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Annual Report for 2023/2024 adopted
Annual Report Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Annual Report for 2023/2024 adopted

  • December 06, 2024

Kaipara District Council has adopted its Annual Report for the 2023/2024 year. The report was unanimously adopted by elected members in the 27 November meeting.

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Milestone upgrade for flood protection system
Climate Change Infrastructure projects Joint projects Water

Milestone 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.

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Calling for feedback - Revenue and Financing Policy
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Rates

Calling for feedback - Revenue and Financing Policy

  • November 22, 2024

We’re asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on a number of changes to our Revenue and Financing Policy.

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Call for feedback on how rates are set
Council business Stormwater

Call for feedback on how rates are set

  • November 06, 2024

Kaipara District Council is asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy.

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Kaipara District Council considers rating changes
Council business Rates

Kaipara District Council considers rating changes

  • October 11, 2024

Kaipara District Council is reviewing its Revenue and Financing Policy and will soon be consulting with residents and ratepayers on the proposed changes.

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Dog related complaints increase in Kaipara
Animal Management Council business

Dog related complaints increase in Kaipara

  • October 03, 2024

Dog-related complaints to Kaipara District Council (KDC) have increased by 13 percent over the last year, according to the annual Animal Management Report presented to Council last week.

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Kaipara to establish new relationship agreements with iwi
Council business Joint projects

Kaipara to establish new relationship agreements with iwi

  • 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.

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Long Term Plan for 2024-2027 adopted by Kaipara District Council
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Long Term Plan for 2024-2027 adopted by Kaipara District Council

  • August 08, 2024

Kaipara District Council has formally adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) for the next three years, in a council meeting held at Tangiteroria Sports Complex on 31 July 2024.

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Kaipara District Council disestablishes Te Moananui o Kaipara Maori Ward, initiates representation review process
Council business Representation Review

Kaipara District Council disestablishes Te Moananui o Kaipara Maori Ward, initiates representation review process

  • August 08, 2024

Kaipara District Council has resolved to disestablish its Māori ward, Te Moananui o Kaipara, in an extraordinary council meeting held 7 August.

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Way forward for Mangawhai Heads surf club and slip repair
Mangawhai Community Council business

Way forward for Mangawhai Heads surf club and slip repair

  • 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.

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New contractor for Kaipara roading services
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Roads

New contractor for Kaipara roading services

  • July 19, 2024

A new group of roading services contractors has been put in place to deliver road maintenance for Kaipara District Council. 

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Dargaville Town Hall Project - search set to start for lead contractor
Council business Dargaville Long term plan 2021-2031 Planning and Building

Dargaville 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.

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Waste to energy plant for the private sector
Council business Rubbish and Recycling

Waste to energy plant for the private sector

  • July 04, 2024

Kaipara District Council is not progressing any further investigations into a waste to energy plant in the district, concluding at their June meeting that it would be the responsibility of the private sector.

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Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) moves to next phase
Council business Mangawhai Planning and Building

Private 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.

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Further changes to smooth rates increases
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Further changes to smooth rates increases

  • June 27, 2024

Additional adjustments to budgets for the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 have further smoothed the projected rates impact to an estimated 8.9% for each of the three years.

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Diversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Diversion 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.

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A new delivery model
Council business Roads

A new delivery model

  • 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.

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Council staff ready to respond
Community Council business Emergency Management

Council staff ready to respond

  • June 21, 2024

Kaipara District Council activated their Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as a precautionary measure yesterday, after a Transpower tower fell near Glorit and blanket power cuts rolled across most of Northland, with no initial confirmation of when they could end.

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 Rates increases drop after deliberations
Community Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Rates increases drop after deliberations

  • June 13, 2024

Earlier projections of a 15.1 percent average rates increase for 2024/2025 have dropped following Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) deliberations.

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Q1 rates invoices landing later than usual
Council business Rates

Q1 rates invoices landing later than usual

  • June 04, 2024

Rates for 2024/2025 rating year are on track to be confirmed one month later than usual at the end of July.

