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Close to 100 people came together at the southern tip of the Pouto Peninsula to celebrate the opening of a new wharf in Kaipara.
- June 14, 2024
Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf
Close to 100 people came together at the southern tip of the Pouto Peninsula to celebrate the opening of a new wharf in Kaipara.
Guests were welcomed on to Waikaretu marae with a powhiri and a mihi whakatau before everyone made their way down to Pouto Point where the new 60 metre long wharf stretches out into the harbour.
Cutting the ribbon was a group affair, with Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson, Minister Hon Mark Patterson (Associate Minister for Regional Development, Associate Minister for Agriculture, and Minister for Rural Communities), MP for Northland Grant McCallum, and Waikaretu kaumatua Ben Hita all taking scissors to the red ribbon.
Kaumatua Ben Hita led a blessing for the wharf. Tamariki (children) from Pouto kura wove waiata and haka throughout the proceedings, to welcome guests and in support of speakers.
Standing at the wharf head with the harbour in the background, Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson addressed the crowd and acknowledged the uniqueness of Pouto and the opportunities the wharf opened up for the community and the wider district.
“Pouto is a special place not just for its variety of scenic beauty.”
“Having a wharf down here unlocks opportunities for business, for moving produce and people around the district and down to Auckland, for developing tourism ventures, ventures like cycle tours and horse riding tours, low impact adventures that bring high value to our district. This will all help to showcase and support our district.”
The timber decked wharf is built for all tides, so that boats can run alongside at any time of the day and in most types of weather.
Completing Pouto wharf signals the wrap up of the Kaipara Wharves project, which also included the Dargaville pontoon and the Pahi wharf upgrade and pontoon. The work was led by Kaipara District Council and supported by the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) through Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. Mayor Jepson also personally acknowledged Minister for Regional Development Hon Shane Jones for his foresight and role in making the project happen for the community.
The wharves project supports the strategic direction for Northland provided by the Tai Tokerau Economic Development Action Plan, Kaipara District’s Long Term Plan and numerous regional transport planning initiatives.
With the wharf complete, Kaipara District Council will soon start work to improve Pouto Point carpark. The carpark improvements include sealing the car park and pathway connections to the wharf. Construction is expected to start in the next two months. The carpark work is to be paid for with a central Government Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant and KDC reserve contributions.
Image: The new Pouto wharf stretching out into Kaipara Harbour.
About Kaipara KickStart
Kaipara Kickstart was led by Kaipara District Council and consisted of three major initiatives to support regional economic growth through improved access (Kaipara Roads), by enabling water transport (Kaipara Wharves – Dargaville pontoon, Pahi wharf and Poutō wharf) and improving diversity of land use (Kaipara Kai and Kaipara Water). The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) grants from Kānoa – RD for Kaipara Kickstart totalled $17.9 million. A further $740,000 was awarded in March 2020 to demonstrate effective water use for growing crops via two practical demonstration sites (Kaipara Water).
About the Tourism Infrastructure Fund
The central Government Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) provides up to $25 million annually to develop tourism-related infrastructure that supports regions facing pressure from tourism growth and in need of assistance — such as areas with high visitor numbers but small ratepayer bases.
Award-winning paper a win for Kaipara
- November 07, 2024
A joint paper on the suite of upgrades for the Mangawhai wastewater treatment plant has won the prestigious Paper of the Year award at the Water NZ conference.
Read more- November 06, 2024
A new observation tower for Baylys Beach will improve the response times and working conditions for volunteer lifeguards on the popular west coast beach.
Read more- October 29, 2024
What does play look like for your whānau? Play Week Aotearoa is running from 26 October to 1 November.
Read more- October 23, 2024
Kaipara District Council has allocated over $50,000 through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund and Creative Communities Scheme – Arts Funding, benefiting 33 successful applicants in 2024.
Read more- October 18, 2024
Fourteen Kaipara residents marked a momentous occasion on Thursday 17 October, officially becoming New Zealand citizens in a special ceremony.
Read more- October 17, 2024
A draft Welcoming Plan for Kaipara is now open for community feedback until 1 November, 2024.
Read more- October 11, 2024
Kaipara District Council has awarded more than $480,000 to 32 local organisations through its 2024 Community Grant and Reserve Contributions Fund.
Read more- October 11, 2024
Check out the latest work on the boardwalk extension for Baylys Beach. Piling is complete and now the team are installing the bearers and joists.
Read more- October 10, 2024
Shade sails are back up just in time for summer at parks across Kaipara! Every year, these sails are removed before winter for cleaning, maintenance, and storage, ensuring they’re in top shape for the warmer months.
Read more- September 26, 2024
The relationship agreements Kaipara District Council holds with Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau were terminated by the Council at its September meeting, with a view to start afresh with new agreements.
Read more- September 12, 2024
A new strategy developed by Northland’s four local authorities looks to improve accessibility across the region, which has the country’s second highest rate of disabilities and impairments.
Read more- September 09, 2024
It’s Welcoming Week, an opportunity to make our communities more welcoming to all those who choose to call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Read moreBoost to accelerate recovery efforts
- August 30, 2024
A suite of recovery and resilience projects underway in Kaipara District is set to benefit from more than half a million dollars in central government funds.
Read more- August 12, 2024
It’s official – starting Tuesday 20 August Mangawhai Library will provide the same professional, modern standard of services as the Dargaville Library.
Read more- August 06, 2024
Kaipara District Council and the Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service have agreed a way forward to kickstart remediation and repair of the slip and surf club building.
Read more- July 15, 2024
A set of new toilets for Baylys Beach goers were officially blessed and opened to the public late last week.
Read moreCouncils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs
- July 03, 2024
Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council are developing a joint panel of contractors to complete the remaining emergency recovery repairs, helping to save money and time for both councils.
