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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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Response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues
- February 23, 2023
Kaipara District continues to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Update from Mayor Craig Jepson 20 February
- February 20, 2023
Yesterday I was able to witness first hand some of the hard work that has been happening across the district to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
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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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Planning the future of Mangawhai Community Park
- January 26, 2023
Kaipara District Council is seeking input from the community on the future of Mangawhai Community Park.
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Wipes clog pipes
- December 21, 2022
Look after your loo and Kaipara's wastewater network this summer by reminding your household members and visitors what not to flush.
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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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Mangawhai residents are asked to flush to prevent hydrogen sulphide build-up
- September 23, 2022
Kaipara District Council staff are asking Mangawhai house owners and residents on the wastewater system to flush water through their drains, toilets and showers and prevent gases from backing up into their homes.
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Mayor's Message 13 September 2022
- September 13, 2022
The long shadow of debt for Kaipara District Council has been a defining characteristic of the last decade. As at 30 June 2012 Council had internal loans of $83.4 million with the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme component of that internal debt at $58.5 million.
Read moreCouncil Briefing on draft wastewater strategy highlights future pressures
- September 07, 2022
A Mangawhai Wastewater Treatment Plant Advisory Group (MAG) is helping to guide a future strategy for the growing town’s wastewater disposal.
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Mayor's Message 30 August 2022
- August 30, 2022
Trustworthiness is at the heart of Kaipara District Council, which aims to be “a trusted Council”. It’s been a long journey back from the edge of local democracy and the Kaipara Commission during which time there were appointed Commissioners rather than locally-elected Councillors and a Mayor.
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