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New library for Mangawhai?
- February 24, 2021
The Council will be consulting on a proposal to secure land for a future new library in Mangawhai as part of their long-term planning. Towards a Better Kaipara, the Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031 will determine where the Council focuses over the next 10 years.
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Record numbers jump on board for Mangawhai’s Village to Beach Loop Bus Service
- February 22, 2021
Mangawhai’s bus service proved hugely popular with both locals and visitors this summer. The bus ran daily 27 December – 17 January and then every weekend and public holiday to 08 February, picking up passengers from Mangawhai Village to the surf beach.
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Nets set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance
- February 17, 2021
Nets have been set in Lake Taharoa for koi carp surveillance. If you're swimming, boating or kayaking on the lake, please keep out of the areas marked on the map during the operational periods.
Read moreImproving civic facilities in Dargaville
- February 16, 2021
Kaipara District Council will soon be seeking feedback on their proposal to develop a revitalised Dargaville civic precinct as part of their Long Term Plan consultation.
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Plan to grow a better Kaipara shaping up
- February 10, 2021
Kaipara District Council has laid out its vision for the next decade of development in its Long Term Plan (LTP) and is asking the community if they agree.
Read moreKaihu Valley Trail Update
- January 29, 2021
The Kaihu Valley Trail is one section of the Ancient Kauri Trail that will be developed in stages and eventually link Ōmāpere, on the Hokianga Harbour, to the Mangawhai Coast.
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The Latest from the Kaipara Kai Hub team
- January 27, 2021
Since our last update, the Kaipara Kai Hub team has been busy managing crop trials, engaging with local growers looking at crop diversification, and supporting the kick-off of local projects. The trial site at Te Roroa’s Kai Iwi farm is looking lush.
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Ratepayer Newsletter - January 2021
- January 19, 2021
‘Water’ will be a word to watch in 2021, as far as Kaipara District Council is concerned. To start with,
low river flows mean water restrictions are in place for our largest reticulated town supply to Dargaville
and Baylys Beach.
Kaihu Valley Trail
- January 13, 2021
We have spoken previously about the cycle trail planned for Kaihu Valley and we are pleased to advise that $4 million in external funding has been confirmed from the Provincial Growth Fund – so now we can seriously look at the benefits of this exciting project for the Kaihu Valley and the Kaipara District.
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Reconvened Mangawhai Central Private Plan Change Hearing
- December 17, 2020
Updates for the continued Hearing for the Private Plan Change 78 (Mangawhai Central/Estuary Estates)
Read moreCommunity collaboration leads Wood Street revitalisation project
- December 14, 2020
After months of planning, the Wood Street revitalisation project really got rolling this month, with key changes implemented following the latest community co-design workshops.
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Mayor's Message - November 2020
- November 18, 2020
Summer is now upon us, and the days are warmer and longer.
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