Read moreDiversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July
- June 27, 2024
From 1 July Molesworth Drive southbound traffic will be diverted around Moir Point Road/Seabreeze Road for approximately three weeks.
Read more- June 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.
Read more- June 21, 2024
Downer is working hard to get construction done through the winter period, in time to have the third phase of the shared path open for use when summer rolls round again.
Read more- 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.
Read moreWaters infrastructure projects better off thanks to redirected funding
- May 31, 2024
More than $3.2million of external funding will be redirected into Kaipara District’s waters infrastructure budget after Council deciding to redirect existing uncommitted Better Off and Transition Support funding.
Read more- May 20, 2024
New toilets are on the way for Baylys Beach, to provide safe and accessible facilities for the community and visitors.
Read more- May 20, 2024
I am the proud patron of The Daring Trophy. The trophy is awarded to children who each year achieve noteworthy restoration of a sailing craft.
Read moreRecord 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.
Read more- May 15, 2024
Kaipara District Council staff are calling on the community to support them to promote respect and inclusion this Pink Shirt Day – and beyond.
Read moreMolesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz
- May 09, 2024
Molesworth Drive has been a hive of activity, with crew working on the third phase of the shared path spread across different zones.
Read moreMountain Road repairs ticked off the list
- May 05, 2024
Kaipara District Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair, this time in Maungaturoto.
Read moreANZAC commemorations across Kaipara District
- April 26, 2024
Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.
Read more- March 27, 2024
We're ready to welcome visitors during the Easter break. People from near and far will be enjoying Kaipara district's beaches, lakes and vibrant communities.
Read more- March 22, 2024
Kaipara District Council has gone to the open market for a new roading contractor as the current contract with Ventia comes to a close.
Read more- March 11, 2024
Up to $10,000 is up for grabs in round one of Kaipara’s Rural Travel Fund for 2024.
Read more- March 11, 2024
Kaipara District Council is grappling with compounding inflation and recovery costs.
Read more- March 07, 2024
Work on Pouto wharf has been progressing well during weather and tidal windows, with the crew taking every opportunity to complete piling works, concreting, and install bearers. With most of the piles now in place, the crew are focused on completing the bracing and joists over the next fortnight.
Read more- March 01, 2024
Consultation for Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 is scheduled for 4 April – 4 May 2024. In the lead up to the consultation period, Mayor Craig Jepson is encouraging everyone to get involved.
Read moreVolunteers recognised for contribution to community
- February 16, 2024
Four Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their services to the community at the annual Kaipara Citizen’s Awards.
Read more- February 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 more- February 13, 2024
Two bridges in Tangiteroria will undergo essential works this year to improve safety and restore full vehicle access, resulting in temporary closures on Omana Road and Pukehuia Road.
Read more- February 08, 2024
Hundreds of people descended on Taha Awa Riverside Gardens on Tuesday 6 February to mark Waitangi Day with music, cultural performances, activities, kai, and community vibes at Waitangi ki Kaipara.
Read moreWork on the third phase of the Mangawhai shared path to kick off
- February 02, 2024
Works on the next phase of the Mangawhai shared path kick off 7 February.
Read more- January 12, 2024
Tinopai wharf is currently closed due to significant deterioration and structural damage.
Read more- December 21, 2023
Are you a local food vendor, business owner, artist or creative? Come and be part of a community event to celebrate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi!
Read more- December 13, 2023
Our population is expected to increase during the summer break, with people enjoying Kaipara District’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities.
Read more- December 06, 2023
Downer, our contractors, along with community volunteers (including Friends of Mangawhai Community Park) will be knocking back pest plants in Mangawhai Community Park.
Read morePermanent design for Wood Street confirmed
- November 22, 2023
We have now finalised the design for Wood Street. A huge thanks to everyone who has been involved over the years and through the design trials to get to this permanent design.
Read moreWeather causes further delays to Pouto wharf completion
- November 20, 2023
Another round of weather events, including ex-Cyclone Lola, has affected works on Poutō wharf and extended the completion date out to the end of the summer.
Read 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 more- November 01, 2023
More than 250 Ripiro Beach visitors stopped to chat with representatives from Council, local authorities, and the community over Labour Weekend.
Read more- October 27, 2023
Your chances of surviving a heart attack are improved by as much as 45% - 50% if a defibrillator (AED) is used within the first 3 – 5 minutes.
Read moreKaipara District Council at community markets
- October 27, 2023
Over the next two weekends, Kaipara District Council Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about attending markets around the district.
Read moreExpansion of wastewater network capacity set to enter first stages
- October 27, 2023
Elected Members agreed to commence the first two stages of a multi-year project to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme.
Read 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 moreGovernment funding boosts flood resilience
- October 09, 2023
Kaipara is set to benefit from $2.6 million recently announced by the Government to boost resilience and reduce the risk of major flood damage.
Read more- September 29, 2023
Dargaville residents and visitors are one step closer to easier and safer active transport options after Kaipara District Council’s decision to progress the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project.
Read more- September 28, 2023
Twenty-one Kaipara residents were welcomed as new citizens at a ceremony in Dargaville.
Read moreFunding approval for Kaipara tourism facilities
- September 26, 2023
Upgrading the Taharoa Domain day visitor toilet facilities, improving drainage in Mangawhai Community Park, and completing the award-winning Baylys Beach boardwalk are all on the cards for Kaipara District Council’s (KDC) work programme thanks to a cash injection from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Read moreCalling on the community to support reading for pleasure and wellbeing
- September 25, 2023
Soon, Dargaville and Te Kopuru locals will see little libraries popping up around the community.
Read more- September 19, 2023
Summer is on its way and it’s time to start preparing for a drought. Meteorologists are predicting a dry windy summer.
