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Quarterly roading report - July to September
Roads

Quarterly roading report - July to September

  • October 15, 2024

Kaipara’s roading services were transferred to Downer Ltd on 1 July and the team have been busy recruiting, assessing the network and planning their works programme.

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Paparoa-Oakleigh Road closed for slip repair
Maungaturoto Paparoa Roads

Paparoa-Oakleigh Road closed for slip repair

  • July 26, 2024

Our roading team and contractors are carrying out slip repair work on Paparoa-Oakleigh Road (near Wairere Road), Mon 29 July to Fri 2 August.

 

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

New contractor for Kaipara roading services

  • July 19, 2024

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

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June roading report
Bridges Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Te Kopuru

June roading report

  • July 18, 2024

We made the most of June’s relatively dry weather, carrying out culvert placements and water tabling across the district.

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Councils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Long Term Plan 2024-2027 Roads

Councils 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.

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

Diversion for section of Molesworth Drive Monday 1 July

  • June 27, 2024

From 1 July Molesworth Drive southbound traffic will be diverted around Moir Point Road/Seabreeze Road for approximately three weeks.

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A new delivery model
Council business Roads

A new delivery model

  • June 26, 2024

A new delivery model for transportation services and roading construction across Northland has been confirmed following decisions made by Far North, Kaipara, and Whangarei District and Northland Regional Councils.

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May roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Te Kopuru

May roading report

  • June 11, 2024

Teams are in full swing across both unsealed and sealed networks, preparing for the upcoming winter season.

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Molesworth Drive a hive of activity as shared paths works buzz
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Molesworth 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.

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April roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Te Kopuru

April roading report

  • May 08, 2024

Roading teams made the most of April’s dry weather, resurfacing 129,042m2 across the network and carrying out culvert replacements and water tabling.

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Mountain Road repairs ticked off the list
Emergency Management Infrastructure projects Maungaturoto Roads

Mountain Road repairs ticked off the list

  • May 05, 2024

Kaipara District Council contractors Ventia have completed another significant road repair, this time in Maungaturoto.

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March roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai

March roading report

  • April 19, 2024

Relatively dry weather in March enabled our roading team to push through our drainage maintenance and renewals.

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Online map shows latest slip repair details
Baylys Beach Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

Online map shows latest slip repair details

  • March 28, 2024

A new online mapping tool developed by Northland’s three district councils shows the latest repair plans for the remaining slips still affecting district roads following severe weather events that hit the region during 2022-23.

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Testing the market for roading services
Community Roads

Testing the market for roading services

  • 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. 

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February roading report
Dargaville Footpaths Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

February roading report

  • March 19, 2024

Our team made the most of February’s mixed bag of weather.

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Final repairs on Devich Road bridge to start Monday
Bridges Mangawhai Roads

Final repairs on Devich Road bridge to start Monday

  • March 01, 2024

Devich Road bridge will close again from next week while contractors carry out final repairs.

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January roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Taharoa Domain Te Kopuru

January roading report

  • February 29, 2024

January saw our teams commence routine spraying rounds, pavement repairs are full steam ahead and preseals and reseals are underway across the district.

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SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure - detour routes in place
Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure - detour routes in place

  • February 26, 2024

State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is now closed for crucial recovery works. Detour routes through the Kaipara district are open and operating.

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It's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland
Roads Baylys Beach Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Te Kopuru

It's Northland Time - campaign to promote Northland

  • February 22, 2024

A nationwide campaign to promote Northland during the Brynderwyn Hills closure is just kicking off and will run throughout the period of the closure.

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Tangiteroria bridges closing for essential renewal work
Bridges Infrastructure projects Roads

Tangiteroria bridges closing for essential renewal work

  • 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.

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December roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Footpaths Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

December roading report

  • February 12, 2024

Our roading teams worked hard throughout December to prepare our roads for a surge in traffic over the summer.

