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.

Kaipara has officially welcomed 29 new citizens from across the globe, following a citizenship ceremony at Mangawhai Golf Club on Wednesday 15 April.

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.

Insley Street will be widened and strengthened as part of the district’s roading resilience programme, aimed at protecting our shoreline and roads from future storm damage. 

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

The multi-year, multi-million-dollar Kaipara slip remediation programme has continued in full swing over the last twelve months.  

Kaipara District Council is establishing a new working group to actively advocate for the health and functionality of Mangawhai Harbour and its tributaries.

Over the summer period, our roading teams have been focussed on delivering this year’s reseal programme. 

MetService New Zealand has lifted Northland's Red Heavy Rain Warning.