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Preliminary results for local elections

  • October 12, 2025

The preliminary results for Kaipara are now available.

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Progress results for local elections
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Progress results for local elections

  • October 11, 2025

The progress results for Kaipara are now available.

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Kaipara election countdown: 35.2% voter turnout so far
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Kaipara election countdown: 35.2% voter turnout so far

  • October 03, 2025

With just seven days left before voting closes at 12 pm on Saturday 11 October.

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Mobile voting unit a first for Kaipara
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Mobile voting unit a first for Kaipara

  • September 17, 2025

We’re taking voting on the road for the 2025 local elections

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Local election voting papers on the way
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Local election voting papers on the way

  • September 09, 2025

The voting period runs from 9 September until 12 noon 11 October 2025.

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Candidate videos now live: Get to know who’s standing for Kaipara
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Candidate videos now live: Get to know who’s standing for Kaipara

  • September 01, 2025

Hear directly from those seeking to represent you

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Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan
Council business District-wide Stormwater Wastewater Water Water Supply Local Water Done Well

Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan

  • August 28, 2025

The adoption marks a significant step toward establishing a regionally controlled water services entity.

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Local Elections
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Local Elections

  • August 28, 2025

Key information ahead of the voting period.

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Candidate profiles for the local election live now
Elections

Candidate profiles for the local election live now

  • August 22, 2025

There are 32 candidates vying for a seat around the Kaipara District Council table

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Roading report - July 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville District-wide Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Ruawai Te Kopuru Roads

Roading report - July 2025

  • August 15, 2025

The roading team have completed 20 slips over the last nine months. Pahi Road (pictured) is well underway.

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Roadworks ahead
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Roadworks ahead

  • August 15, 2025

We have some major works happening on roads around the district this month.

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Council profiles released
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Council profiles released

  • August 08, 2025

The Government has established a new council performance measurement framework to give communities greater visibility of the performance of their local council. 

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Council adopts document outlining legal obligations to Māori
Council business District-wide

Council adopts document outlining legal obligations to Māori

  • August 05, 2025

Kaipara District Council has adopted a new document that explains local government legal obligations to Māori.

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Preliminary results for Raupō Drainage Committee Election
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Preliminary results for Raupō Drainage Committee Election

  • August 01, 2025

An election was held to fill six ratepayer positions on the Committee.

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Thirty two entered for upcoming Kaipara elections
Community District-wide Elections

Thirty two entered for upcoming Kaipara elections

  • August 01, 2025

A total of 32 candidates are confirmed for Kaipara District Council’s local elections on 11 October.

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Northland to establish new cross-council water organisation
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Northland to establish new cross-council water organisation

  • July 31, 2025

The council controlled organisation will deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027.

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Council crackdown leads to drop in dog complaints
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Council crackdown leads to drop in dog complaints

  • July 25, 2025

Complaints about wandering dogs fell by 65% and dog attacks are also down 43% over the same period.

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Champions and creatives receive boost
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Champions and creatives receive boost

  • July 10, 2025

More than $33,000 has been allocated through the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund and Creative Communities Scheme – Arts Funding.

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Behind the scenes of an elected member
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Behind the scenes of an elected member

  • July 08, 2025

The role of an elected member is anything but ordinary

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Pre-election Report calls community to engage
Community Council business District-wide Elections

Pre-election Report calls community to engage

  • July 08, 2025

The Report offers residents an overview of the challenges, opportunities, and priorities facing the district ahead of the local elections.

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Nominations open 4 July
Community Council business District-wide Elections

Nominations open 4 July

  • July 03, 2025

Nominations for candidates seeking election to the Kaipara District Council open Friday, 4 July.

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New website launched to showcase Kaipara
Community Culture District-wide

New website launched to showcase Kaipara

  • June 27, 2025

The platform is designed as a central hub, positioning the district as an ideal place to visit, live, work, and invest.

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Community champions honoured
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Community champions honoured

  • June 26, 2025

Exceptional individuals and organisations have been honoured at the Citizens and Environmental Awards

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Northland councils explore opportunities for water services delivery
Council business District-wide Local Water Done Well Stormwater Wastewater Water Water Supply

Northland councils explore opportunities for water services delivery

  • June 11, 2025

Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have agreed to establish a Northland-wide council-controlled organisation (CCO) to deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027.  

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Roading report - May 2025
Baylys Beach Dargaville District-wide Footpaths Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Roading report - May 2025

  • June 06, 2025

Did you know that a whopping 55% of journeys take place on just 16% of the KDC road network?

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Council sets fees and charges for the coming year
Council business District-wide

Council sets fees and charges for the coming year

  • June 06, 2025

Council has adopted new Fees and Charges for the 2025/2026 year at its May meeting.

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Fees for developers under review
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Fees for developers under review

  • May 29, 2025

Kaipara District Council has reviewed its Development Contributions Policy and is seeking feedback on the proposed changes.

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