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Dog related complaints increase in Kaipara
Animal Management Council business

Dog related complaints increase in Kaipara

  • October 03, 2024

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

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

Waste to energy plant for the private sector

  • July 04, 2024

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

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Kerbside recycling changes from 1 February 2024 - what does this mean for you?
Dargaville Hakaru Rubbish and Recycling

Kerbside recycling changes from 1 February 2024 - what does this mean for you?

  • February 02, 2024

Aerosol cans and aluminium foil or foil trays are no longer on the list for kerbside recycling collections in Kaipara district.

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Increase reported in Kaipara dog attacks
Animal Management

Increase reported in Kaipara dog attacks

  • December 15, 2023

The number of dog attacks in Kaipara has increased from 39 to 69 over the last year, according to Kaipara District Council’s newly released Annual Animal Management Report 2022-2023.

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Top tips to enjoy a Kaipara summer
Animal Management Community Rubbish and Recycling

Top tips to enjoy a Kaipara summer

  • December 13, 2023

Our population is expected to increase during the summer break, with people enjoying Kaipara District’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities. 

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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
Animal Management Community Kaipara Libraries Planning and Building Rubbish and Recycling

Council 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.

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Managing waste for a better future
Rubbish and Recycling

Managing waste for a better future

  • September 04, 2023

Kaipara District Council is updating its draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan (WMMP) and is asking the community for feedback.

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Change of rubbish and recycling collection day
Ruawai Rubbish and Recycling

Change of rubbish and recycling collection day

  • June 16, 2023

Rubbish and recycling collection day is changing for some rural properties in Ruawai and Matakohe.

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Kaipara District Council to investigate waste to energy plant potential
Community Rubbish and Recycling

Kaipara 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.

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Council agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment
Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Rubbish and Recycling Te Kopuru

Council agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment

  • April 05, 2023

Council has pressed pause on any changes to Kaipara’s waste and recycling services while a new waste strategy from central Government is assessed.

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Mangawhai extreme weather event - Cleaning up Kaipara
Hakaru Mangawhai Rubbish and Recycling

Mangawhai extreme weather event - Cleaning up Kaipara

  • March 15, 2023

With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road reopening this week we’ve extended the free drop-off for this weekend, 18 and 19 March at Hakaru refuse station.

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
Emergency Management Community Dargaville Kai Iwi Lakes Mangawhai Parks Rates Rubbish and Recycling Taharoa Domain Paparoa

Cyclone 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.

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara
Mangawhai Hakaru Dargaville Rubbish and Recycling Emergency Management

Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara

  • February 16, 2023

You now have until Friday 03 March to dispose of flood-damaged green waste and items free of charge at Dargaville and Hakaru transfer stations. Both transfer stations are operating normal hours during this time.  

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Looking after Kaipara this summer
Animal Management Community Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Rubbish and Recycling Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

Looking 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. 

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

Council services during Christmas and New Year break

  • December 05, 2022

Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.

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A smoke free summer
Parks Rubbish and Recycling

A smoke free summer

  • October 27, 2022

When you’re out and about this summer remember that all Council land and Council buildings are smokefree and Vapefree.

 

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

Kaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern waste minimisation strategy

  • February 24, 2022

Recent Council approval to extend existing waste management contracts ensures service continuity for the district, while staff prepare for the first phase of the overhaul of waste services.

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Kaipara canine companions
Animal Management Community Mangawhai Te Kopuru

Kaipara canine companions

  • January 18, 2022

Across our district, our animal management officers have been out and about with owners and their furry friends

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Council services over the Christmas New Year Break
Dargaville Kaipara Libraries Kaiwaka Mangawhai Rubbish and Recycling Animal Management

Council services over the Christmas New Year Break

  • November 16, 2021

With the Christmas holidays soon approaching, there will be some changes to a few Council services.

 

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Second LittaTrap audit reveals increase in rubbish
Dargaville Joint projects Mangawhai Rubbish and Recycling Stormwater

Second 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.

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Dog incidents decreasing in the Kaipara District
Animal Management Community

Dog incidents decreasing in the Kaipara District

  • October 01, 2021

Animal management services continue to improve since the Kaipara District Council brought them back in‑house.    

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Mayor's Message - August 2021
Mayor's Message Rubbish and Recycling Taumata Arowai

Mayor's Message - August 2021

  • August 23, 2021

At the time of writing, we have just entered our first Level 4 lockdown since March of last year.

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

Council makes a stand against Dome Valley Rubbish Tip Resource Consent

  • July 09, 2021

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

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First results of the multi-agency LittaTrap audit
Community Rubbish and Recycling Stormwater

First results of the multi-agency LittaTrap audit

  • 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.

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Lake Taharoa clean up discovers lost treasures and rubbish
Community Joint projects Parks Rubbish and Recycling Kai Iwi Lakes Taharoa Domain

Lake 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.

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

Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up

  • February 10, 2021

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

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

Long Term Plan 2021/2031 update

  • December 02, 2020

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

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Dog desexing subsidy creates high demand
Dargaville Animal Management

Dog desexing subsidy creates high demand

  • November 04, 2020

North Auckland Dog Rescue and Kaipara District Council’s offer to Community Service Cardholders to subsidise the cost of desexing their dogs have been in such hot demand they are now managing a waiting list.

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Work progresses in Kaipara under Te Tai Tokerau Redeployment Package
Community Joint projects Roads Parks Rubbish and Recycling

Work 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.

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