Michael Day has been appointed as interim chief executive of Kaipara District Council, following a council decision on Thursday 19 February. 

The wet summer we have been experiencing has brought its share of challenges, but it has also delivered some real positives for our district. Water tanks and reservoirs remain comfortably topped up, our rivers are flowing at healthy levels, and the regular rainfall has supported an excellent growing season for our farmers.

Over the summer period, our roading teams have been focussed on delivering this year’s reseal programme. 

Council’s planned programme of water infrastructure renewals rolls on this month, with $3.6 million of new watermains for Dargaville and Maungatūroto.

Northland’s four councils are working hand in hand to present a shared vision for the future of the region to central government.

Kaipara District Council is calling on the community to help celebrate the district’s everyday heroes, with nominations open for its 2026 Citizens Awards.

One of the commitments I made during the election was to give our community clear, transparent information about where council collects and spends money. The first of these financial breakdowns by ward was released before Christmas

MetService New Zealand has lifted Northland's Red Heavy Rain Warning. 

An Establishment Advisory Group has been appointed to serve as an interim advisory for Northland's new water organisation.

Chief Executive Jason Marris has advised that he will step down from his role at Kaipara District Council, after three and a half years leading the organisation.

The sealing season which commenced in October is well underway, with pre-seal repairs required to enable the 2025/2026 reseal programme progressing well. 

UPDATE 9pm: The repair has been completed and we've got water flowing into the treatment plant.