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Mayor's Message 27 January 2025
- January 24, 2025
On New Year’s Day I woke to the terrific news that Mangawhai local Richard Marshall Lovelace Bull was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and the community. I know that all of Kaipara will be tremendously proud that Richard has been acknowledged on such a prestigious national platform.
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Kaipara on cusp of meteorological drought
- January 16, 2025
Lower than expected rainfall and extremely low river flows are edging Kaipara District closer to drought conditions.
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Water restrictions in place
- December 23, 2024
Council is asking residents in Dargaville and Baylys Beach to reduce their water use immediately to protect the water supply.
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Roading Report - November 2024
- December 18, 2024
Pre-seal repairs progressed well in November, with 71% of sites finished.
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Level 2 water restrictions in place for Baylys Beach and Dargaville
- December 09, 2024
Residents in Baylys Beach and Dargaville on town water supply are asked to conserve water use as we enter level 2 water restrictions.
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Annual Report for 2023/2024 adopted
- December 06, 2024
The report was unanimously adopted by elected members in the 27 November meeting.
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Calling for feedback - Revenue and Financing Policy
- November 22, 2024
We’re asking for feedback from residents and ratepayers on a number of changes to our Revenue and Financing Policy.
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Council services during the holiday break
- November 19, 2024
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
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Mayor's Message 18 November 2024
- November 18, 2024
I am often asked about whether there is a disparity between what we spend in Dargaville and Mangawhai, our two largest towns in Kaipara. Earlier this month I met with a group of Dargaville business owners and we talked about that.
Read moreGet out, get active, and play!
- October 29, 2024
What does play look like for your whānau? Play Week Aotearoa is running from 26 October to 1 November.
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Leadership, support and dedication to the community recognised in annual awards
- October 29, 2024
Four Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the community at this year’s Kaipara Citizens Awards.
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