Kaipara District Council
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We will work with the community to preserve our heritage, enhance our environment, and provide the best possible services and facilities to make Kaipara an excellent place to live.
DARGAVILLE — A spectacular concert on Friday 30 January will offer the community a chance to support people affected by Dargaville’s recent disastrous fire and help the town move forward from the event.
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DARGAVILLE — Dargaville residents should not be alarmed if they see smoke coming from drains, vent stacks on buildings or holes in the ground during the next few weeks.
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DARGAVILLE — Following the discovery of asbestos material in the debris from Dargaville’s huge fire the site is being continually dampened to prevent breathable asbestos particles becoming airborne.
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DARGAVILLE — The discovery of asbestos in the debris from Dargaville’s major fire will delay clearance of the site and require the public to continue to be kept away from the area.
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DARGAVILLE — Dargaville’s most disastrous fire since 1961 has sent shockwaves through the community, says Kaipara Mayor Neil Tiller who extends his sympathies to everyone involved with the five businesses affected.
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NORTHLAND — Mangawhai will have a year-round liquor ban between 8.30pm and 7.00am in all public places from 24 December this year.
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DARGAVILLE — Christmas arrived early for water lovers today (17 December) when Kaipara District Council unanimously agreed to give the green light for a new 50 metre pool in Dargaville which will be ready for the 2009/2010 Summer.
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NORTHLAND — Work underway on Awakino Point East Road will spare the Northland Field Days this year’s traffic hassles and is also a tribute to the efforts of residents who successfully worked with Kaipara District Council to have their road sealed beyond the Field Days entrance.
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NORTHLAND — The removal of several thousand dollars worth of new fencing around Pahi’s iconic Morton Bay Fig tree has been placed in the hands of police.
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NORTHLAND — A full time police presence, surf lifesavers, education and investigations into trial speed limits will help make Ripiro Beach safer and more environmentally friendly this summer.
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NORTHLAND — Mangawhai’s Insley Street will get a smoother roadway without open roadside drains and getting to school will be easier and safer for Mangawhai Beach School students thanks to works being carried out by Kaipara District Council.
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NORTHLAND — The contribution by community volunteers was highlighted on Wednesday (November 26) when Kaipara District Council acknowledged Garry Langridge’s 15 years service to the Ararua Volunteer Rural Fire Force.
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DARGAVILLE — Dargaville’s new 50 metre pool came closer to reality on Wednesday (November 26) when Kaipara District Council appointed Barfoote Construction as the preferred contractor for the project.
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NORTHLAND — Kerbside recycling is taking off in Kaipara with growing numbers of residents using the new official blue bag collection.
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NORTHLAND — After many years absence, lifeguard patrols will return to Baylys Beach this summer.
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NORTHLAND — Ground works have begun for a state-of-the-art upgrade of Maungaturoto’s Wastewater Treatment Plant which will meet tough new consent standards and can be expanded to cater for future growth.
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NORTHLAND — Visitors to the Taharoa Domain are now welcomed by bold colourful new signage which reflects the Domain’s special character and the partnership between local Iwi and Kaipara District Council in managing it.
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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Does the Mangawhai community want its present New Year ban on alcohol extended to a 7pm to 7am ban all year round
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DARGAVILLE — Tenders for Dargaville’s new 50 metre pool are expected to be ready for evaluation by the end of October.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council has recognised the value of the Kaiwaka Sports Association by contributing $37,270 from reserves contribution funds to complete sealing of the carpark at the vital community facility.
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DARGAVILLE — Tee shirts bearing the ‘Ready…Set…Recycle,' message, balloons, children’s posters and recycling information provided a colourful launch for official kerbside recycling in Kaipara at the Mangawhai Markets on 30 August 2008.
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DARGAVILLE — Give Dargaville’s centenary celebration an extra realistic touch by dressing in period costume.
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DARGAVILLE — Ready…set….recycle with Kaipara Refuse Limited’s official fortnightly blue bag kerbside recycling collection which starts on 8 September 2008.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara’s environment will be in good hands in the future if the enthusiasm of children at Matakohe and St Joseph’s Schools is any indication.
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NORTHLAND — More than 700 trees and shrubs were planted on the shores of Lake Rototuna last week in an exercise involving Pouto School, the Pouto community, Kaipara District Council, the Department of Conservation and local Iwi - Te Uri O Hau.
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NORTHLAND — Residents will have a chance to let Council know how well it meets their expectations.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council is again offering help to preserve our district’s vital heritage through the Kaipara Heritage Assistance Fund.
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DARGAVILLE — Stalls, special deals, costume and colour will turn Victoria Street into a bustling bazaar on Friday 26 September, launching three days of celebration commemorating the centennial of Dargaville becoming a borough.
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NORTHLAND — Beachgoers heading for the surf beach at Mangawhai Heads this summer are in for a magical surprise thanks to a major re-development due to start next month.
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DARGAVILLE — This environmentally responsible option becomes a reality in Kaipara from 8 September 2008 with the launch of an official fortnightly kerbside recycling bag collection in Dargaville and Mangawhai plus along the route between.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council has called for Expressions of Interest to prepare a Reserves Management Plan for the Pou Tu O Te Rangi Pa and Harding Park reserve in Dargaville.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council is working with Northland Field Days organisers and local residents to have the 2009 Field Days served by a three lane sealed access road to avoid traffic delays which caused problems at this year’s event.
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DARGAVILLE — Two sets of chicanes will be installed in Dargaville’s Montgomery Avenue to slow traffic speeds which have been concerning residents.
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NORTHLAND — A RAPID number at your gate could save your life or home.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council Judicial Committee members Graham Taylor, Richard Alspach and Tom Smith have received certificates acknowledging their completion of the Ministry for The Environment’s Good Decision Making Programme.