Read more- September 18, 2023
More than 900 voices from the east and west of Kaipara celebrated te reo Māori with waiata as the clock struck 12pm on Rāpare 14 o Hepetema (Thursday 14 September).
Read 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 moreRemoving problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people
- September 05, 2023
A new collaborative project has arisen from the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which aims to build Northland’s resilience to future adverse weather events by tackling the problem of fallen and at-risk trees.
Read moreTe Ara o Te Whai - Mangawhai boardwalk opens to public
- August 31, 2023
Sunny weather and an incoming tide provided the perfect backdrop to open the Mangawhai boardwalk to a large gathering last week.
The boardwalk is the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path project, connecting the village to the heads, and making it safer and easier to travel by foot, bike, or scooter along busy Molesworth Drive.
Read more- August 14, 2023
Be a considerate neighbour and think about how your noise might affect those around you.
Read moreNorthern Wairoa River flood prevention
- August 08, 2023
An update from Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council.
Read more- July 19, 2023
Tell us what you think about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville.
Read 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 more- July 11, 2023
From 1 July 2023, popular and new fiction books can be borrowed rent free through Kaipara Libraries.
Read moreSecond phase of Mangawhai shared path nears completion
- July 10, 2023
Progress has been tracking well on the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path, with the boardwalk section now stretching right across the water by the causeway.
Read more- July 10, 2023
The Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund gave out a total of $532,443.94 to residents and ratepayers in the Kaipara district.
Read morePoutō wharf construction work temporarily suspended until September
- June 27, 2023
Contractors working on the finishing touches for Poutō wharf have had to down tools until conditions are more favourable to complete the remaining piling and wharf head.
Read more- June 15, 2023
Kaipara District Council Parks and Open Spaces team manage six of the district’s cemeteries and recently funded community-led work to repair the gates to their former glory.
Read more- June 13, 2023
A sunny day set the scene for the official opening of Stage One of the Kaihu Valley Trail (KVT), which was celebrated with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Ahikiwi Marae on Saturday 10 June.
Read more
- June 12, 2023
Friends and family of the late Sibyl Canning gathered at the Moir Street Reserve to plant a kowhai in memory of Sibyl and her contribution to Mangawhai.
Read more- June 01, 2023
Do you live in or love visiting Baylys Beach? Tell us what you think about a new playground for the settlement.
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 11, 2023
A huge shoutout to the Paparoa Cyclone Response Fundraiser Committee for their generous donation towards the Kaipara District Mayoral Relief Fund.
Read more- May 11, 2023
A new addition to Kaipara District library’s TUTU collection has arrived just in time for winter. The Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT) helps assess energy efficiency and find ways to keep your home warmer, drier and cheaper to run.
Read moreOut and about at Kaipara community markets
- May 10, 2023
Over the next month, Elected Members and Council staff are attending community markets around Kaipara District.
Read moreKaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event
- May 09, 2023
There are a number of roads impacted after heavy rainfall throughout the district on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
Read morePermanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year
- May 08, 2023
Construction of the permanent upgrade for Wood Street will take place next year, after Council has signalled prioritising emergency works over planned projects for the upcoming Annual Plan 2023/2024.
Read moreKaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events
- May 04, 2023
February’s extreme weather events have impacted roads across Kaipara. Our roading network has suffered significant long-lasting damage, and many issues will not be a simple fix.
Read 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 moreKaipara District Council to investigate waste to energy plant potential
- April 26, 2023
Staff will explore options for a waste to energy plant after Elected Members supported a Notice of Motion at today’s Council Meeting.
Read moreFarmers and growers attend Kaipara Water Demonstration Site field visit
- April 12, 2023
Late last month a warm Kaipara sun shone on a group of farmers and growers keen to hear about a season of growing squash in Maunganui Bluff, north of Dargaville.
Read moreKaipara 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 moreExtreme weather events February 2023 - Support available for those affected
- April 11, 2023
A number of agencies are offering support for those affected by February's extreme weather events.
Read more- April 06, 2023
Kellys Bay Recreational Reserve will no longer operate as a camping reserve.
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 more- 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.
Read more- March 07, 2023
If your home was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and you need support to find temporary accommodation, the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) can help you.
Read moreLangs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update
- February 27, 2023
Contractors working on the Lang’s Beach bridge on Cove Road have encountered further challenges, delaying the reopening of the bridge until Wednesday morning.
Read more
Message from the Mayor - one step back, two steps forward
- February 27, 2023
I am not sure anyone would have believed me had I said we would have to contend with another extreme weather event during the on-going aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreTravellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
- February 26, 2023
Authorities in Northland are advising travellers to stay up-to-date and amend their plans if necessary as key local roads damaged in Friday’s heavy rain around Mangawhai and surrounding areas will remain closed until midweek and in some cases, longer.
Read moreMangawhai severe weather event l Places of shelter now closed
- February 25, 2023
Everyone has now left the overnight accommodation centres at Campbell Park Christian Camp, Moir Point Christian Camp and the community-led centre at St John's Hall in Kaiwaka.
Read moreMangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates
- February 24, 2023
UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023
Read moreResponse to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read 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
After February's extreme weather events, you or someone you know, may be feeling upset, exhausted, overwhelmed or uncertain. You don’t have to manage this on your own, there are free resources available to support you during this time.
Read 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.
Read moreUpdate from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
- February 20, 2023
Yesterday I was able to witness first hand some of the hard work that has been happening across the district to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Read moreRapid Response Teams reaching residents
- 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.
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.
Read moreCyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
- February 16, 2023
A number of our staff have been diverted to emergency services relating to Cyclone Gabrielle. Council services will continue but some with limited capacity so please be patient. We will continue to keep you updated.
Read moreMessage from Mayor Craig Jepson: Starting recovery
- February 15, 2023
When you see the sun come out and the wind has dropped, it could be difficult to believe what we have experienced in the last few days.