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Council sets fees and charges for 2024-2025
Council business

Council sets fees and charges for 2024-2025

  • May 30, 2024

Council adopted new Fees and Charges for the coming 2024-2025 year at the May Council Meeting. 

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Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan
Council business Community Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Record feedback for Kaipara District Long Term Plan

  • May 17, 2024

Long term plan hearings this week have given community members an opportunity to get up front and face to face with Kaipara District Council elected members.

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Thank you for speaking up for Kaipara
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Thank you for speaking up for Kaipara

  • May 08, 2024

Consultation for the Kaipara District Council Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 closed Saturday 4 May.

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ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
Community Council business Dargaville Hakaru Matakohe Maungaturoto

ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District

  • April 26, 2024

Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.

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Council will use asset sale to reduce debt
Council business Ruawai

Council will use asset sale to reduce debt

  • April 05, 2024

Proceeds from sale of a house in Ruawai are to be used to reduce debt after elected members rescinded a decision they made in December to use the money for capital projects within the Raupo drainage scheme. 

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Consultation opens for Kaipara District Council's Long Term Plan 2024 - 2027
Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Consultation opens for Kaipara District Council's Long Term Plan 2024 - 2027

  • April 04, 2024

Kaipara District Council elected members adopted the Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 consultation document in the council meeting on Wednesday, kickstarting the feedback period opening today.

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Have your say on Fees and Charges 2024/2025
Council business

Have your say on Fees and Charges 2024/2025

  • April 04, 2024

Kaipara District Council is asking the community for feedback on proposed fees and charges for the coming 2024/2025 year. 

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We'll be at Northland Field Days
Community Council business

We'll be at Northland Field Days

  • February 14, 2024

Our Planners will be on hand to answer your questions general questions about development or subdividing, or talk to your Elected Members about what’s important to you.

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New rating valuations for Kaipara
Council business

New rating valuations for Kaipara

  • January 31, 2024

Look out for the new Rating Valuation for your property in the mail.  

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Working Party to accelerate Dargaville Town Hall restoration
Council business Dargaville Long term plan 2021-2031 Planning and Building

Working 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.

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Ruawai Adaptive Pathway Programme paused for consultation in 2024
Climate Change Ruawai Stormwater Long term plan 2021-2031

Ruawai 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.

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Permanent design for Wood Street confirmed
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads Stormwater

Permanent 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.

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Kaipara District Council at community markets
Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai Maungaturoto Rates

Kaipara 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.

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Motion upheld regarding Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme
Climate Change Council business Ruawai

Motion upheld regarding Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme

  • October 27, 2023

Kaipara District Council Elected Members supported a motion by Mayor Craig Jepson regarding the Ruawai Adaptive Pathways pilot programme.

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Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report for 2022/2023
Annual Report Council business Roads

Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report for 2022/2023

  • October 27, 2023

Kaipara District Council has adopted their Annual Report for 2022/2023. The report was unanimously adopted in the 25 October meeting.

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Council decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing
Annual Plan Community Council business Mangawhai

Council 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. 

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Working party formed to nail down Kaipara District Council Engineering Standards
Council business District Plan Planning and Building

Working party formed to nail down Kaipara District Council Engineering Standards

  • September 28, 2023

A new working party, made up of elected members, Kaipara District Council (KDC) staff and input from external expert advice has been appointed to work on the new Engineering Standards for the district.

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A focus on recovery with Long Term Plan decision
Council business Emergency Management Long Term Plan 2024-2027

A focus on recovery with Long Term Plan decision

  • September 28, 2023

A shortened Long Term Plan with a focus on recovery was approved by Kaipara District Council earlier this week.

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What matters most in Ruawai
Climate Change Ruawai

What matters most in Ruawai

  • July 10, 2023

The Ruawai community have identified that flood protection, people, whānau, environment, cultural connection, local businesses and farming are the things they really care about.

