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New beginnings – citizenship ceremony celebrates new Kiwis

New beginnings – citizenship ceremony celebrates new Kiwis

  • May 06, 2025

Twenty-one people from across the globe were officially welcomed as New Zealand citizens on Monday 5 May.

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New concept plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and new lease for surf club

New concept plan for Mangawhai Heads Reserve and new lease for surf club

  • May 05, 2025

The Mangawhai Heads Reserve Concept Plan has been officially adopted, setting a vision for the reserve's future development.

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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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Health warning – Kaiwaka and Otamatea rivers, Kaipara Harbour

Health warning – Kaiwaka and Otamatea rivers, Kaipara Harbour

  • May 01, 2025

A temporary health warning is in place for Kaiwaka and Otamatea rivers and the Kaipara Harbour by the Tinopai wharf after this week’s rains caused a wastewater spill from the Kaiwaka Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Biggest season yet for Mangawhai free summer bus

Biggest season yet for Mangawhai free summer bus

  • April 28, 2025

The wheels on the Mangawhai free summer bus recorded 6,286 individual trips this summer – the biggest season yet.

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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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Northland Expressway to bring opportunities for Kaipara

Northland Expressway to bring opportunities for Kaipara

  • April 27, 2025

Replacement corridor for the Brynderwyn Hills section of State Highway 1, announced. 

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Mayor's Message 22 April

Mayor's Message 22 April

  • April 22, 2025

Shaping the future of our district is both an honour and a shared responsibility. Our young people demonstrate this in many inspiring ways, as I recently saw through Rotary’s Learn to Sail programme.

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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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Roading report - March 2025

Roading report - March 2025

  • April 11, 2025

Northland experienced an exceptionally dry March, which brought grading work across the district to a halt. 

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Water restrictions lifted for Baylys Beach and Dargaville

Water restrictions lifted for Baylys Beach and Dargaville

  • April 07, 2025

Kaipara District Council has lifted water restrictions for Baylys Beach and Dargaville properties on town water supply.

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Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville

Water security in the pipeline for Dargaville

  • April 01, 2025

The announcement of a boost for water projects in Northland will provide a resilient water supply for Dargaville’s future generations. 

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