© 2019, all rights reserved. Site by Online Designs
Any person undertaking infrastructure design or construction within the District uses the standards as the minimum technical requirements for designing, constructing, testing, and signing off the works as a means of compliance.
- September 28, 2023
Working party formed to nail down Kaipara District Council Engineering Standards
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.
Council's Engineering Standards are a reference document to the Kaipara District Plan and were last updated in 2011. Any person undertaking infrastructure design or construction within the District uses the standards as the minimum technical requirements for designing, constructing, testing, and signing off the works as a means of compliance.
KDC staff have been preparing a new draft Engineering Standards to align with the District Plan. At the September briefing, Council discussed implementing a working party to help develop the standards and in the September Council Meeting, the working party was approved.
With the ongoing review of the District Plan, there is an opportunity to modernise the standards and also decide whether they will exist independently from the District Plan.
Mayor Craig Jepson will chair the working party, and along with Councillor Gordon Lambeth, Councillor Ron Manderson and Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen, will work with Kaipara District Council staff to update the set of Engineering Standards. An independent expert, yet to be appointed, will also sit on the working party to provide advice.
Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson says the formation of the party will help ensure the new engineering standards are an appropriate fit for the district.
“The elected members appointed to the working party today will be able to contribute their experience and expertise to nail down the standards and ensure they work for our Kaipara communities.”
View the Council discussion and decision on the Kaipara District Council YouTube channel (4:02:17 minutes in).
Related stories
ANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
- April 26, 2024
Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.
Read more- 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Proceeds from sale of a house in Ruawai are to be used to reduce debt after elected members rescinded a decision they made in December to use the money for capital projects within the Raupo drainage scheme.
Read moreConsultation 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.
Read moreHave 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.
Read moreFeedback wanted on Mangawhai Community Park Master Plan
- March 01, 2024
In 2023, we asked the community for feedback on the Master Plan for Mangawhai Community Park. The Mangawhai Community Park Governance Committee used that feedback to prepare a draft master plan.
Read more- 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.
Read moreNew rating valuations for Kaipara
- January 31, 2024
Look out for the new Rating Valuation for your property in the mail.
Read moreWorking Party to accelerate Dargaville Town Hall restoration
- December 01, 2023
Replacement of Dargaville’s Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall Annex after its demolished is to get a hurry-along with an Elected Member working group established to give the project more focus.
Read moreMaking building consents easier
- November 27, 2023
A new building consent management system introduced into Kaipara will make it easier for architects, developers, builders and homeowners to apply for, and keep track of their building consents.
Read moreCouncil services during Christmas and New Year break
- November 16, 2023
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Read moreBetter off Funding goes towards community hubs
- November 08, 2023
Designs for two community hubs will proceed as originally planned after a motion agreed by Council to reallocate the funding did not receive iwi support.
Read moreKaipara District Council at community markets
- October 27, 2023
Over the next two weekends, Kaipara District Council Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about attending markets around the district.
Read moreMotion 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.
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 moreCouncil decision cements solution for Fagan Place community housing
- October 11, 2023
A recent decision by Kaipara District Council has given Fagan Place community housing tenants assurance on a way forward for new warm, dry, modern and healthy homes.
Read moreKaipara District Council discontinues climate policy and cancels emission accounting contract
- September 29, 2023
A Notice of Motion put forward by Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen to discontinue Kaipara District Council’s climate policy and cancel its emission accounting contract was approved at the September Council meeting.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreProposed District Plan notification expected in 2024
- September 11, 2023
Kaipara’s Proposed District Plan is on track to be notified in 2024.
Read more- September 05, 2023
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 moreKaipara 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).
Read moreCouncil appoints a new working party for the District Plan Review
- June 02, 2023
Kaipara District Council has introduced a working party to work with staff to finalise development of the Proposed District Plan.
Read moreOut and about at Kaipara community markets
- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read more- 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.
Read moreKaipara 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.
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 moreNew 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.
Read moreState 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.
Read more- February 08, 2023
Kaipara District Council is asking residents to mow their own roadside berms to keep Kaipara neighbourhoods tidy.
