Commemorative ceremonies took place across Kaipara District on Wednesday in observance of ANZAC day.

Water restrictions have been lifted for properties on town supply in Dargaville and Baylys Beach.

I am writing this off the back of an engaging Dargaville business community event last week. My thanks to the DCDB for co-hosting this as part of our long term plan consultation. It was well attended by the Dargaville community and i enjoyed the interactions with plenty of questions and answers about our plans for the next three years. 

Dargaville Library will close for 3-4 days (weather dependent) for repairs to the roof.

A new lead librarian and two assistant librarians are coming soon to Mangawhai! 

Kaipara District Council is asking the community for feedback on proposed fees and charges for the coming 2024/2025 year. 

A new online mapping tool developed by Northland’s three district councils shows the latest repair plans for the remaining slips still affecting district roads following severe weather events that hit the region during 2022-23.

Kaipara District Council has gone to the open market for a new roading contractor as the current contract with Ventia comes to a close. 

Parking officers are ramping up their presence at Mangawhai Heads surf beach this Easter weekend.

Kaipara District Council is grappling with compounding inflation and recovery costs.

Consultation for Kaipara District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024 – 2027 is scheduled for 4 April – 4 May 2024. In the lead up to the consultation period, Mayor Craig Jepson is encouraging everyone to get involved.

I have to say, February has been a bonanza of celebrations and I have been attending all I can.