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Kaipara District Council - Latest News [Page 1]

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 >>

Cames Road Hill Set For Upgrade

Monday, 4 May 2026, 3:38 pm | Kaipara District Council

The project will upgrade a 390-meter long stretch of the road with a six-meter-wide reinforced concrete surface, correcting what was originally a paper road and which had been developed over time without the benefit of comprehensive planning. More >>

Kaipara District Council Approves Establishment Of Northland Waters

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 12:00 pm | Kaipara District Council

Kaipara District Council is the first of the region’s district councils to approve the establishment. More >>

29 New Citizens Welcomed To Kaipara

Friday, 17 April 2026, 8:53 am | Kaipara District Council

During the ceremony, each new citizen was invited to recite the oath or affirmation of allegiance to New Zealand, marking the final step on their path to New Zealand citizenship – a path which for some, had spanned many years. More >>

Cyclone Vaianu Update From Kaipara District Council

Saturday, 11 April 2026, 6:08 pm | Kaipara District Council

We remain in Orange (Heavy Rain and Strong Wind) Warning status. The latest modelling from MetService tells us there is a low risk that Kaipara will move into Red Warning status, however things can change quickly and it is always best to be prepared. We ... More >>

Kaipara District Council Preparing For Potential Impacts

Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:08 pm | Kaipara District Council

Kaipara District Council Mayor Jonathan Larsen says early preparation by both council and the community is key. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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