Kaipara District Council elected members adopted the Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 consultation document in the council meeting on Wednesday, kickstarting the feedback period opening today.

The latest round of community feedback has helped put the finishing touches on a concept design for the offstreet area of Wood street (Fagan Place area).  

Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay recreation reserves are open to freedom campers this summer.

Ko Lara Stott ahau – I am Lara Stott.   

Born and raised in Kaipara, I have stretched my wings but Kaipara has always been my beacon home. 

It’s been fantastic to have so many locals engaging with Elected Members and Council staff at the recent market events. In the last month we’ve had stands at Mangawhai Tavern Market, Dargaville Community Market, and Maungaturoto Night Market. We also hosted a Dargaville Business Meet and Mingle in partnership with Dargaville Community Development Board.

Dargaville residents and visitors are one step closer to easier and safer active transport options after Kaipara District Council’s decision to progress the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project.

Kaipara District Council Parks and Open Spaces team manage six of the district’s cemeteries and recently funded community-led work to repair the gates to their former glory.

Kellys Bay Recreational Reserve will no longer operate as a camping reserve.

Kaipara District Council is seeking input from the community on the future of Mangawhai Community Park. 

As I write this, bouts of wind and rain are lashing the district. The La Nina weather pattern is certainly delivering a wet summer.

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

When you’re out and about this summer remember that all Council land and Council buildings are smokefree and Vapefree.