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Funding boost for Kaipara flood resilience projects

Funding boost for Kaipara flood resilience projects

  • August 05, 2026

Nearly $100,000 in NEMA funding will support two flood planning projects in Kaipara.

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Dargaville Town Hall project moves to next phase

Dargaville Town Hall project moves to next phase

  • August 04, 2026

The Dargaville Town Hall project is moving into its next phase, with the resource and building consent for demolition now issued and the search for a contractor to carry out the work underway.

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Meet Hayley

Meet Hayley

  • August 03, 2026

While Hayley’s a South Island girl at heart, her feet have been firmly planted in Dargaville for almost 10 years, since a camping trip to Kai Iwi Lakes in 2017.

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Major watermains upgrade starts

Major watermains upgrade starts

  • July 28, 2026

Pipes that help deliver drinking water to homes and businesses across Dargaville are getting a major upgrade.

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A summer like no other: procurement opportunity for Kai Iwi Lakes campground services

A summer like no other: procurement opportunity for Kai Iwi Lakes campground services

  • July 27, 2026

Every summer, thousands of people make memories at Kai Iwi Lakes – swimming, camping and enjoying one of Northland's most spectacular natural destinations. Behind the scenes, a dedicated campground manager helps make that experience possible.

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New citizens choose Kaipara as home

New citizens choose Kaipara as home

  • July 17, 2026

A special citizenship ceremony was held overlooking the Northern Wairoa River.

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Calling all Kaipara creatives!

Calling all Kaipara creatives!

  • July 17, 2026

Only two more weeks to apply for funding from the Creative Communities Scheme

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Mayor's Message for June

Mayor's Message for June

  • June 15, 2026

I had another busy weekend recently hosting Hon. Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Land Information.

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Mayor's Message for May

Mayor's Message for May

  • May 18, 2026

One of the things I love most about our district is how our communities show up, at ANZAC Day services across the district, through community‑led projects.

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Roading report - April 2026

Roading report - April 2026

  • May 17, 2026

Road rehabilitations were completed for Victoria Street in Dargaville and Lawrence / Valley Road Intersection in Mangawhai this month, marking the end of two significant pieces of rehabilitation work for the roading teams. With these projects complete, investigation and testing for design of the upcoming financial year’s rehabilitation sites begins. 

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Update on Maungatūroto Library

Update on Maungatūroto Library

  • April 28, 2026

Following on from our earlier update about the water leak next door, we now have the results of air quality testing at Maungatūroto Library. 

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ANZAC commemorations around Kaipara District

ANZAC commemorations around Kaipara District

  • April 28, 2026

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

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