Read more- January 26, 2023
Kaipara District Council is seeking input from the community on the future of Mangawhai Community Park.
Read more- December 13, 2022
The four councils in our region are working together on a plan to make our communities more accessible to live, work, play and visit.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read moreCouncil services during Christmas and New Year break
- December 05, 2022
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Read moreKaipara'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.
Read moreSummary of feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan
- November 24, 2022
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the Exposure Draft District Plan. A summary of the feedback received is now available to view.
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 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- 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.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read morePre-Election Report outlines challenges and opportunities
- July 29, 2022
Kaipara District Council has released its Pre-Election Report for 2022.
Read more- July 28, 2022
Kaipara District Council has approved the Exposure Draft District Plan for release, inviting the public to provide feedback.
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 moreKaipara 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.
Read more- July 01, 2022
Kaipara District Council has completed the final step to adopt Private Plan Change 78 (PP78), which amends the planning rules that apply to the Mangawhai Central Development.
Read moreKaipara 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).
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read more- May 25, 2022
Elected members have voted to pause planned informal consultation on the Kaipara District Plan while they hold a further briefing on some topics.
Read moreEnvironment Court issues decision on Appeals against Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change
- April 07, 2022
The Environment Court has given the green light to Mangawhai Central’s Private Plan Change 78 (PPC 78) to the Kaipara District Plan.
Read 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- January 18, 2022
‘A breath of fresh air’ is how one industry professional describes the Kaipara District Resource Consents team since the Council made substantial improvements to their resource consent service.
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.
Read more
- October 28, 2021
Kaipara communities are to have a say on whether the Norfolk Pines in Pahi should remain protected or whether they can be removed, as part of the District Plan review process.
Read more- 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.
Read moreExternal 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.
Read more- September 29, 2021
The public feedback period for the Discussion Documents as part of our District Plan review process has closed.
Read more- September 23, 2021
It’s ‘steady as she goes’ for Kaipara District Council after Deloitte reported their 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP) provides a ‘reasonable basis for accountability to the community’.
Read moreNew Chair for Kaipara District Council Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
- September 23, 2021
Kaipara District Council has welcomed Philip Jones as the independent chair of their Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.
Read 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 more- August 25, 2021
A reminder to Have Your Say on our Discussion Documents, and some changes to our plans because of COVID-19.
Read more- August 16, 2021
As part of the District Plan Review, Discussion Documents are now out for comment.
Read moreReviewing our District Plan
- July 28, 2021
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.
Read more- July 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council voted to become a shareholder of Northland Inc. at their meeting on 26 May.
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 moreNew 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read more- April 28, 2021
Kaipara District Council has accepted the recommendation from the Hearings Panel to approve Private Plan Change 78.
Read more- April 13, 2021
In the first few months of 2021 there’s been a trickle of new information which has led to a substantial update on the long-running story of the debt levels of Kaipara District Council’s Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme.
Read moreKaipara 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.
Read more- April 07, 2021
Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS).
Read more- 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.
Read moreImproving civic facilities in Dargaville
- February 16, 2021
Kaipara District Council will soon be seeking feedback on their proposal to develop a revitalised Dargaville civic precinct as part of their Long Term Plan consultation.
Read morePlan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
- February 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.
Read moreNew Valuations out for properties
- January 27, 2021
Look out for the new Government Valuation for your property in the mail from 04 February.
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 morePrivate Plan Change 78 Estuary Estates/Mangawhai Central
- November 30, 2020
The Private Plan Change is currently adjourned at the direction of the commissioners.
Read moreCouncil votes for Māori ward
- November 03, 2020
Kaipara District Council has voted to establish a new Māori ward to improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local Government decision-making.
Read more- August 06, 2020
Business and community groups affected by Covid-19 lockdown are benefitting from support offered by Kaipara District Council.
Read moreKaipara District Council adopts first Spatial Plan for Key Urban Areas, and will begin public consultation for Draft Mangawhai Spatial Plan
- May 28, 2020
Following several rounds of community and Mana Whenua consultation, Kaipara District Council has adopted a Spatial Plan for Dargaville, Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka.
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