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Kaipara District Council Sends Alternative Proposal To Central Government
Monday, 10 August 2026, 1:04 pm | Kaipara District Council
"We're not against reform. We're putting forward a model that simplifies local government while keeping decision-making at the heart of the communities it affects," said Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen. More >>
Kaipara Reaffirms Opposition To Head Start Proposal And Backs Alternative Reform Model
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 3:45 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen said the council's position has stayed the same throughout the process. More >>
Kaipara Projects Receive Nearly $100,000 For Community Resilience And Response
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 12:30 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen said the funding will help council and communities work together to better prepare for future flood events. More >>
Dargaville Town Hall Project Moves To Next Phase
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 11:54 am | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Deputy Mayor Gordon Lambeth said while the Hall held deep significance for many in the community, council had a responsibility to act on expert advice and ensure public safety. More >>
Road Resilience Strengthened As Slip Repair Programme Nears Completion
Friday, 31 July 2026, 12:00 pm | Kaipara District Council
The programme has involved some of the most complex roading repairs Kaipara District Council has ever undertaken, with some major road failures costing millions of dollars for just one site. More >>
Major Watermains Upgrade Starts On Logan Street In Dargaville
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 2:34 pm | Kaipara District Council
"While projects like this happen largely underground and out of sight, they play a big role in keeping taps running for homes and businesses across Dargaville," said Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen. More >>
A Summer Like No Other: Procurement Opportunity For Kai Iwi Lakes Campground Services
Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:58 am | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council is seeking proposals from contractors or operators to provide campground management services at Pine Beach Campground for the 2026/2027 peak season. More >>
Kaipara District Licensing Committee Welcomes New Members
Friday, 24 July 2026, 11:56 am | Kaipara District Council
The appointments were confirmed at the council meeting on 23 June 2026 after a public call for applications. A total of 10 applications were received. More >>
New Citizens Choose Kaipara As Home
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:14 am | Kaipara District Council
New citizens hailing from 13 countries took the oath or affirmation of citizenship at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club, marking the final step in their journey to becoming fully-fledged New Zealanders. More >>
Kaipara District Council Does Not Support Northland Reform Proposal
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:43 pm | Kaipara District Council
The staged transition model identified as the preferred option by the EMSG would establish two unitary authorities before ultimately transitioning to a single Northland-wide council. More >>
Improved Wastewater System Ready For Taharoa Domain Visitors
Monday, 13 July 2026, 9:25 am | Kaipara District Council
Construction has progressed steadily over the past two months, with new underground tanks installed, electrical systems connected, and a purpose-build control shed completed. More >>
Annual Plan Adopted For The Year Ahead
Monday, 29 June 2026, 2:26 pm | Kaipara District Council
The Annual Plan for 2026/2027 comes into effect at the start of the financial year, with new rates taking effect from 1 July 2026. More >>
Unsafe Maungatūroto Library Building To Be Demolished
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 11:26 am | Kaipara District Council
The decision was made by elected members at yesterday’s council meeting (Tuesday 23 June), due to the building’s severe structural issues and contamination risks. More >>
Pōwhiri In District’s Heartland Welcomes New Chief Executive
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 5:18 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Chief Executive Jazz Singh said the pōwhiri was a special way to begin the role. More >>
Council Trims Rates Rise For Coming Year
Friday, 5 June 2026, 8:38 am | Kaipara District Council
The decision, made at an extraordinary council meeting on Thursday 4 June, lowers the projected average rates increase from 7.9% to 3.9% (after growth) for the upcoming year. More >>
Cames Road Upgrade Improves Safety And Access
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 12:52 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen said the upgrade is a credit to the contractor involved for delivering a cost-effective permanent solution for the community. More >>
Kaipara District Council Joins Regional Steering Group For Local Government Reform
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2:16 pm | Kaipara District Council
The government has signalled significant reforms to local government, with councils encouraged to work together to develop regional approaches that reflect local needs and priorities. More >>
Council To Investigate Lower Rates Increase For 2026/2027
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 1:52 pm | Kaipara District Council
The motion directs the chief executive to identify upcoming capital works currently funded through general rates that could instead be debt-funded over 10 years, and to recalculate the draft Annual Plan 2026/2027 accordingly. More >>
New Chief Executive For Kaipara District Council
Monday, 18 May 2026, 10:16 am | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen said Mr Singh’s wealth of experience and his commitment to taking Kaipara forward made him the best choice for the role. More >>
Pioneering Floodgate Boosts Flood Protection In Ruawai
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:43 pm | Kaipara District Council
The $5.3 mn project was delivered by Kaipara District Council and funded through central and local government, with $4.554 mn contributed in 2021 from the COVID19 Response and Recovery Fund and $746,000 from council funding drawn from general rates More >>