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Kaipara District Council sets rates and confirms work programme for 2023-2024
Annual Plan Council business Rates

Kaipara District Council sets rates and confirms work programme for 2023-2024

  • June 29, 2023

Kaipara District Council Elected Members have adopted the Annual Plan 2023-2024, with an average rates rise of 4.96 percent (excluding water charges).

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Out and about at Kaipara community markets
Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai Paparoa Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Out 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.

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Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year
Annual Plan Community Joint projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Permanent 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.

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Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024
Annual Plan Community Council business

Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024

  • April 27, 2023

At the April Council meeting Kaipara District Council staff presented the latest financial statements for the draft Annual Plan 2023/2024, alongside a projected rates increase averaging 4.98 percent across the district.

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Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long Term Plan 2024/2034
Community Council business Long Term Plan 2024-2027

Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long Term Plan 2024/2034

  • April 27, 2023

A healthy environment, prosperous economy and dependable roading are included in the community outcomes Kaipara District Council has set for the next few years.

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Dargaville Town Hall to close
Council business Dargaville

Dargaville Town Hall to close

  • 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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Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback
Annual Plan Community Council business

Kaipara District Council Fees & Charges for 2023/2024 out for feedback

  • April 11, 2023

Kaipara District Council is asking the community for feedback on proposed fees and charges for the 2023/2024 year.

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Harding Park Committee governance membership arrangements confirmed
Council business Dargaville Parks

Harding 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.

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Ruawai: Calling on Local Knowledge
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Ruawai: Calling on Local Knowledge

  • March 15, 2023

The Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is inviting the Ruawai community to help shape their planning by sharing local knowledge through an online survey or at a community drop-in session.  

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New Chief Executive for Kaipara District Council
Council business

New Chief Executive for Kaipara District Council

  • February 17, 2023

Mayor Craig Jepson has announced that Jason Marris will be the next Chief Executive for Kaipara District Council.

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State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step
Community Council business Emergency Management

State of Emergency declared for Northland as a precationary step

  • February 12, 2023

A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland as at 4.30pm Sunday 12 February, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Council calls on residents to help keep Kaipara tidy
Council business Footpaths Roads

Council calls on residents to help keep Kaipara tidy

  • February 08, 2023

Kaipara District Council is asking residents to mow their own roadside berms to keep Kaipara neighbourhoods tidy. 

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Kaipara District Council opening of meetings - Mayoral Statement
Council business

Kaipara District Council opening of meetings - Mayoral Statement

  • December 13, 2022

Opening of Meetings

There have been many reports in the mainstream media and social media that show a misunderstanding of the legal obligations of the Kaipara District Council and its elected members in respect of this issue.

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Pouto wharf takes shape
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Long term plan 2021-2031 Wharves

Pouto 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.

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Kaipara District Council meetings - Mayoral statement
Council business

Kaipara District Council meetings - Mayoral statement

  • December 08, 2022

An open and frank discussion took place today (7 December) between the Mayor of Kaipara District and the eight Councillors present.

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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
Animal Management Community Council business Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Planning and Building Ripiro Beach Ruawai Rubbish and Recycling Te Kopuru

Council 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.

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Kaipara's Council Committee Structure and membership confirmed
Council business

Kaipara's Council Committee Structure and membership confirmed

  • December 02, 2022

Kaipara District Council’s committee structure, the committee membership and chairs, and the external appointments for the new triennium have been confirmed. 

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Ruawai Adaptive Pathways - Community Panel tour
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Ruawai Adaptive Pathways - Community Panel tour

  • December 01, 2022

The Ruawai Community Panel gathered for the second time this year to take a guided tour of the Raupo Drainage Scheme.

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Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel confirmed
Climate Change Ruawai

Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel confirmed

  • November 09, 2022

The panel is an advisory group that will lead the conversation on how Ruawai will prepare for, and respond to, coastal hazards, flooding and sea level rise. 

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Kaipara's new Council sworn in
Council business Dargaville

Kaipara's new Council sworn in

  • 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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Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara's new Council
Community Council business Dargaville

Join us at the swearing in ceremony for Kaipara's new Council

  • 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.   