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Detour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Paparoa Roads

Detour routes and dates confirmed for upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure

  • February 09, 2024

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has confirmed detour routes and dates ahead of the upcoming closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Brynderwyn Hills for critical restoration work.

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Preparing SH1 eastern detour route
Mangawhai Roads

Preparing SH1 eastern detour route

  • January 31, 2024

With the Brynderwyn closure fast approaching, we’ve been busy preparing detour routes for additional traffic.

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Alternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
Roads Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Paparoa

Alternative routes to Northland ready for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure

  • January 24, 2024

Roading crews have made strong progress improving and stabilising the local alternative routes around the Brynderwyn Hills in anticipation of additional traffic due to the upcoming closure of SH1 Brynderwyn Hills

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Parking officers on patrol
Mangawhai Roads

Parking officers on patrol

  • January 24, 2024

Visiting Kaipara’s hot spots this summer? Please park considerately or risk taking an infringement (fine) home with you. 

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November roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

November roading report

  • December 22, 2023

We are now into the final stretch of 2023 and are pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year.

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Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project update
Dargaville Footpaths Funding Roads

Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project update

  • December 21, 2023

An update on the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project from Kaipara District Council Chief Executive, Jason Marris.

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October roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Glinks Gully Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

October roading report

  • December 12, 2023

Despite the unexpected interruption from Cyclone Lola,October was a very productive month on roads across Kaipara.

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

Permanent design for Wood Street confirmed

  • November 22, 2023

We have now finalised the design for Wood Street. A huge thanks to everyone who has been involved over the years and through the design trials to get to this permanent design.

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Kaipara slip repair timeline announced
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Kellys Bay Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara slip repair timeline announced

  • November 17, 2023

More than half of the 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads in the wake of multiple severe weather events that hit Northland earlier this year should be repaired by the middle of next year.

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Devich Road bridge repairs kick off next week
Bridges Mangawhai Roads

Devich Road bridge repairs kick off next week

  • November 09, 2023

Repairs on Devich Road bridge are set to start next week.

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Ex-cyclone Lola - Road conditions in Kaipara
Roads

Ex-cyclone Lola - Road conditions in Kaipara

  • October 30, 2023

UPDATED: 9.30am Tuesday 31 October 2023.

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

Kaipara District Council adopts Annual Report for 2022/2023

  • October 27, 2023

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

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September roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

September roading report

  • October 17, 2023

We are only just on the other side of Winter and are already feeling the benefits of warmer and drier weather.

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August roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Matakohe Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

August roading report

  • September 29, 2023

The end of another winter gave us some much-needed sunshine and blue skies. Now with Spring upon us and the days getting longer, our focus moves to pavement works.

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 Feedback on proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville
Roads Funding Footpaths Dargaville

Feedback on proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville

  • September 20, 2023

We received 320 submissions from the community on proposed connectivity improvements between residential Dargaville and the town centre.

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Northland roading improvements to ramp up
Roads

Northland roading improvements to ramp up

  • September 19, 2023

Northland’s three District Council roading teams are gearing up for a major resurfacing and road repair programme in the hope wet weather is set to ease.

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Removing problem trees to build Northland's resilience and warm its people
Roads Joint projects Funding Emergency Management Community

Removing 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.

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Vehicle access maintenance and stream realignment at Baylys Beach
Baylys Beach Ripiro Beach Roads

Vehicle access maintenance and stream realignment at Baylys Beach

  • August 31, 2023

If you’re driving along the beach, keep to the harder sand below the high tide mark.

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Kaipara's July roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's July roading report

  • August 24, 2023

The rainy weather persisted through July, resulting in 949 new pothole reports. To tackle the pothole issue, we introduced an additional pothole truck to speed up repairs.

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Devich Road Bridge update
Emergency Management Roads Bridges

Devich Road Bridge update

  • August 15, 2023

Council staff and contractors have been working on solutions to repair or replace Devich Road bridge, which was damaged in the 24 February extreme weather event.

