Kaipara District Council - Latest News [Page 3]
Council Crackdown Leads To Drop In Dog Complaints
Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:43 am | Kaipara District Council
Complaints about wandering dogs fell by 65% between July 2024 and June 2025, compared to the previous year, with dog attacks also down 43% over the same period. More >>
Eight Candidates Entered For Upcoming Kaipara Elections
Friday, 18 July 2025, 12:44 pm | Kaipara District Council
Candidate nominations opened Friday 4 July and are open until 12 noon on Friday 1 August 2025. Candidates so far include two for mayor and six for councillor positions. More >>
Kaipara Champions And Creatives Receive Funding Boost
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 5:08 pm | Kaipara District Council
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund helps subsidise travel for rural junior sports teams (5 to 18 year olds) participating in local competitions. The Fund helps to remove cost barriers to participation for those in rural communities and is administered ... More >>
Pre-Election Report Calls Community To Engage
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 1:00 pm | Kaipara District Council
The report is designed to help voters and potential candidates better understand the Council’s current financial position, key projects, and the broader context in which decisions are being made. It draws on information from the Long Term Plan ... More >>
Nominations For Kaipara District Council Open 4 July
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:39 pm | Kaipara District Council
The Kaipara District Council includes a mayor elected at large, and eight councillors elected from specific wards across the district. For the 2025 elections, councillor positions will be contested in the Wairoa (3), Otamatea (2) and Kaiwaka-Mangawhai ... More >>
New Website Launched To Showcase Kaipara
Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:35 pm | Kaipara District Council
The website content has been shaped with local input and reflects the distinct character, values, and aspirations of its people, with updates and new additions as the website is developed. More >>
Annual Plan Adopted For Year Ahead
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 1:36 pm | Kaipara District Council
Roading remains a key priority, with around $30 million planned on capital works this year, and around $13 million on operations and maintenance (excluding work carried forward from the previous financial year). More >>
Community Champions Honoured At Citizens And Environmental Awards
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:27 pm | Kaipara District Council
Held annually, the awards recognise individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment, and voluntary service that enriches the lives of Kaipara residents, as well as groups working to preserve and restore the district’s unique environment. More >>
Council Sets Fees And Charges For The Coming Year
Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:58 am | Kaipara District Council
Starting 1 July 2025 and phased in over three years, domestic food businesses will be charged a Domestic Food Business Levy that Kaipara District Council will collect on the behalf of Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI). More >>
Council Backs Joint Approach For Water Services
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:17 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson says collaborating with the other Northland councils is necessary. More >>
New Targeted Rate To Support Museums
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:15 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson thanked the public’s involvement in the process. More >>
Fees For Developers Under Review
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 1:14 pm | Kaipara District Council
Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson noted that getting the Development Contribution Policy right is vital for the district. More >>
Smoother, Safer Parking At Pouto
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 10:42 am | Kaipara District Council
The newly sealed carpark means that visitors, including those towing boat trailers, have a safe and convenient place to park. The area is also improved for the many cyclists who visit Pouto. More >>
New Beginnings – Citizenship Ceremony Celebrates New Kiwis
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 11:53 am | Kaipara District Council
The ceremony was led by Kaipara District Council Mayor Craig Jepson, who reflected on the occasion's importance for both the new citizens and the township itself. More >>
Northland Expressway Brings Opportunities For Kaipara
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 11:13 am | Kaipara District Council
The announcement this week is seen as a significant milestone in the route planning. More >>
Water Security In The Pipeline For Dargaville
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:07 pm | Kaipara District Council
Dargaville’s town water supply is reliant on the Kaihu river flow levels and is vulnerable to water restrictions and shortages during periods of prolonged drought. The township, along with Baylys Beach is currently under Level 4 restrictions. More >>
Have Your Say On Fees And Charges 2025/2026
Friday, 28 March 2025, 1:01 pm | Kaipara District Council
Feedback on proposed fees and charges for the coming year will open from 7 April for a month. New fees and charges will take effect from 1 July 2025. Some fees and charges are set by statute, such as the new MPI Domestic Food Business Levy*, and ... More >>
Kaipara Prepares To Consult On Future Water Service Delivery
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:04 pm | Kaipara District Council
Under the Local Water Done Well legislation, all councils around New Zealand have been tasked by the Government to consider how they can best provide water services in the future, by joining up with others or on their own. More >>
Proposed Kaipara District Plan Approved For Public Notification
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:01 pm | Kaipara District Council
The Proposed District Plan is a GIS driven E-Plan that is easy to use and navigate. Suggested new zoning is intended to ensure an ample supply of business and housing land will be provided over a 10 plus year period, ensuring sufficient development ... More >>
Kauri Coast Community Pool Funding Extended While Council Investigates Future Options
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:52 pm | Kaipara District Council
The cost of the grant is currently paid through general rates, which is shared across all Kaipara District ratepayers. Future ownership options include transferring ownership to Kaipara District Council or a charitable trust. More >>
