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Change of rubbish and recycling collection day
- June 16, 2023
Rubbish and recycling collection day is changing for some rural properties in Ruawai and Matakohe.
Read moreCouncil agrees to maintain existing waste strategy in changing environment
- April 05, 2023
Council has pressed pause on any changes to Kaipara’s waste and recycling services while a new waste strategy from central Government is assessed.
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Mangawhai extreme weather event - Cleaning up Kaipara
- March 15, 2023
With Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road reopening this week we’ve extended the free drop-off for this weekend, 18 and 19 March at Hakaru refuse station.
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Cyclone Gabrielle - Council Services
- February 16, 2023
A number of our staff have been diverted to emergency services relating to Cyclone Gabrielle. Council services will continue but some with limited capacity so please be patient. We will continue to keep you updated.
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Cyclone Gabrielle - Cleaning up Kaipara
- February 16, 2023
You now have until Friday 03 March to dispose of flood-damaged green waste and items free of charge at Dargaville and Hakaru transfer stations. Both transfer stations are operating normal hours during this time.
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Message from Mayor Craig Jepson: Kaipara is well prepared
- February 13, 2023
This is the second State of Emergency for Northland in two weeks. Again, as a precautionary measure, the State of Emergency was called early so we could be well prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle before it hits.
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Cyclone Gabrielle - Thursday 16 February 2023
- February 12, 2023
This article will be updated with information on Kaipara District Council services during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Looking after Kaipara this summer
- December 14, 2022
Kaipara’s population is expected to explode during the summer break, with people enjoying the district’s beaches, lakes, and vibrant communities.
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Council services during Christmas and New Year break
- December 05, 2022
Summer holidays are fast approaching! During this time critical Council services continue, with some changes due to staff availability.
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Kaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern waste minimisation strategy
- February 24, 2022
Recent Council approval to extend existing waste management contracts ensures service continuity for the district, while staff prepare for the first phase of the overhaul of waste services.
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Council services over the Christmas New Year Break
- November 16, 2021
With the Christmas holidays soon approaching, there will be some changes to a few Council services.
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Waipoua River Road works begin
- November 15, 2021
A blessing undertaken by Te Roroa last week marked the start of physical works on Waipoua River Road.
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