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Slip repair on Glinks Road
Roads Te Kopuru

Slip repair on Glinks Road

  • July 20, 2023

Work to repair a slip on Glinks Road is scheduled from mid-September to mid-December 2023. 

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Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville
Community Dargaville Footpaths Funding Roads

Have your say on better connectivity for Dargaville

  • July 19, 2023

Tell us what you think about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville.

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Kaipara's June roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Ripiro Beach Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's June roading report

  • July 19, 2023

The unsealed network has remained a significant point of focus throughout this traditionally rainy month.

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Kaipara's May roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Maungaturoto Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's May roading report

  • June 19, 2023

It’s been nearly six months since Cyclone Gabrielle, however we are still actively repairing damages and working through a substantial backlog.

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Northland's continuing emergency roading repairs hampering general maintenance
Roads

Northland's continuing emergency roading repairs hampering general maintenance

  • June 12, 2023

The need to focus on continuing urgent road repairs due to ongoing wet weather and storm damage is delaying some routine maintenance on Northland’s council-owned roading networks.

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Kaipara's April roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's April roading report

  • May 11, 2023

This month, we have been primarily focused on clearing slips, performing tree and drainage works, and continuing with the unsealed rehabs program.

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Kaipara roading updates - 09 May weather event
Baylys Beach Community Dargaville Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru Hakaru

Kaipara 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.

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

Permanent upgrade of Wood Street to start next year

  • May 08, 2023

Construction of the permanent upgrade for Wood Street will take place next year, after Council has signalled prioritising emergency works over planned projects for the upcoming Annual Plan 2023/2024.

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Kaipara roading updates - Feb extreme weather events
Baylys Beach Bridges Community Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru Emergency Management

Kaipara 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. 

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Kaipara's March roading report
Baylys Beach Dargaville Hakaru Kaihu Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads

Kaipara's March roading report

  • April 11, 2023

Our roading team were kept busy all summer, responding to urgent roading issues following the extreme weather events we’ve had.

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SH1 Brynderwyns to open for northbound traffic 8am 01 March
Roads Emergency Management

SH1 Brynderwyns to open for northbound traffic 8am 01 March

  • February 28, 2023

In a controlled opening, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will re-open SH1 at the Brynderwyn Hills for northbound vehicles only from 8am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1 March).

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Langs Beach bridge, Cove Road and Mangawhai area | Roading Update
Bridges Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Emergency Management

Langs 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.

 

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Travellers urged to stay up-to-date with roading
Roads Community Dargaville Emergency Management Hakaru Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa

Travellers 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.

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Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates
Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Community Emergency Management

Mangawhai severe weather event l Roading updates

  • February 24, 2023

UPDATED: 2.18PM Thursday 02 March 2023

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Truck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route
Emergency Management Mangawhai Roads

Truck & trailer units banned from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai road route

  • February 20, 2023

Media release from Northland Civil Defence.

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Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
Community Dargaville Infrastructure projects Roads Emergency Management

Update 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.

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Roading Updates
Emergency Management Roads Community Dargaville Pahi Paparoa

Cyclone Gabrielle - Roading Updates

  • February 16, 2023

UPDATED: 2.17PM Thursday 02 March 2023

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Cyclone Gabrielle - Thursday 16 February 2023
Roads Dargaville Emergency Management

Cyclone Gabrielle - Thursday 16 February 2023

  • February 12, 2023

This article will be updated with information on Kaipara District Council services during Cyclone Gabrielle. 

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

Council calls on residents to help keep Kaipara tidy

  • February 08, 2023

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

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Road conditions Friday 3 February 2023
Bridges Dargaville Hakaru Kai Iwi Lakes Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Road conditions Friday 3 February 2023

  • January 31, 2023

This article with be updated as information on Kaipara's roading network is available. 