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Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report
Annual Report Council business

Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report

  • September 30, 2022

Kaipara District Council has adopted their Annual Report for 2021/2022. The report was unanimously adopted in the September meeting, the last meeting of the term for the current Council.

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A boost for Arts, Culture and Heritage in Kaipara
Culture Long term plan 2021-2031

A boost for Arts, Culture and Heritage in Kaipara

  • September 30, 2022

A first-ever Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy will provide a much-needed boost to the arts sector in Kaipara.

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Kaipara District Council appoints interim Chief Executive
Council business

Kaipara District Council appoints interim Chief Executive

  • September 15, 2022

Following the recent announcement that current Chief Executive Louise Miller will be stepping down, Kaipara District Council has appointed Jason Marris as interim Chief Executive, while an external recruitment firm undertakes the search for a permanent appointment.

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New zones to complete MAZ skatepark
Funding Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Community Parks

New zones to complete MAZ skatepark

  • 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.

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Better off with funding for community hubs
Community Funding Kaipara Libraries Long term plan 2021-2031 Three Waters Review

Better 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

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Blessing event heralds completion of first phase
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan

Blessing 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.

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Council improves system resilience
Annual Plan Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Wastewater Water Supply

Council 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.

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Mangawhai balance tank takes shape
Annual Plan Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Wastewater

Mangawhai 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.

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Passionate about Ruawai's future?
Climate Change Community Long term plan 2021-2031 Ruawai

Passionate about Ruawai's future?

  • 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!

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Pre-Election Report outlines challenges and opportunities
Council business

Pre-Election Report outlines challenges and opportunities

  • July 29, 2022

Kaipara District Council has released its Pre-Election Report for 2022.

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Kaipara District Council Chief Executive steps down
Council business

Kaipara District Council Chief Executive steps down

  • July 14, 2022

Louise Miller, has advised today that she will step down from her role as Chief Executive of Kaipara District Council on 28 October, after the new Council is sworn in.

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Kaipara District Council confirms rates and adopts Annual Plan 2022-2023
Annual Plan Council business

Kaipara District Council confirms rates and adopts Annual Plan 2022-2023

  • June 30, 2022

Kaipara District Council Elected Members have unanimously adopted the Annual Plan 2022-2023, with an average general rates rise of 4.86 percent (excluding water charges, and allowing for 1 percent growth).

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Exhibition in Ruawai reflects on the past, to imagine the future
Climate Change Community Ruawai

Exhibition in Ruawai reflects on the past, to imagine the future

  • June 22, 2022

Visitors to Ruawai got a blast from the past at a four-day interactive expo that explored the landscape, people and traditions that have shaped the current community.

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Kaipara District Council adopts Fees & Charges for 2022-2023
Council business

Kaipara District Council adopts Fees & Charges for 2022-2023

  • June 08, 2022

New Fees and Charges for the coming 2022-2023 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.

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Planting pohutukawa, nikau along the shared path
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Joint projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan

Planting pohutukawa, nikau 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.

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Projected rates rise drops as work continues on Annual Plan
Annual Plan Long term plan 2021-2031

Projected rates rise drops as work continues on Annual Plan

  • 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.

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Ruawai Flats - Our Stories - Our Future
Climate Change Community Culture Ruawai

Ruawai Flats - Our Stories - Our Future

  • May 25, 2022

The Ruawai-Raupō community adaptation planning project is underway and the project team from Kaipara District Council is organising the first community event in Ruawai.

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Balance tank build begins
Annual Plan Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Wastewater

Balance 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.

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Te Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy
Climate Change Community Joint projects

Te 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.

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A new vision for Kaipara's libraries
Community Kaipara Libraries Long term plan 2021-2031

A new vision for Kaipara's libraries

  • 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.

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Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Long term plan 2021-2031

Work on Gumdiggers Track moves forward

  • March 07, 2022

At a recent Council meeting, staff gave an update on Gumdiggers Track and the work happening behind the scenes.

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Indicative general rates rise in line with Long Term Plan
Long term plan 2021-2031 Rates Water Annual Plan

Indicative 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).

