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Mayor's Message
- July 22, 2024
The Kaipara roading network has always been a hot topic of mine. It is a core council service and recently we have taken a magnifying glass to it so we can improve how we deliver it for Kaipara.
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New contractor for Kaipara roading services
- July 19, 2024
A new group of roading services contractors has been put in place to deliver road maintenance for Kaipara District Council.
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June roading report
- July 18, 2024
We made the most of June’s relatively dry weather, carrying out culvert placements and water tabling across the district.
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Dargaville Town Hall Project – search set to start for lead contractor
- July 05, 2024
Council has approved a procurement plan to appoint a contractor for the Dargaville Town Hall Project. Keen contractors will soon be able to register Expressions of Interest.
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Waste to energy plant for the private sector
- July 04, 2024
Kaipara District Council is not progressing any further investigations into a waste to energy plant in the district, concluding at their June meeting that it would be the responsibility of the private sector.
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Councils join forces to tick off last road recovery repairs
- July 03, 2024
Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council are developing a joint panel of contractors to complete the remaining emergency recovery repairs, helping to save money and time for both councils.
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Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) moves to next phase
- July 01, 2024
A decision to adopt the recommendations of a Hearing Panel by Elected Members of Kaipara District Council moves Private Plan Change 83 (Cove Road North Precinct) a step closer.
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Further changes to smooth rates increases
- June 27, 2024
Additional adjustments to budgets for the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 have further smoothed the projected rates impact to an estimated 8.9% for each of the three years.
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A new delivery model
- June 26, 2024
A new delivery model for transportation services and roading construction across Northland has been confirmed following decisions made by Far North, Kaipara, and Whangarei District and Northland Regional Councils.
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Mayor's Message 24 June
- June 24, 2024
The blanket power cuts for Northland at the end of last week were a good reminder to check our household supplies and make sure we were all well prepared for events like these.
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Council staff ready to respond
- June 21, 2024
Kaipara District Council activated their Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as a precautionary measure yesterday, after a Transpower tower fell near Glorit and blanket power cuts rolled across most of Northland, with no initial confirmation of when they could end.
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Large crowd turns out to celebrate new Pouto wharf
- June 14, 2024
Close to 100 people came together at the southern tip of the Pouto Peninsula to celebrate the opening of a new wharf in Kaipara.
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