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Councils submit proposal for Northland's local government future

Councils submit proposal for Northland's local government future

  • August 07, 2026

An outline proposal for the future of Northland's local government has been submitted to the Government. 

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Funding boost for Kaipara flood resilience projects

Funding boost for Kaipara flood resilience projects

  • August 05, 2026

Nearly $100,000 in NEMA funding will support two flood planning projects in Kaipara.

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Kaiwaka wastewater treatment plant upgraded

Kaiwaka wastewater treatment plant upgraded

  • August 04, 2026

Kaiwaka’s wastewater treatment plant is now using innovative New Zealand-developed technology. 

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Dargaville Town Hall project moves to next phase

Dargaville Town Hall project moves to next phase

  • August 04, 2026

The Dargaville Town Hall project is moving into its next phase, with the resource and building consent for demolition now issued and the search for a contractor to carry out the work underway.

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Meet Hayley

Meet Hayley

  • August 03, 2026

While Hayley’s a South Island girl at heart, her feet have been firmly planted in Dargaville for almost 10 years, since a camping trip to Kai Iwi Lakes in 2017.

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Councils to decide whether Northland's local government proposal moves forward

Councils to decide whether Northland's local government proposal moves forward

  • July 31, 2026

The Northland Elected Member Steering Group met this week and agreed to recommend a proposal for the future of local government in the region to Whangarei District Council, Far North District Council and Northland Regional Council.

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Road resilience strengthened as slip repair programme nears completion

Road resilience strengthened as slip repair programme nears completion

  • July 30, 2026

Safer, more resilient roads are now in place across Kaipara as the district's largest-ever slip repair programme nears completion.

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Major watermains upgrade starts

Major watermains upgrade starts

  • July 28, 2026

Pipes that help deliver drinking water to homes and businesses across Dargaville are getting a major upgrade.

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Improved wastewater system ready for Taharoa Domain visitors

Improved wastewater system ready for Taharoa Domain visitors

  • July 09, 2026

Visitors to Taharoa Domain are set to benefit from improved campground facilities, with a major wastewater infrastructure project now complete.

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Staged path to single Northland council emerges as preferred option

Staged path to single Northland council emerges as preferred option

  • July 08, 2026

A steering group of elected members from across all four Northland councils has recommended a preferred option.

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Annual Plan adopted for the year ahead

Annual Plan adopted for the year ahead

  • June 29, 2026

Kaipara District Council has unanimously adopted its Annual Plan for 2026/2027, confirming an average rates increase of 3.9% after growth.

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Unsafe Maungatūroto library building to be demolished

Unsafe Maungatūroto library building to be demolished

  • June 24, 2026

The former Maungatūroto Centennial Memorial Library and Women’s Rest Rooms will be demolished after an assessment confirmed the building is no longer safe or fit for use.

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