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Kaipara celebrates new citizens from all around the world

Kaipara celebrates new citizens from all around the world

  • December 19, 2025

Communities across Kaipara are now home to 28 new official New Zealand citizens, following a ceremony at the Dargaville Lighthouse Function Centre. 

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Repair completed: Baylys Beach and Dargaville

Repair completed: Baylys Beach and Dargaville

  • December 17, 2025

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

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Council services during the holiday break

Council services during the holiday break

  • December 16, 2025

Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability. 

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Annual Report for 2024/2025 adopted

Annual Report for 2024/2025 adopted

  • December 16, 2025

The report was formally adopted following unanimous approval by elected members at the council meeting on 26 November. 

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Decision reached on Dargaville’s Town Hall

Decision reached on Dargaville’s Town Hall

  • December 16, 2025

A long-awaited decision has been reached on the Dargaville Town Hall, with elected members voting at the 10 December council meeting to demolish the annex building as well as the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall.

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Mayor's Message 15 December

Mayor's Message 15 December

  • December 15, 2025

As Mayor, it is my absolute privilege to welcome you to Kaipara this summer. Our district is a place of wide horizons, sparkling harbours and lakes, rolling countryside, vibrant communities, buzzing towns and stunning natural beauty. We are proud to share it with you.

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Green Flag for Dargaville’s Harding Park

Green Flag for Dargaville’s Harding Park

  • November 27, 2025

Kaipara District Council is celebrating the recognition of Harding Park as an exceptional open space following its success in securing the prestigious Green Flag Award®.

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A new Kaipara Council takes the helm

A new Kaipara Council takes the helm

  • November 13, 2025

Kaipara District’s new Council has officially taken office.

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Meet Katherine

Meet Katherine

  • November 07, 2025

After more than 20 years building my planning career in the Whangārei and Waikato districts, I have returned home to bring my skills and experience back to the district I care about.

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Kaipara election countdown: 35.2% voter turnout so far

Kaipara election countdown: 35.2% voter turnout so far

  • October 03, 2025

With just seven days left before voting closes at 12 pm on Saturday 11 October.

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Retiring councillors bid farewell

Retiring councillors bid farewell

  • September 25, 2025

The Kaipara District Council meeting on 24 September, featured valedictory speeches from retiring councillors Eryn Wilson-Collins and Mike Howard.

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Partnership agreement finalised

Partnership agreement finalised

  • September 18, 2025

A partnership agreement between Kaipara District Council and the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust (the Trust) delivering a major infrastructure package for Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa Agricultural Delta has been signed.

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