Progress update 16 May

Northland experienced an exceptionally dry March, which brought grading work across the district to a halt. 

Kaipara Civil Defence Emergency Management continues to respond to the impacts of the Mangawhai tornado.

New toilet facilities for Pahi were opened this week following a ribbon cutting ceremony. 

I am often asked about whether there is a disparity between what we spend in Dargaville and Mangawhai, our two largest towns in Kaipara. Earlier this month I met with a group of Dargaville business owners and we talked about that.

What does play look like for your whānau? Play Week Aotearoa is running from 26 October to 1 November.

Two of Northland’s most iconic campgrounds at Kai Iwi Lakes could be under new management in 2025 if Kaipara District Council’s Request for Expressions of Interest bears fruit.

Taharoa Domain campgrounds may be under new management this summer after Kaipara District Council Elected Members agreed to seek Expressions of Interest for its operation.  

Relatively dry weather in March enabled our roading team to push through our drainage maintenance and renewals.

We are now into the final stretch of 2023 and are pushing hard to complete outstanding work before the end of the year.

Climb aboard the free bus and avoid the parking hassles in Mangawhai this summer.

New facilities are on the cards for Pine Beach campground at Taharoa Domain.