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Water storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions
Council business Dargaville Infrastructure projects Water Supply

Water 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. 

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Kaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern waste minimisation strategy
Long term plan 2021-2031 Rubbish and Recycling

Kaipara 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.

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New loo coming to Pahi
Community Infrastructure projects Long term plan 2021-2031 Pahi Wastewater

New loo coming to Pahi

  • 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.

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Balancing demand for Mangawhai wastewater
Long term plan 2021-2031 Mangawhai Wastewater

Balancing demand for Mangawhai wastewater

  • 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.

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Adaptive pathways planning pilot location decided
Climate Change Dargaville Ruawai

Adaptive pathways planning pilot location decided

  • 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.

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 Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team
Community Council business Dargaville Mangawhai

Kaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team

  • December 08, 2021

Iwi Liaison Manager Jack Rudolph and Māori Advisor Missy Hokai joined the Council on 1 November, to strengthen a Te Ao Māori capability and viewpoint across the organisation.

 

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Employment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals
Community Kaiwaka Bridges Long term plan 2021-2031 Parks

Employment 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.

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Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series
Climate Change Community

Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series

  • November 18, 2021

Sustainable Kaipara, with support from Kaipara District Council, announces the launch of Rising to the Challenge, a series of online conversations and in-person events that aim to start conversations on climate change. 

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Representation Review set for 2022 elections
Council business Representation Review

Representation Review set for 2022 elections

  • October 28, 2021

After considering submissions, Kaipara district elected members today confirmed a proposal for council’s representation arrangements ahead of the 2022/2025 local body elections.

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Baylys Beach access closed while remediation works underway
Long term plan 2021-2031 Roads Stormwater

Baylys 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.

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Kaipara District Council sets its baseline goal for reducing emissions
Climate Change Community

Kaipara District Council sets its baseline goal for reducing emissions

  • September 30, 2021

Council is playing its part, helping lead the way, and supporting our communities to lower emissions and grow Kaipara’s resilience in a changing climate.

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External funding stand out aspect of the 2020/2021 Kaipara District Council Annual Report
Council business Annual Report

External funding stand out aspect of the 2020/2021 Kaipara District Council Annual Report

  • September 29, 2021

Kaipara District Council adopted its Annual Report for 2020/201 at the September meeting, showcasing a year of challenges amidst lockdowns, boundary closures and forthcoming significant change.

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Audit report supports plans
Council business Long term plan 2021-2031

Audit report supports plans

  • 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’.

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 New Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
Council business Long term plan 2021-2031

New 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.

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How are you represented at the Council table?
Community Council business Dargaville Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Representation Review Ruawai Te Kopuru

How are you represented at the Council table?

  • August 26, 2021

Kaipara District Council (KDC) began consultation today on a proposed model of representation.

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Discussion Documents out for consultation
Community Council business Covid-19 District Plan

Discussion Documents out for consultation

  • August 25, 2021

A reminder to Have Your Say on our Discussion Documents, and some changes to our plans because of COVID-19.

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Kaiwaka Footbridge contract awarded
Bridges Community Kaiwaka Long term plan 2021-2031 Parks

Kaiwaka Footbridge contract awarded

  • August 24, 2021

The Council has awarded the contract to design and build the two Kaiwaka footbridges to Bridge It NZ.

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Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent
Community Council business Rubbish and Recycling

Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent

  • July 09, 2021

Council has decided to make a stand by voting to oppose the recently granted Dome Valley Landfill resource consent, at the June council meeting.

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Council to take a share of Northland Inc.
Council business Joint projects Long term plan 2021-2031

Council to take a share of Northland Inc.

  • July 09, 2021

Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.

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Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions
Council business Long term plan 2021-2031 Community Dargaville Infrastructure projects Kaiwaka Te Kopuru Wastewater Water Supply

Council responds to community submissions in Long Term Plan decisions

  • June 30, 2021

Kaipara District Council today endorsed a future-focused Long Term Plan (LTP) which aims to respond to a growing population while caring for the environment and keeping rates increases low. 