Read moreMessage from Mayor Craig Jepson - Dargaville flooding
- February 14, 2023
In the early hours of this morning Awakino River on the northern outskirts of Dargaville breached its banks.
Read more- February 14, 2023
It’s been a tough day, especially for parts of Dargaville, with Awakino River and some of Ruawai now being evacuated. By 7pm, high tide, we expect to have evacuated everyone from areas we think are vulnerable.
Read more- February 13, 2023
This is the second State of Emergency for Northland in two weeks. Again, as a precautionary measure, the State of Emergency was called early so we could be well prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle before it hits.
Read more- February 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 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 moreCar wreckage removed from Pouto Point
- January 25, 2023
Salt services, a professional dive team, spent most of a day early last week pulling an old car wreck out of the water. The car had been submerged some years ago and was resting where work was starting on the wharf head.
Read moreNew officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping
- January 17, 2023
Kaipara communities will soon see officers regularly patrolling freedom camping hot spots, offering education and increasing awareness of proposed new national freedom camping rules.
Read morePot unlocked for Pouto Point amenity improvements
- January 10, 2023
Improvements to the Poutō Point carpark area can progress in 2023 thanks to further funding from Kaipara District Council.
Read more- December 22, 2022
The growing season for the Kaipara Water demonstration sites has kicked off with the Maunganui Bluff site planted out with squash earlier this week.
Read more- December 15, 2022
Northland motorists are being asked to be patient this summer as the Northland Transportation Alliance battles relentless wet weather while attempting roading repairs.
Read moreLooking after Kaipara this summer
- December 14, 2022
Kaipara’s population is expected to explode during the summer break, with people enjoying the district’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities.
Read more- December 13, 2022
The four councils in our region are working together on a plan to make our communities more accessible to live, work, play and visit.
Read morePouto wharf takes shape
- December 09, 2022
The construction of Poutō wharf has really been trucking along recently, with another dozen piles driven in the ground last week.
Read more- December 08, 2022
Paparoa Village Green users can now picnic and play under brightly-coloured shade sails thanks to a collaborative effort between the Paparoa community and Kaipara District Council.
Read moreCouncil services during Christmas and New Year break
- December 05, 2022
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
Read moreWaka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville
- December 05, 2022
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in Dargaville to get on their bikes with a Transport Choice programme grant of approximately $8,000,000 to be provided to Kaipara District Council, announced on 4 December 2022.
Read more- December 01, 2022
The Ruawai Community Panel gathered for the second time this year to take a guided tour of the Raupo Drainage Scheme.
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- November 17, 2022
Sea, sand, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest bird were all on hand for the opening of Kaipara’s newest loos.
Read more- November 07, 2022
If you live in Poutō or have gone for a drive down recently, you will have seen some of the wharf construction taking shape.
Read more- November 03, 2022
Kaipara District Council staff are working to install vehicle barriers at the end of Raymond Bull Road to prevent vehicles driving through wetland habitat to the protected coastline.
Read more- October 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 more- October 10, 2022
The preliminary results for Kaipara District Council elections are now available.
Read more- October 08, 2022
Progress results for Kaipara’s local government elections are now available.
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
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 more- September 16, 2022
From today, voting packs for local elections begin rolling out to letterboxes across Kaipara.
Read moreSunflowers and squash to brighten Kaipara Water demonstration sites
- September 15, 2022
Kaipara District Council has confirmed sunflowers and squash for the second growing season of the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
Read moreKaihu Valley Trail September update
- September 08, 2022
An update on the Kaihu Valley Trail including fencing progress, funding and latest finds along the trail.
Read moreCouncil Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures
- September 07, 2022
A Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment Plant Advisory Group (MAG) is helping to guide a future strategy for the growing town’s wastewater disposal.
Read more- September 02, 2022
The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Trust will soon start work on a new Flow Bowl and Street Skateboarding Plaza, following a grant from Kaipara District Council.
Read moreBetter off with funding for community hubs
- September 01, 2022
Two new community hubs move a step closer with Kaipara District Council opting to apply for the Three Waters Better Off Funding Package, provided by Central Government, to help fund them
Read moreBlessing event heralds completion of first phase
- August 31, 2022
A blessing event carried out with Te Uri o Hau iwi representatives earlier this week signalled the completion of the first phase of the Mangawhai shared path works.
Read morePouto wharf works get set to kick off
- August 24, 2022
Work to construct Poutō wharf is set to begin shortly.
Read moreCouncil improves system resilience
- August 23, 2022
The first part of a multi-phase project to manage Council’s water and wastewater asset network more efficiently and improve its resilience is complete.
Read more- August 16, 2022
Thirty candidates are confirmed for Kaipara District Council’s local elections on 8 October.
Read more- August 11, 2022
Kaipara District Council is considering purchasing land in Mangawhai for future use as public sporting and recreational facilities and wants to hear what the community thinks.
Read moreMangawhai balance tank takes shape
- August 08, 2022
Last week saw the first of the pre-cast concrete slabs for Mangawhai’s new wastewater balance tank carefully craned into place.
Read more- August 02, 2022
If you are passionate about Ruawai and its future, the newly created Ruawai Adaptive Pathways Community Panel is looking for members just like you!
Read more- July 29, 2022
Council staff are asking the Kaipara community to report any antisocial behaviour around public facilities after a recent run of vandalism.
Read more- July 28, 2022
Kaipara District Council has approved the Exposure Draft District Plan for release, inviting the public to provide feedback.
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
Seven Kaipara residents have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the district’s citizens and environment at an award ceremony held in Dargaville.
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 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
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.
Read more- June 22, 2022
Pop into Dargaville Museum to see their latest display on the development of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
Read morePlanting 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.
