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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
- 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
- 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
- December 16, 2025
The report was formally adopted following unanimous approval by elected members at the council meeting on 26 November.
Read moreDecision 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
- 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
- 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
- November 13, 2025
Kaipara District’s new Council has officially taken office.
Read moreMeet 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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