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Kaipara's December roading report
Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's December roading report

  • January 12, 2023

Our team worked hard throughout December, preparing our roads for the expected influx of summer traffic. 

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Pot unlocked for Pouto Point amenity improvements
Footpaths Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Parks Roads Wharves

Pot 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.

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Kaipara's November roading report
Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's November roading report

  • December 22, 2022

On the final stretch of 2022, the team have been pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year. Work continues on both the unsealed and sealed networks in anticipation of the summer rush and the expected increase in traffic. 

 

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Mayor's Message 20 December
Mayor's Message Roads

Mayor's Message 20 December

  • December 20, 2022

It’s been a busy month as the new Council gets its feet under the table. In November we agreed on the committee structures for the next three years, many of which remain the same from the previous triennium.

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Patience urged as regional road repairs continue
Joint projects Roads

Patience urged as regional road repairs continue

  • 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.

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Waka Kotahi funds to support walking and cycling in Dargaville
Dargaville Footpaths Funding Infrastructure projects Joint projects Roads

Waka 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.

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Kaipara's October roading report
Bridges Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's October roading report

  • November 15, 2022

With the continued improvements in weather, we are now full swing into unsealed and sealed pavement works. We have approximately 50kms of road to reseal in the 2022/23 season.

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Have your say on proposed speed changes for Pouto Peninsula and West Coast roads
Kai Iwi Lakes Roads Te Kopuru

Have your say on proposed speed changes for Pouto Peninsula and West Coast roads

  • October 28, 2022

Consultation is now open on a proposal for new speed limits in Kaipara’s Poutō Peninsula and West Coast catchment areas. You now have until Monday 5 December to give your feedback.

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Kaipara's September roading report
Roads Footpaths Bridges Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's September roading report

  • October 11, 2022

Our roading team made the most of the warmer, drier weather that came our way in September.

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Consultation confirmed for West Kaipara speed limits
Kai Iwi Lakes Roads Te Kopuru

Consultation confirmed for West Kaipara speed limits

  • September 30, 2022

You can soon give your feedback on proposed speed limits changes to Poutō Peninsula and West Coast roads. 

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Kaipara's August roading report
Bridges Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's August roading report

  • September 09, 2022

August brought a welcome reprieve from the wild weather and storm events of July. A total of 3,100 individual work items were completed throughout August.

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Kaihu Valley Trail September update
Dargaville Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaihu Valley Trail Roads

Kaihu Valley Trail September update

  • September 08, 2022

An update on the Kaihu Valley Trail including fencing progress, funding and latest finds along the trail.

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Kaipara's July roading report
Bridges Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's July roading report

  • August 18, 2022

Wild, wet and windy weather kept crews busy in July. A total of 3,358 individual work items were completed throughout the month. 

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Kaipara's June roading report
Bridges Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's June roading report

  • July 12, 2022

Maintenance activities have been widespread in June. During this typically wet period, there has been a focus on potholing, running metal and completing grading work.

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Kaipara's May roading report
Bridges Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Paparoa Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's May roading report

  • June 13, 2022

In May, we saw some great progress happening across the district. Sealed pavement rehabs are now complete, and the unsealed network has received the last of the PGF/IRG funding. 

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Council confirms safer speed limits for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

Council 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. 

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Road to Waipoua opens
Community Kaipara KickStart Roads

Road to Waipoua opens

  • 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.

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Kaipara's April roading report
Bridges Dargaville Footpaths Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

Kaipara's April roading report

  • May 10, 2022

April’s relatively calm weather meant that Kaipara’s roading team could focus on jobs carrying over from previous months, and complete work on this year’s sealed pavement rehabs, unsealed heavy metal sites, and footpath kerb and channel renewals before the wet winter weather sets in.

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Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka
Community Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

Safer speed limits coming for Mangawhai and Kaiwaka

  • 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.

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Kaihu Valley Trail April update
Dargaville Infrastructure projects Joint projects Kaihu Valley Trail Roads

Kaihu 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.