Read more- June 01, 2022
Artists, Sean Duffell and Thijs de Koning, spent three days at the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) in Mangawhai Community Park last week, adding a splash of colour and creativity to the space.
Read more- May 30, 2022
The project to install a new toilet at Lincoln Street Reserve is a step closer to completion with the new facilities delivered to site last week.
Read 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 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.
Read moreCouncil confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
- May 25, 2022
Amendments to Kaipara District’s Speed Limits Bylaw were unanimously passed at the May Council Meeting, resulting in new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharo Road) areas.
Read more- May 24, 2022
Down the road from the mighty Tāne Mahuta, a road-carpet was rolled out and lights set to green as the newly sealed 1.5km stretch of Waipoua River Road was opened for traffic.
Read more- May 19, 2022
Work to improve the wastewater network in Kaiwaka is scheduled to begin on 23 May 2022.
Read moreBalance tank build begins
- May 11, 2022
A new balance tank for Mangawhai's wastewater treatment plant is one step closer to completion, with the first pre-cast concrete slabs poured for the tank structure.
Read moreTe Tai Tokerau councils adopt region-wide climate adaptation strategy
- May 11, 2022
Te Tai Tokerau councils celebrated a unique milestone in April after the adoption of New Zealand’s first region-wide climate adaptation strategy.
Read more- May 10, 2022
Kaipara District Council has voted unanimously to adopt a ten year library strategy, paving the way forward for an equitable, modern library service.
Read more- May 05, 2022
Work is underway to implement new speed limits in the Mangawhai – Kaiwaka (including Hakaru) and Kaiwaka West (including Oneriri Road and Oruawharu Road) areas.
Read moreNew toilet buildings for Mangawhai and Maungaturoto craned into place
- April 29, 2022
Projects to install new toilets in Mangawhai and Maungaturoto reached milestones recently, as the new facilities were delivered to their sites.
Read moreAdditional funding for Pouto wharf confirmed
- April 14, 2022
Elected Members have unanimously approved paying the forecasted $265,000 project shortfall for Poutō wharf, funded from the district’s financial contributions reserves.
Read moreKaihu Valley Trail April update
- April 13, 2022
Check out the latest happenings on the Kaihu Valley Trail progress, including the discovery of some railway artefacts.
Read 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
Kaipara District Council is extending a stern warning to people who are parking illegally around schools and making it unsafe for young children.
Read more- March 30, 2022
Two new footbridges were opened at a double ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Kaipara township of Kaiwaka on Saturday 26 March.
Read more- March 18, 2022
We are aware some Maungaturoto residents have recently experienced events of low pressure or in some instances disrupted water supply to their properties.
Read moreHarvest begins across demonstration sites
- March 16, 2022
Harvesting is underway across the Kaipara Water demonstration sites.
Read more- March 11, 2022
Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and other delays to the programme have inevitably slowed the Poutō wharf project, but the team have made progress and are now working through the tail end of the developed design.
Read more- March 07, 2022
At a recent Council meeting, staff gave an update on Gumdiggers Track and the work happening behind the scenes.
Read more- March 07, 2022
Work to build two new footbridges in Kaiwaka is entering its final stages. The footbridges provide a safer link for pedestrians to cross the river, improving connectivity for the Kaiwaka community.
Read more- March 02, 2022
A small number of people parking badly at schools around the district are making the area unsafe and obstructing lines of sight for other drivers.
Read moreWater storage plan to ease Dargaville water restrictions
- March 02, 2022
The Waiatua Dam (on Opanake Road) may be the solution to end the Dargaville and Baylys Beach water shortages, according to a preliminary investigation, commissioned by Kaipara District Council.
Read more- February 24, 2022
Locals and visitors with their boogie boards, beach bags, skateboards and shopping bags piled on board the Mangawhai Village to Beach bus over summer, turning out in even greater numbers than previous years of the trial service.
Read more- February 24, 2022
At yesterday's Council meeting, the Kaipara District Council approved paying the forecasted $487,000 sealing project shortfall to complete Pouto Road Phase 1, from its retained earnings.
Read moreMolesworth Drive shared path works
- February 16, 2022
Starting today through to Wednesday 23 February a short section of Molesworth Drive from the ITM down to Nautical Heights will go down to one lane, with flow managed using traffic lights.
Read more- February 16, 2022
Last week saw the installation of a temporary sign marking the Dargaville entrance of the Kaihu Valley Trail.
Read more- February 14, 2022
The truss is now up on the abutments at the north bridge, with physical construction of the boardwalk starting last week.
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Smart water use supports growth across diverse crops
- February 08, 2022
Growth is the word of the day when it comes to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites. The summer months have seen the former grassed paddocks turn into a jungle of green activity on both sites.
Read more- February 04, 2022
The Northland Transportation Alliance’s (NTA) Unsealed Road Improvement Project remains on track to approved project milestones with 84.4 km’s of the network’s road pavement layering completed to date.
Read more- February 02, 2022
Check it out! Our Mangawhai office now has a dedicated food scraps bin for the staff kitchen, thanks to Sustainable Kaipara and their Community Compost Collection Service.
Read moreTwo thirds of Maungaturoto raw watermain renewal work completed
- February 02, 2022
Work is progressing well on the raw watermain renewals in Maungaturoto.
Read moreFinding balance: meeting wastewater demand
- February 02, 2022
The Council is about to start constructing a balance tank, to increase the capacity of the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme.
Read morePouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion
- January 28, 2022
Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road will be completed in April, despite delays caused by wet weather in the Kaipara District post the Christmas break.
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- January 28, 2022
Upgrades to numerous unsealed Northland roads are well underway, with a substantial amount of work to be completed by the end of June in the Kaipara District.
Read more- January 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
Representatives of the Pahi community met with Council at the wharf last week to work out where a new toilet block could go.
