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Landslip behind Mangawhai Heads Surf Club
- February 02, 2023
The recent weather events have caused a significant landslip behind the Mangawhai Heads Surf Club.
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State of emergency lifted for Northland
- February 01, 2023
The state of emergency declared for Northland yesterday (Tuesday 31 January) as part of the multi-agency response to a Red Heavy Rain Warning for the region has been lifted as at 10am today (1 February 2023).
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Planning the future of Mangawhai Community Park
- January 26, 2023
Kaipara District Council is seeking input from the community on the future of Mangawhai Community Park.
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Passenger numbers soar for Mangawhai Village to Beach summer bus
- January 25, 2023
Mangawhai’s free bus has proven popular again this summer, with locals and visitors alike enjoying an easy journey between key spots throughout town.
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New officers to raise awareness of sustainable freedom camping
- January 17, 2023
Kaipara communities will soon see officers regularly patrolling freedom camping hot spots, offering education and increasing awareness of proposed new national freedom camping rules.
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Mayor's Message 16 January
- January 16, 2023
As I write this, bouts of wind and rain are lashing the district. The La Nina weather pattern is certainly delivering a wet summer.
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Pot unlocked for Poutō Point amenity improvements
- January 10, 2023
Improvements to the Poutō Point carpark area can progress in 2023 thanks to further funding from Kaipara District Council.
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Kaipara's November roading report
- December 22, 2022
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.
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Kaihu Valley Trail December update
- December 19, 2022
Fencing continues to progress in the Parore area and foundations for both Ahikiwi and Parore Bridges have been poured.
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Climb aboard the free summer bus
- December 13, 2022
The popular free Mangawhai bus service is back for summer!
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Kaipara District Council opening of meetings - Mayoral Statement
- December 13, 2022
Opening of Meetings
There have been many reports in the mainstream media and social media that show a misunderstanding of the legal obligations of the Kaipara District Council and its elected members in respect of this issue.
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Spruced up and new: shade sails for Paparoa Village Green
- December 08, 2022
Paparoa Village Green users can now picnic and play under brightly-coloured shade sails thanks to a collaborative effort between the Paparoa community and Kaipara District Council.
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