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Kaipara's March roading report
Footpaths Roads

Kaipara's March roading report

  • April 12, 2022

There was a real sense of Groundhog Day in March, following on from Cyclone Dovi in February when the district was hit with a significant rain event. For Kaipara’s roading team, it was all hands-on deck with the clean-up.

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Safe parking saves lives
Community Roads

Safe parking saves lives

  • 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.

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Parking behaviour around schools
Community Roads

Parking behaviour around schools

  • 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.

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Pouto Road Phase 1 additional funding confirmed
Roads Joint projects Kaipara KickStart

Pouto Road Phase 1 additional funding confirmed

  • 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.

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Kaipara's February roading report
Dargaville Hakaru Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Roads

Kaipara's February roading report

  • February 23, 2022

Kaipara roading teams have been putting their time to good use during the dry season, preparing for autumn when the damper conditions enable new road pavement to be properly compacted.

 

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Local speed changes arriving shortly
Roads

Local speed changes arriving shortly

  • February 09, 2022

Kaipara District Council’s recently approved new speed limits for the Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Hakaru areas, are expected to take effect within the next few months.

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Roading works slow as heat continues
Roads Joint projects Kaipara KickStart

Roading works slow as heat continues

  • 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. 

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Pouto Road phase one and Waipoua River Road nearing completion
Roads Kaipara KickStart Joint projects

Pouto 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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Numerous roading upgrades planned for Northland
Kaipara KickStart Roads

Numerous roading upgrades planned for Northland

  • 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. 

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Kaipara's January roading report
Dargaville Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Ruawai

Kaipara's January roading report

  • January 26, 2022

The second season of road surfacing works commenced in the Kaipara District this month, after 14.4kms was completed in December 2021.

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Kaipara's December roading report
Dargaville Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads Ruawai Te Kopuru

Kaipara's December roading report

  • December 20, 2021

The Kaipara District's roads continue to hold the right balance of moisture and dryness, which has allowed the NTA and Kaipara District Council to complete a lot of roading work this month, including grading on Avoca Rd, Avoca East Rd and Avoca North Rd.

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Village intersections and shared path - December 2021
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Village 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.

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Unsealed roading network over halfway mark
Roads Joint projects Kaipara KickStart

Unsealed roading network over halfway mark

  • 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.

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New speed limits approaching
Kaiwaka Mangawhai Roads

New speed limits approaching

  • December 02, 2021

Kaipara District Council has adopted a report recommending new speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area. The adoption of this report paves the way for the introduction of lower speed limits this financial year.

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Tomo on Gordon Street
Stormwater Dargaville Roads Wastewater

Tomo on Gordon Street

  • December 01, 2021

A tomo (sinkhole) recently appeared on Gordon Street in Dargaville.

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Road testing technology reaching underground
Roads Kaipara KickStart

Road testing technology reaching underground

  • 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.

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Waipoua River Road closure
Community Kaipara KickStart Roads

Waipoua River Road closure

  • December 01, 2021

It begins! Fulton Hogan started physical works to improve Waipoua River Road this week.

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Kaipara KickStart - Pouto Road update
Kaipara KickStart Roads Joint projects

Kaipara KickStart - Pouto Road update

  • 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.

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Kaipara's November roading report
Dargaville Pahi Paparoa Roads

Kaipara's November roading report

  • November 24, 2021

November has been a busy roading month for the Northland Transport Alliance and Kaipara District Council, across the Kaipara District.

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Over $4M spent on Unsealed Roading Network in 2021
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Roads Kaipara KickStart

Over $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.

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Waipoua River Road works begin
Kaipara KickStart Roads Joint projects

Waipoua River Road works begin

  • November 15, 2021

A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.

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Waipoua River Road works set to start
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Roads Kaipara KickStart

Waipoua 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.