Read more- January 18, 2022
Across our district, our animal management officers have been out and about with owners and their furry friends
Read more- January 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 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 moreVillage intersections and shared path - December 2021
- December 15, 2021
With the border opening there will be increased traffic travelling through both of the worksites. Please remind your visitors ahead of their arrival that these are still active work sites in the lead up to the break – give your friends and family a heads up so they can be prepared for possible travel delays and can plan their journeys accordingly.
Read more- December 09, 2021
Kaipara District Council’s externally funded Unsealed Road Improvements Project remains on track with a little over half the project completed. Northland Transport Alliance Maintenance Lead Bernard Petersen says this includes just over 70 kilometres of unsealed surfaces upgraded.
Read moreKaipara District Council appoints Iwi relations team
- December 08, 2021
Iwi Liaison Manager Jack Rudolph and Māori Advisor Missy Hokai joined the Council on 1 November, to strengthen a Te Ao Māori capability and viewpoint across the organisation.
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Seeds sown for Kaipara Water demonstration sites
- December 03, 2021
Visitors to the Kaipara Water demonstration sites will spot the beginnings of green growth starting to peek through the soil.
Read more- December 01, 2021
As part of ongoing improvement of Kaipara’s unsealed roading network, the Northland Transportation Alliance is using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to confirm pavement thickness safely and rapidly across the district.
Read more- December 01, 2021
It begins! Fulton Hogan started physical works to improve Waipoua River Road this week.
Read moreEmployment opportunities for Kaiwaka locals
- December 01, 2021
Work to install the Kaiwaka footbridges will start in early January and continue for around seven weeks. With it comes some great employment opportunities for local contractors.
Read more- November 25, 2021
Our Kaipara District Council team is excited to see the sealing start to roll out for Phase one of the Pouto Road project – the upgrade of the northern portion running down to Ari Ari Road junction.
Read moreOver $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021
- November 18, 2021
The $8.06M Unsealed Roading Network project that began in May last year, has crossed the halfway mark with completion of the first season’s physical pavement and associated works at a cost of $4.3M to end of October.
Read more- 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.
Read more- November 15, 2021
A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.
Read more- November 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 morePouto wharf construction to start in 2022
- November 03, 2021
Construction work for the new Poutō wharf will begin in 2022.
Read more- November 03, 2021
What would you like to see on the murals for two new public toilets in Mangawhai?
Read more- November 03, 2021
Creative Northland on behalf of Kaipara District Council will be the lead on public consultation to gather, analyse and prepare documentation of key findings that will inform a 10 year Arts, Culture and Heritage strategy for the Kaipara.
Read moreWaipoua River Road works set to start
- November 02, 2021
An onsite blessing will be held by Te Roroa on Friday 12 November to mark the start of construction on the $1.8m Waipoua River Road project.
Read more- October 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 moreWork starting on Maungaturoto's raw watermain pipes
- October 22, 2021
Over the next few months, our team and contractors will replace approximately 3,000m of ageing raw watermain pipes.
Read more- October 20, 2021
As part of our Long Term Plan, we undertook to explore options to expand the capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme to accommodate growth in the area and summer peak flows.
Read more- October 20, 2021
A total of $45,155.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read moreIntersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend
- October 15, 2021
There’s been significant progress on the Village intersection improvements recently. Night works have enabled the programme to see only a small delay in spite of the recent Level 4 lockdown and restrictions.
Read moreSecond LittaTrap audit reveals increase in rubbish
- October 15, 2021
Findings of the latest LittaTrap audit found an increase of rubbish captured. LittaTraps (a simple, cost-effective net that sits inside a stormwater grate) have been installed around Northland through a multi-agency initiative.
Read 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 more- October 01, 2021
Animal management services continue to improve since the Kaipara District Council brought them back in‑house.
Read more- 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.
Read more- September 29, 2021
The public feedback period for the Discussion Documents as part of our District Plan review process has closed.
Read morePahi wharf upgrade - old handrails come down, new ones go up
- September 22, 2021
It’s been a hive of activity down at the Pahi wharf recently. The upgrade has started with local contractors Huband carrying out the carpentry and repair work on the wharf.
Read more- September 22, 2021
Ngā mihi mō au korero whakahoki!
Thank you for your feedback. We had a fantastic response to our recent survey asking for help to select one of the trial crops for Kaipara Water demo site two. The winner by community vote was kaanga ma.
Read more- September 09, 2021
Dawn broke over the land and water this morning, as Te Uri o Hau kaumātua Hone Martin led a blessing ceremony to begin construction down at Pahi wharf.
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- September 09, 2021
Spring has sprung and so has action at our Kaipara Water sites. The project team is busy with planting plans and site preparation and now we need your help.
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
Want to stay connected with what's happening in Kaipara? Heard about Antenno? A free mobile app that sends you posts & alerts – and lets you report Council-related issues directly to us.
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 moreNew Reserve Management Plans for Pou Tu o Te Rangi and Harding Park
- August 25, 2021
Council and the Pou Tu o Te Rangi Joint Management Committee are preparing new reserve management plans (RMPs) for the Pou Tu o Te Rangi historic reserve and Harding Park (including the adjoining Old Mount Wesley Cemetery).
Read more- August 24, 2021
The Council has awarded the contract to design and build the two Kaiwaka footbridges to Bridge It NZ.
Read more- August 24, 2021
While our libraries are closed during Level 4 and Level 3, online services are available and brimming with choice. eBooks, magazines and newspapers, audiobooks and more are on offer, and all free!
Read more- August 16, 2021
As part of the District Plan Review, Discussion Documents are now out for comment.
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 moreCouncil 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 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 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 more- May 28, 2021
We are stoked to be part of an excellent collaborative project, trapping and assessing rubbish before it finds its way into our waterways and out to sea.
