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Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai’s Village to Beach Loop Bus Service
- February 22, 2021
Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer. The bus ran daily 27 December – 17 January and then every weekend and public holiday to 08 February, picking up passengers from Mangawhai Village to the surf beach.
Read moreHigh Level Water Restrictions in Place across Dargaville and Baylys Beach
- February 09, 2021
A decision has been made to move the Dargaville and Baylys Beach Council supplied water networks to a Level 4 restriction effective Tuesday 09 February 2021.
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Mayor's Message - January 2021
- January 21, 2021
Happy new year greetings to you as we roar on further into the Twenties. Already it’s lining up to be a cracker of a year for Kaipara District Council, and our summer season is well underway.
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Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2021
- January 19, 2021
‘Water’ will be a word to watch in 2021, as far as Kaipara District Council is concerned. To start with,
low river flows mean water restrictions are in place for our largest reticulated town supply to Dargaville
and Baylys Beach.

Parking issues across Kaipara
- January 13, 2021
Bad parking can endanger other drivers and pedestrians, particularly around busy shopping areas, parks, schools and beaches.
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Back for Summer! Free Village to Beach bus loop
- December 17, 2020
The FREE Village to Beach Loop bus service is running again this summer. Please let your family, friends, and all your visitors know. The bus service is free for everyone.
Read moreCommunity 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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Haere Mai Ki Takiwira - Welcome to Dargaville signs blessed
- December 14, 2020
A labour of love now blessed.
Read more2020 Citizen & Environmental Award Winners celebrated
- December 09, 2020
Kaipara District’s 2020 Citizen & Environmental Awards have been presented.
Read moreTaking care of Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi
- November 30, 2020
Summer is coming and so are all our visitors. It’s the busiest time of the year for the Taharoa Domain-Kai Iwi area, and we need you to help us look after this beautiful gem.
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Work begins on Baylys Beach walkway
- November 05, 2020
Construction has started on the new Baylys Beach walkway. The work is led by Kaipara District Council, with a $300,000 grant received through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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Dog desexing subsidy creates high demand
- November 04, 2020
North Auckland Dog Rescue and Kaipara District Council’s offer to Community Service Cardholders to subsidise the cost of desexing their dogs have been in such hot demand they are now managing a waiting list.
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