 22, 2022
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- December 21, 2022
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- December 14, 2022
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Read morePoutō wharf takes shape
- December 09, 2022
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- December 05, 2022
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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.
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- 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- October 28, 2022
The newly elected mayor and councillors of Kaipara District were officially sworn into office in Dargaville at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October.
Read more- October 27, 2022
Two special artworks that adorn the Dargaville library were blessed at a joint community and Council celebration.
Read more- October 20, 2022
Kaipara’s newly elected Council will be sworn in at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park.
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 29, 2022
Dargaville Library will undergo a colourful makeover during the school holidays, thanks to local artist Micaela van den Berg.
Read more- September 29, 2022
A new vision for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park was confirmed this week, with the updated Reserve Management Plan adopted by Kaipara District Council.
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 22, 2022
Five Kaipara residents officially became New Zealanders at a Citizenship Ceremony held in Dargaville on Friday 16 September.
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 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 morePoutō 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 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 moreCouncil decision on Private Plan Change 81 triggers formal RMA process
- July 27, 2022
At the July Council Meeting, Kaipara District Council Elected Members unanimously accepted the Private Plan Change 81 (PPC81) request from the Dargaville Racing Club inc.
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 more- July 13, 2022
Around 30 people turned out to a meeting at the Lighthouse Function Centre in Dargaville to discuss the Draft Management Plan for Pou Tu o Te Rangi/Harding Park.
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 been successful in its applications for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Read more- July 01, 2022
Twenty-two community organisations have been awarded a share of $100,000.00 in the latest Kaipara District Council Community Grant.
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 morePlanting pōhutukawa, nīkau along the shared path
- June 08, 2022
With the courtesy crossings for phase one now complete, the Mangawhai shared path team and contractors got the spades and mulch out and ticked off the planting, getting the final shrubs and trees in the ground last week.
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 morePou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park draft Reserve Management Plan open for feedback
- May 25, 2022
A new Reserve Management Plan has been drafted for Pou Tu o Te Rangi, Harding Park and Old Mount Wesley Cemetery, which overlook Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa River.
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 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 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 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 moreAdditional funding for Poutō 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 more- April 11, 2022
Works to improve the sewer pipe network in Dargaville is scheduled to begin on 19 April 2022.
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
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 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 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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- February 04, 2022
The Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the $3.5M needed to protect existing stopbanks against flooding, along the western side of Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru.
Read more- February 04, 2022
Although Kaipara’s dry weather has slowed work on the unsealed road network, the roading crews are still hard at work, completing some of the remaining associated improvement work, like drainage and vegetation control.
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 more- 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 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 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
Kaipara District Council has confirmed that the Ruawai area will be the first location for the community adaptation planning, adaptive pathways process at its meeting on 15 December.
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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- 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 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
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 morePoutō wharf construction to start in 2022
- November 03, 2021
Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.
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
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 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 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 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 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 05, 2021
The new-format Dargaville Library had its first evening test-run when author Drew Bryenton (aka Andy Bryenton) presented his book ‘Gads Army’ to an appreciative audience on Thursday 1 July.
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 more- June 30, 2021
A survey of Ripiro Beach users to understand their concerns relating to beach use received over 1,700 responses.
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 24, 2021
Dargaville Intermediate tamariki joined forces with the Kaipara District Council parks team recently, planting approximately 400 native plants in Taharoa Domain.
Read more- June 16, 2021
The Dargaville Library was blessed on Tuesday as it reopened its doors to the community.
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 more- June 01, 2021
A total of $13,049.00 has been granted from the first round of the Rural Travel Fund to eight schools and sporting organisations across the district.
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 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- May 05, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is a 40km walking and biking track being constructed from Dargaville to Donnelly’s Crossing and will form part of the Ancient Kauri Trail that extends from Omapere to Maungaturoto.
Read more- May 04, 2021
Dargaville Library is encouraging customers to stock up with books and DVD during May before the library is closed temporarily for a freshen-up from 5pm Friday 28 May, reopening Tuesday 15 June.
Read moreKaipara District Council awards Creative Communities Scheme funding to six applicants
- April 21, 2021
Some of Kaipara’s arts projects got a boost recently with $14,894.80 awarded in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
Read more- April 19, 2021
A number of improvements have been made at the Kaiwaka end of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road.
Read more- April 13, 2021
Author Tere Davies will be talking about her book and answering questions on April 20 in Dargaville.
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 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 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 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 more- February 02, 2021
Creative Communities Scheme is now open for funding applications. The funding is available to support a wide range of arts projects – previous recipients include Te Kopuru School for their Matariki celebrations and the Mangawhai Museum for their Winter Series.
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 25, 2021
If you're out and about around Lorne, Pirika, and Haimona Street, you may spot our team and contractors undertaking work on the Dargaville water mains.
Read more- December 22, 2020
- 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 more- November 04, 2020
North Auckland Dog Rescue and Kaipara District Council’s offer to Community Service Cardholders to subsidise the cost of desexing their dogs have been in such hot demand they are now managing a waiting list.
Read more- October 09, 2020
Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai
Read more- September 16, 2020
Kaipara District Council has closed off parts of the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall (Dargaville Town Hall) at 37 Hokianga Road after an air quality test revealed mould in elevated levels in various parts of the building relating to ongoing water egress.
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 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 more- October 28, 2022
The newly elected mayor and councillors of Kaipara District were officially sworn into office in Dargaville at 1pm on Wednesday 26 October.
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