With reseals and rehabilitations programmed for the 2025/2026 year completed by the end of April, in May the roading teams focussed on routine maintenance and getting a head start on next year’s programme of works.  

I had another busy weekend recently hosting Hon. Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Land Information.

Kaipara District Council has agreed to reduce the proposed rates increase for the upcoming year, easing pressure on households facing ongoing cost-of-living challenges.

Work is progressing well at Taharoa Domain to upgrade the wastewater system and improve campground facilities.

Work to build resilience into the middle section of Cames Road in Mangawhai is now complete.  

Kaipara District Council will join the Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group, confirming its participation in a regional response to local government reforms. 

Council will explore further options to reduce the proposed 2026/2027 rates increase, after elected members unanimously voted in support of a notice of motion raised by Mayor Jonathan Larsen at today’s meeting.

District councillors from Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara have approved key governance and transfer agreements, marking a significant milestone as the Northland Waters establishment programme moves into its next phase.  

Kaipara District Council has announced the appointment of Jazz Singh as its new chief executive.

Kaipara District Council has introduced immediate load restrictions on the Hakaru bridge on Kaiwaka–Mangawhai Road to keep the community safe and protect the bridge structure.

Work to extend the Mangawhai Heads surf beach carpark kicks off 18 May.

Northland councils have acknowledged the government’s announcement giving regions a three‑month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government.