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.

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. 

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

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

Rehabilitations were in full swing throughout March, with significant progress being made on Victoria Street in Dargaville and at the Lawrence Road / Valley Road intersection in Mangawhai. 

Kaipara communities will come together this ANZAC Day to remember and honour those who have served.

Our Long Term Plan vision is clear: Kaipara – the place to be! At its heart is a strong and prosperous economy that creates opportunities for our people and our communities.

Maungatūroto Library is temporarily closed due to a water leak next door that has affected the library.

By the end of February 2026, 160,000m2 (53%) of the 300,000m2 of road resealing planned for the 2025/2026 financial year had been completed. The remainder is programmed during April 2026.

Kaipara District Council has reduced rates below its Long Term Plan budgets while continuing to prioritise dependable roading.

Update 8pm  |  Northland is currently responding to an impactful, multi-hazard weather event.

It’s been a busy few weeks across Northland, and I’m pleased to share some of the good work happening both in our district and around the region.