Our regular update on roading maintenance activities across Kaipara District.

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

Our regular update on roading maintenance activities across Kaipara District.

While Hayley’s a South Island girl at heart, her feet have been firmly planted in Dargaville for almost 10 years, since a camping trip to Kai Iwi Lakes in 2017.

Every summer, thousands of people make memories at Kai Iwi Lakes – swimming, camping and enjoying one of Northland's most spectacular natural destinations. Behind the scenes, a dedicated campground manager helps make that experience possible.

Visitors to Taharoa Domain are set to benefit from improved campground facilities, with a major wastewater infrastructure project now complete.

With reseals and rehabilitations programmed for the 2025/2026 year completed by the end of April, in May the roading teams focussed on routine maintenance and getting a head start on next year’s programme of works.  

Work is progressing well at Taharoa Domain to upgrade the wastewater system and improve campground facilities.

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. 

Improvements are underway at Te Kōpuru Domain, focused on upgrading play, picnic, and pathway areas.

Over the summer period, our roading teams have been focussed on delivering this year’s reseal programme. 

October kicked off sealing season with pre-seals completed on West Coast Road, Pouto Road, Baylys Coast Road and Colville Road, and reseals on Kai Iwi Lakes Road are underway.