Read moreInfrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District
- May 19, 2021
Nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year.
Read more- May 19, 2021
The Kaipara Kai Hub team have been in the news a lot recently with all their peanut trial mahi!
Read 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 10, 2021
A fresh, new, tikanga-based approach to organisational change, a new strategy designed to overcome the digital divide, and two examples of outstanding personal leadership have helped Northland councils scoop four awards available to local government managers.
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 15, 2021
Ripiro Beach runs from the bottom of the Maunganui Bluff through to Pouto Peninsula.
Read moreLake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish
- April 15, 2021
A friendly reminder to take only photos and leave only footprints at the Taharoa Domain when exploring the wonderful jewel of Kaipara.
Read 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 06, 2021
Our Parks team and local contractors Turf Tamer recently completed work by the Kaiwaka River (north eastern side of the bridge).
Read moreHistoric Daring schooner approved to berth temporarily next to Mangawhai Museum
- April 01, 2021
Kaipara District Elected Members have voted in favour of a proposal to temporarily store the 157-year-old ship the Daring next to the Mangawhai Museum.
Read more- April 01, 2021
Work will begin again at the Mangawhai Community Park after the Easter break.
Read more- March 24, 2021
We’re having some issues at the moment around bad parking behaviour at both Mangawhai Beach School and Dargaville Primary School
Read more- March 24, 2021
Recently we received the good news that Waka Kotahi NZTA have granted funding to complete phase 1 of our new shared path.
Read more- March 22, 2021
The first part of the Pouto Road sealing project is set to start this week from Wednesday 24 March, kicking off one of Kaipara’s most significant road sealing projects.
Read more- March 10, 2021
Gumdiggers Track is a walkway formed by the Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust (the Trust).
Read more- March 09, 2021
We recently started the evaluation for the Wood Street revitalisation project.
Read more- March 05, 2021
Two footbridges are to be erected in Kaiwaka, parallel to State Highway 1 and crossing streams at the northern end of the township.
Read more- 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 more- February 24, 2021
Two pōhutukawa trees have been poisoned by vandals in Mangawhai. The trees – approximately fifteen years old and growing on Council-owned coastal reserve – are exhibiting crown damage and other signs of herbicide poisoning.
Read moreTalk with Elected Members about future plans
- February 24, 2021
Kaipara District Council is consulting on their proposed plan for the next ten years and Elected Members will be on hand to talk about it and answer questions.
Read moreRecord numbers jump on board for Mangawhai's Village to Beach Loop Bus Service
- February 22, 2021
Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer. The bus ran daily 27 December – 17 January and then every weekend and public holiday to 08 February, picking up passengers from Mangawhai Village to the surf beach.
Read more- February 16, 2021
Are you missing some stock? Our Animal Management team has collected some wandering sheep from Maungaturoto last week.
Read morePlan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
- February 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.
Read moreMotu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project
- February 09, 2021
Earlier this month Rīpia Marae representatives blessed the site of Motu Wheteke, ahead of physical works starting at the quarry. Kaipara District Council contractors are preparing to reopen the site, primarily for the Provincial Development Unit-supported Pouto Road sealing project.
Read more- 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 27, 2021
Since our last update, the Kaipara Kai Hub team has been busy managing crop trials, engaging with local growers looking at crop diversification, and supporting the kick-off of local projects. The trial site at Te Roroa’s Kai Iwi farm is looking lush.
Read moreWood Street Revitalisation Project Recent Survey Results
- January 26, 2021
Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to fill out our recent Wood Street survey. We had a good response with a total of 205 people selecting one of four options to reconfigure the parking near the entrance to Wood Street (from Molesworth Drive).
Read moreWood Street revitalisation project: Feedback wanted for entrance survey
- January 20, 2021
The interim design for the Wood Street revitalisation project has been in place since early December 2020.
Read more- January 13, 2021
Changes at Wood Street are part of the Wood Street revitalisation project, a community co-design that came about after the Mangawhai Business Association approached Council in 2019.
Read more- December 17, 2020
The FREE Village to Beach Loop bus service is running again this summer. Please let your family, friends, and all your visitors know. The bus service is free for everyone.
Read more- December 16, 2020
When Brian Armstrong and David Buttenshaw joined Fire and Emergency NZ as volunteers, they were both looking for the chance to give back to his community.
Read more- December 16, 2020
The first concrete pour was completed for the new pathway at Matakohe earlier this month.
Read more- December 16, 2020
Kaiwaka footbridges will form part of the Kaiwaka walking and cycling network and will reduce severance caused by the state highway and rivers.
Read more- December 15, 2020
If you want your berm looking immaculate it’s OK to mow it yourself if you want to.
Read moreCommunity collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
- December 14, 2020
After months of planning, the Wood Street revitalisation project really got rolling this month, with key changes implemented following the latest community co-design workshops.
Read more- December 09, 2020
Kaipara District’s 2020 Citizen & Environmental Awards have been presented.
Read more- December 08, 2020
We are go! Traffic is now one way on Wood Street. Entry is via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signs.
Read more- December 02, 2020
From tomorrow (Thursday 03 December) Wood Street will change to a one way traffic system. Entry will be via Molesworth Drive (similar to last summer’s trial). Please take care and look out for the new road markings and signage, which will be in place from this Thursday. Wheel stops are also being installed to complete the improvements to the back carpark.
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Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update
- December 02, 2020
See the results from surveys and events we've undertaken recently as part of our Long Term Plan.
Read more- November 30, 2020
Our contractors and their team are starting work on some of the improvements to the Mangawhai Community Park facilities later this week.
Read more- November 24, 2020
The weather turned out and so did the people. The Marine Hall was buzzing recently during a community open day for the proposed Pouto wharf.