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Baylys Beach access back open for use
Roads

Baylys Beach access back open for use

  • October 26, 2021

Baylys Beach access is back open for use.

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Intersection works progress ahead of Labour Weekend
Infrastructure projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Intersection 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.

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

Baylys Beach access closed while remediation works underway

  • October 13, 2021

Earlier this month an extreme rain event at Baylys Beach, followed by periods of further wet weather, saw signifcant damage inflicted on the beach access.

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Upcoming Road Works - October 2021
Roads Dargaville Footpaths Kaiwaka Mangawhai Pahi Paparoa Ruawai Te Kopuru

Upcoming Road Works - October 2021

  • September 23, 2021

An update on wher ethe roading team will be working across Kaipara in October. 

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Paparoa-Oakleigh Bridge abutment hole
Bridges Roads Paparoa

Paparoa-Oakleigh Bridge abutment hole

  • September 15, 2021

Fill has washed away from a Paparoa-Oakleigh Road bridge, leaving a large tomo.

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Kaiwaka safety improvements close to completion
Footpaths Joint projects Kaiwaka Roads

Kaiwaka safety improvements close to completion

  • 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.

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Green light to accelerate intersection improvement works in Mangawhai Village
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Green 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.

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Kaipara KickStart - an update on Pouto Road
Kaipara KickStart Roads

Kaipara KickStart - an update on Pouto Road

  • July 29, 2021

Pouto Road Phase One and Two - what's been happening?

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Works progress on Mangawhai intersection improvements and shared path
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Works 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.

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Unsealed road improvement works progressing
Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Roads Infrastructure projects

Unsealed 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.

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Making Kaipara roads safer
Roads

Making Kaipara roads safer

  • June 01, 2021

Each year our Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) safety team prioritises a number of high risk rural roads  for assessment, design, and safety improvements.

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Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements
Infrastructure projects Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Work starts on Mangawhai Village intersection improvements

  • June 01, 2021

Construction work on the Mangawhai Village intersection improvements started this week. 

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A smoother ride on unsealed roads
Roads Kaipara KickStart Joint projects Infrastructure projects

A smoother ride on unsealed roads

  • May 10, 2021

Kaipara District Council has developed a new formula for unsealed roads that results in a more durable, and lower maintenance, surface.

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Safety improvements in Kaiwaka
Kaiwaka Footpaths Roads

Safety improvements in Kaiwaka

  • April 19, 2021

A number of improvements have been made at the Kaiwaka end of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road. 

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Pouto Road sealing work set to begin late March 2021
Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Roads

Pouto Road sealing work set to begin late March 2021

  • 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.

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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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Motu Wheteke blessing marks reopening of quarry for Pouto Road sealing project
Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Roads

Motu 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. 

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Kaihu Valley Trail Update
Joint projects Dargaville Roads Parks Kaihu Valley Trail

Kaihu Valley Trail Update

  • 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.

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Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed
Joint projects Kaiwaka Bridges Footpaths Roads Parks

Kaiwaka footbridges funding confirmed

  • 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. 

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Mowing berms
Community Footpaths Roads Parks

Mowing berms

  • December 15, 2020

If you want your berm looking immaculate it’s OK to mow it yourself if you want to.

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Community collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
Community Joint projects Mangawhai Mangawhai Community Plan Roads

Community 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.

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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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Support for lower speed limits
Mangawhai Roads Hakaru Kaiwaka

Support for lower speed limits

  • November 25, 2020

Kaipara District Council has been consulting the community about lowering speed limits in the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area. 

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Council seeks feedback on speed limit proposals
Joint projects Mangawhai Hakaru Kaiwaka Roads

Council seeks feedback on speed limit proposals

  • 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. 

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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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Kaipara District Council announces second stage of Pouto Road upgrade
Joint projects Kaipara KickStart Roads

Kaipara 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).

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New Technology improves safety at schools
Community Roads

New Technology improves safety at schools

  • 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.

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