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Funding announcement brings Northland Corridor closer

Funding announcement brings Northland Corridor closer

  • October 24, 2025

In an exciting step forward for Kaipara, funding has been confirmed for two of the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) that comprise the Northland Corridor

 
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First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara

First permanent StoryWalk® in Kaipara

  • September 11, 2025

The district’s love of storytelling has found a new home in Harding Park, Dargaville.

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What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?

What’s happening with the Dargaville Town Hall?

  • September 02, 2025

Project to be re-scoped and re-designed

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Potential new chapter for Dargaville library

Potential new chapter for Dargaville library

  • August 01, 2025

Investigations are underway to relocate the library to 32 Hokianga Road.

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Targeted repairs boost Dargaville’s flood resilience

Targeted repairs boost Dargaville’s flood resilience

  • July 21, 2025

Dargaville’s flood resilience strengthened through critical repairs and improvements

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Dargaville water supply fully restored

Dargaville water supply fully restored

  • May 29, 2025

Success! The last houses around upper Hokianga Road are now getting water, thanks to the dedicated work of the crews to get the booster pumps on Sunday.

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Fees for developers under review

Fees for developers under review

  • May 29, 2025

Kaipara District Council has reviewed its Development Contributions Policy and is seeking feedback on the proposed changes.

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Mayor's Message 19 May 2025

Mayor's Message 19 May 2025

  • May 19, 2025

Waters infrastructure is critical for our district’s health, economy, and environment. It has been front of mind with consultation closing at the start of this month on our options under Local Water Done Well - central government’s latest approach to tackling New Zealand’s long-standing water infrastructure challenges.

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Town hall remediation moves forward

Town hall remediation moves forward

  • April 10, 2025

The Dargaville Town Hall is getting a push to move forward with additional funding approved.

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Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville

Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville

  • April 01, 2025

The announcement of a boost for water projects in Northland will provide a resilient water supply for Dargaville’s future generations. 

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Council to receive Government funding for tornado clean-up costs

Council to receive Government funding for tornado clean-up costs

  • March 06, 2025

The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has confirmed it will contribute up to $435,000 to Kaipara District Council towards clean-up costs from the Mangawhai tornado.

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Council agrees a further look at rating

Council agrees a further look at rating

  • February 28, 2025

Elected members have agreed to undertake further community consultation regarding a potential move to base its general rates on capital value.

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