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New Independent Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
Council business

New Independent Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee

  • June 16, 2021

Announcing the appointment of Geoff Copstick as the independent chair of Kaipara District Council’s Audit, Risk & Finance subcommittee, replacing Stana Pezic who finished up in December after 3 years as independent chair.

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New Fees and Charges to start July 2021
Council business

New Fees and Charges to start July 2021

  • June 16, 2021

New Fees and Charges for the coming 2021-2022 year were adopted at the May Council meeting.

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How are we doing?
Council business Community

How are we doing?

  • May 19, 2021

Every year the Council surveys residents to see how we are tracking. 

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Mangawhai Central plan change approved
Council business Mangawhai Planning and Building

Mangawhai Central plan change approved

  • April 28, 2021

Kaipara District Council has accepted the recommendation from the Hearings Panel to approve Private Plan Change 78. 

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Ratepayer Newsletter -  April 2021
Water Mangawhai Council business Ratepayer Newsletter

Ratepayer Newsletter - April 2021

  • 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

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Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up
Council business Community Representation Review

Kaipara District Council looking at representation set up

  • April 12, 2021

The Council will be reviewing its representation arrangements later this year and is calling for community feedback now before formulating any specific proposals.

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Mangawhai Wastewater debt crystal clear
Mangawhai Water Council business

Mangawhai Wastewater debt crystal clear

  • April 07, 2021

Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS). 

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Electorates under review in Kaipara
Community Council business

Electorates under review in Kaipara

  • March 03, 2021

Kaipara District Council has begun a review of local electoral boundaries to ensure our rapid growth is reflected in our elected representation and to accommodate a new Māori ward.

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New library for Mangawhai?
Long term plan 2021-2031

New library for Mangawhai?

  • 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. 

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Talk with Elected Members about future plans
Community Funding Mangawhai Dargaville Long term plan 2021-2031

Talk with Elected Members about future plans

  • February 24, 2021

Kaipara District Council is consulting on their proposed plan for the next ten years and Elected Members will be on hand to talk about it and answer questions.

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Improving civic facilities in Dargaville
Dargaville Planning and Building Council business Long term plan 2021-2031

Improving civic facilities in Dargaville

  • February 16, 2021

Kaipara District Council will soon be seeking feedback on their proposal to develop a revitalised Dargaville civic precinct as part of their Long Term Plan consultation.

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Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
Long term plan 2021-2031 Community Roads Water Parks Rubbish and Recycling Council business

Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up

  • February 10, 2021

Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.

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Recycling crates reduce waste
Long term plan 2021-2031

Recycling crates reduce waste

  • 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.

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New Valuations out for properties
Council business

New Valuations out for properties

  • January 27, 2021

Look out for the new Government Valuation for your property in the mail from 04 February.

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Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2021
Ratepayer Newsletter Water Long term plan 2021-2031

Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2021

  • 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.

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Long Term Plan Consultation
Long term plan 2021-2031

Long Term Plan Consultation

  • 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. 

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Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update
Community Roads Water Parks Rubbish and Recycling Council business Long term plan 2021-2031

Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update

  • December 02, 2020

See the results from surveys and events we've undertaken recently as part of our Long Term Plan. 

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Council closedown over December/January
Community Council business

Council closedown over December/January

  • December 01, 2020

Some Council services and offices will be closed over December/January.

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Private Plan Change 78  Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central
Mangawhai Planning and Building Council business

Private Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central

  • November 30, 2020

The Private Plan Change is currently adjourned at the direction of the commissioners. 

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Council votes for Maori ward
Council business

Council votes for Maori ward

  • November 03, 2020

Kaipara District Council has voted to establish a new Māori ward to improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local Government decision-making. 

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Communities benefit from Council support
Community Council business

Communities benefit from Council support

  • August 06, 2020

Business and community groups affected by Covid-19 lockdown are benefitting from support offered by Kaipara District Council.

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Kaipara's new Council sworn in
Council business Dargaville

Kaipara's new Council sworn in

  • 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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