The end of another winter gave us some much-needed sunshine and blue skies. Now with Spring upon us and the days getting longer, our focus moves to pavement works.

The unsealed network has remained a significant point of focus throughout this traditionally rainy month.

At the June Council Meeting the Annual Plan for 2023-204 was unanimously adopted, agreeing to an average general rates rise of 4.96 percent.

It’s been nearly six months since Cyclone Gabrielle, however we are still actively repairing damages and working through a substantial backlog.

A sunny day set the scene for the official opening of Stage One of the Kaihu Valley Trail (KVT), which was celebrated with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Ahikiwi Marae on Saturday 10 June.

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

UPDATED: 2.17PM Thursday 02 March 2023

We asked Mangawhare resdents to evacuate again last night as a hydrology report highlighted the risks of flooding with huge run-off further up the river combining with high tide.

When you see the sun come out and the wind has dropped, it could be difficult to believe what we have experienced in the last few days.

On the final stretch of 2022, the team have been pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year. Work continues on both the unsealed and sealed networks in anticipation of the summer rush and the expected increase in traffic. 

Fencing continues to progress in the Parore area and foundations for both Ahikiwi and Parore Bridges have been poured.

Consultation is now open on a proposal for new speed limits in Kaipara’s Poutō Peninsula and West Coast catchment areas. You now have until Monday 5 December to give your feedback.