Eleven exceptional Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Citizens Awards.

Volunteer-led Maungatūroto Public Library opens doors in new home

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. 

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

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

Two major improvement projects wrapped up this month will futureproof the Maungatūroto water supply for years to come.

Success! The last houses around upper Hokianga Road are now getting water, thanks to the dedicated work of the crews to get the booster pumps on Sunday.

Significant strides have been made to repair hundreds of slips and restore the Kaipara roading network.

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

Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.

I am often asked about whether there is a disparity between what we spend in Dargaville and Mangawhai, our two largest towns in Kaipara. Earlier this month I met with a group of Dargaville business owners and we talked about that.

More than $3.2million of external funding will be redirected into Kaipara District’s waters infrastructure budget after Council deciding to redirect existing uncommitted Better Off and Transition Support funding.