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New website launched to showcase Kaipara

New website launched to showcase Kaipara

  • June 27, 2025

The platform is designed as a central hub, positioning the district as an ideal place to visit, live, work, and invest.

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Raupō Drainage Committee election underway

Raupō Drainage Committee election underway

  • June 26, 2025

Seven candidates standing for a position on the Committee.

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Annual Plan adopted for year ahead

Annual Plan adopted for year ahead

  • June 26, 2025

Kaipara District Council has unanimously adopted its Annual Plan for 2025/2026, with an average rates rise of 8.3% after growth.

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Calling fresh local talent!

Calling fresh local talent!

  • June 19, 2025

We’re looking for fresh talent to bring colour and creativity in the form of a mural for Jaycee Park toilets in Dargaville.

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Mayor's Message 16 June 2025

Mayor's Message 16 June 2025

  • June 16, 2025

There’s never a dull moment in our district. The past few weeks have been a testament to our community’s growth and resilience.

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Water supply event in Dargaville

Water supply event in Dargaville

  • June 09, 2025

Dargaville residents were asked to urgently conserve water ahead of the Kings Birthday weekend, when reservoir levels started to drop due to a break along the town's raw water pipeline. The event prompted emergency repairs for this first and three subsequent leaks, round the clock water deliveries from Kaipara and neighbouring districts and a coordinated response.

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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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On the road to recovery

On the road to recovery

  • May 23, 2025

Significant strides have been made to repair hundreds of slips and restore the Kaipara roading network.

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Thinking of standing for Kaipara District Council? Come have a cuppa and a chat

Thinking of standing for Kaipara District Council? Come have a cuppa and a chat

  • May 01, 2025

Come and have a kōrero (talk) over a cuppa and gain a better understanding of what being an elected member means for you and your community. 

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Further surface flooding expected around Dargaville township

Further surface flooding expected around Dargaville township

  • April 29, 2025

Community members in Dargaville are being told to prepare for further surface flooding in the township over the next couple days. 

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ANZAC commemorated around Kaipara District

ANZAC commemorated around Kaipara District

  • April 28, 2025

Commemorative ceremonies took place around Kaipara District on Friday in observance of ANZAC day.

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Orange weather warning – Cyclone Tam

Orange weather warning – Cyclone Tam

  • April 18, 2025

Update Friday 18 April, 8:57am

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