Read moreKickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District Council
- November 18, 2020
Two proposed demonstration sites for the Kaipara Water project have been given the green light from Council, which will serve as real-life working examples of the best ways to irrigate high value horticultural crops.
Read more- November 17, 2020
How can we make Northland more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, migrants, or families with young children?
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Works start for Wood Street revitalisation project
- November 16, 2020
Works on the Wood Street interim design will be starting later this week!
Read more- November 16, 2020
Ruawai Water treatment plant played host to a number of local school kids as part of the EnviroSchools Water for Life
programme last week. The programme is a Northland Regional Council initiative.
- November 11, 2020
Hats off to the Ngā Uri o Hau Native Nursery team! They have been busy replanting some of the areas down at Mangawhai Community Park recently.
Read more- November 05, 2020
Construction has started on the new Baylys Beach walkway. The work is led by Kaipara District Council, with a $300,000 grant received through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Read more- November 04, 2020
Find out more about the new Pouto wharf at our upcoming community open day.
Read more- November 04, 2020
The beautiful stretch of weather we’ve been enjoying is great for the beach, but not for water supplies. Being wise with water at the beginning of the season can ease the pressures later on. Let’s streeeeeeech the supply as far as we can.
Read more- November 04, 2020
There’s been a lot of exciting mahi happening in Taharoa Domain recently. This year our Parks team and their contractors have planted more than 12,500 native trees as part of a regenerative planting plan and a successful pest cull has been undertaken around the Kai Iwi lakes area.
Read more- November 04, 2020
Kaipara District Council has used funding under the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package to complete some exciting roadside projects. The funding package, through the Provincial Growth Fund, is providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating immediate work opportunities for local people.
Read moreFire Station makes way for new shared space in Wood Street
- November 03, 2020
Fire Station cleared in Wood Street.
Read more- October 29, 2020
Kaipara District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to set new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka areas, including the Mangawhai urban area.
Read moreKaipara District Council awards funding to 19 community organisations
- October 28, 2020
More than $180,000.00 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Reserve Contributions Contestable Fund, Rural Travel Fund, and the Creative Communities Scheme.
Read more- October 09, 2020
Collaborative stormwater project kicks off with first LittaTrap installed in Mangawhai
Read more- October 01, 2020
The Kaipara District Council has passed a review of its accreditation as a recognised agency to conduct food verification with flying colours.
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 moreWork progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package
- September 09, 2020
Work is progressing at pace, as a result of $2.87m recently allocated to Kaipara District from the Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package. A total of $9.32 million is allocated across Northland. The funding package through the Provincial Growth Fund is providing urgent economic relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by creating immediate work opportunities for local people and businesses.
Read moreKaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade
- September 09, 2020
Approval from the Provincial Growth Fund and the release of $2.8 million means Kaipara District Council can progress with sealing the second section of Pouto Road (Phase 2).
Read more- September 04, 2020
Kaipara District Council Elected Members opted in to the first part of a reform of the three waters system when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the end of August.
Read moreKaipara District Council awards funds to 12 Mangawhai organisations
- September 01, 2020
A total of $132,320.00 has been awarded in the latest funding round for the Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account (MELA).
Read more- August 28, 2020
Minister Shane Jones has announced $15 million for Kaipara District Council for shovel ready infrastructure projects
Read moreKaipara District Council approves old Mangawhai Fire Station to be demolished
- August 26, 2020
Councillors this morning voted in favour of the former fire station building at 09 Wood Street to be demolished.
The Council owned building is unoccupied. The Mangawhai Fire Station has been in its new modern premises at 191 Molesworth Drive since late 2019.
Read more- August 13, 2020
Construction work for the new Dargaville pontoon is set to begin next month. The work is part of Kaipara KickStart, an umbrella programme led by Kaipara District Council and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, to grow the district’s economy and increase community wellbeing.
Read 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 awards funds to 41 community groups and organisations
- July 17, 2020
More than $122,000 has been awarded in the latest Kaipara District Council funding rounds for Community Grants, Rural Travel Fund, and Creative Communities Scheme.
Read moreFree online talk on current and future crop suitability in the Kaipara District
- June 25, 2020
An online talk with NIWA, Plant & Food Research, and Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research will present valuable climate and soil research for the district’s landowners.
Read moreKaipara District Council announces Wood Street revitalisation funds
- June 25, 2020
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded funds to Kaipara District Council for the next stage in the Wood Street revitalisation project. The funds are part of the Innovating Streets programme and pilot fund, which supports councils to deliver more vibrant and people-friendly public spaces by employing ‘tactical urbanism’. The grant will fund 90 percent of an interim treatment that will inform a permanent future upgrade in Wood Street.
Read moreKaipara District Council Announces Final Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case Approval
- May 29, 2020
Approval from MBIE on the Kaipara Water Transport Network and Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case means the Council can embark on the next stage of the project.
Read more- May 18, 2020
An online talk hosted by the Kaipara District Council will present valuable opportunities for the district’s landowners, and other businesses related to the horticulture industry.
Read more- May 08, 2020
Kaipara District Council is proposing to replace their old Bylaws with a new, tidier version and is asking the community for input before it is finalised.
Read moreKaipara District Council calls for Citizens Awards nominations, announces inaugural community award
- May 08, 2020
Nominations have opened for a new set of awards that Kaipara District Council has announced to acknowledge the work of individuals and organisations who protect and enhance the District’s unique environment.
Read more- March 04, 2020
Kaipara Kai, a support base for landowners and the kai industry was opened for business in Ruawai by Hon. Shane Jones today.
Read more- February 02, 2020
New road safety measures are being introduced outside several Kaipara schools to help make drivers more aware they are approaching school zones and the need to slow down.
Read more- November 27, 2019
A new governance structure has been established for Mangawhai Community Park, recognising the new level of maturity in the Park’s development.
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