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DARGAVILLE — Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust is to seek registrations of interest in building Dargaville’s new pool.
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NORTHLAND — The Taharoa Domain Governance Committee and Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club are working to prepare a lease which will formalise the water ski clubs occupancy at Lake Waikere.
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DARGAVILLE — Events as diverse as putting a 2008 spin on Shakespeare’s classics and helping students sample Rarotongan culture or flax weavers to pool their knowledge have all benefited from the latest round of Creative Communities grants in Kaipara.
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NORTHLAND — $10,000 of SPARC Rural Travel Fund Grants have opened the door to better sporting opportunities for a large number of young Kaipara sportspeople.
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DARGAVILLE — A police officer will be based full time at Ripiro Beach for six weeks next summer in a joint initiative involving Dargaville Police and Kaipara District Council.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara gained eight new official Kiwis recently when the Bayliss and Barton families affirmed their allegiance before Mayor Neil Tiller at a citizenship ceremony at Kaipara District Council.
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DARGAVILLE — Dargaville’s own pop icon, Mark Williams, is coming home for a spectacular concert on Friday 26 September to star in a weekend of celebration marking 100 years since the establishment of the first Dargaville Borough Council.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council’s success in being registered as a Building Consent Authority was acknowledged this afternoon (Friday July 4) by the Minister of Building and Construction Shane Jones who presented the Council with its Registration Certificate.
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NORTHLAND — Buying humane traps to destroy pests in 417 hectares of high quality indigenous forest at Brynderwyn is among six projects benefiting from the Kaipara District Council’s Biodiversity Improvement Fund this year.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council wants accessing and using its website www.kaipara.govt.nz to be childs play, so who better to give it the thumbs up than six Dargaville Primary School students.
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DARGAVILLE — A modest 13 year-old hero who saved two boys from possible drowning in separate incidents was acknowledged on Wednesday (June 18) by Kaipara District Council with the presentation of a special bravery award.
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DARGAVILLE — More than 130 years of dedicated community service were recognised yesterday (June 18) when Kaipara District Citizen’s Awards were presented to Lindsey Hargreaves of Kaiwaka, David Orford of Maungaturoto and Nicholas Puharich from Dargaville.
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AUCKLAND — “When elephants fight the grass gets trampled.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council will continue its ‘sinking lid’ policy for pokie machines, but will introduce some flexibility to allow them to be moved within venues without increasing overall numbers.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council has recognised Mangawhai’s need for more youth facilities by allocating $20,000 towards a new skatepark in response to a large number of submissions to its Annual Plan.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council had to balance possible inconvenience to users of Selwyn Park with the public desire to see a popular circus show in Dargaville when allowing Loritz Circus to use the Park this week.
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NORTHLAND — The construction time for Mangawhai’s stormwater system upgrade will not be shortened and the work will continue over 10 years as originally planned.
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DARGAVILLE — Young people in Dargaville are $20,000 closer to having a new permanent skatepark after impressing Kaipara District Council with their commitment and ideas.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaiparas Mayor is delighted with the public interest in this years Annual Plan and the number of projects the Council has been able to support as a result of submissions and discussion with the community.
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DARGAVILLE — Golf, but not as most of us know it, has arrived at Harding Park in Dargaville which now boasts a nine hole Disc Golf course.
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DARGAVILLE — It is not a garden ornament or new style of rubbish bin but the nine being installed by Kaipara District Council and Sport Northland at Dargaville’s Harding Park are going to be a very popular fun attraction.
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NORTHLAND — Garbolino Road residents and users are trading some short term pain for long term gain while Kaipara District Council upgrades and seals the strategic road near Mangawhai.
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AUCKLAND — A great idea from the community has resulted in removing some major eyesores.
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AUCKLAND — “Wow! neat! cool! and it’s fun.” These are typical reactions from Ruawai children enjoying the town’s brand new playground with $25,000 worth of exciting and safe equipment provided by Kaipara District Council and the local community.
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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — How many times have you benefited from the selfless efforts of volunteers working in our community?
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DARGAVILLE — The Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust is confident Dargaville’s 50 metre swimming pool will go ahead and still be ready for the 2009 swimming season despite a funding disappointment.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council is asking Dargaville and Baylys Beach residents to make urgent attempts to conserve water as continuing dry weather reduces flows in the town’s supply.
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DARGAVILLE — After years of waiting Kaipara District Council’s Social Housing tenants in Dargaville and Ruawai are having their units completely revamped in a $1.02 million refurbishment which began on Monday (March 31).
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DARGAVILLE — Keep September 26 to 28 free for three days of fun and celebration to commemorate the centenary of Dargaville becoming a Borough in 1908.
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NORTHLAND — Ruawai children can now walk to school without fear of passing traffic, thanks to a new footpath between town and the college and primary school.
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NORTHLAND — Does Kaipara need a designated Maori representative to ensure that Maori have a voice on Kaipara District Council?
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The Gaming Act 2003 requires Kaipara District Council to have a policy - reviewed every three years - for gaming machines and venues where they operate.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council is enthusiastically promoting the message, “Climate change - We Are All In This Together “ at one of its biggest ever displays at the Northland Agricultural Field Days.
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NORTHLAND — Do you have a project that will improve Kaipara’s natural environment? Kaipara District Council is calling for applications for grants from its $15,000 Biodiversity Improvement Fund, created to encourage worthwhile environmental initiatives.
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DARGAVILLE — Kaipara District Council is asking Dargaville and Baylys Beach residents to conserve water as usage is currently exceeding the amount flowing into the town’s reservoirs.
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DARGAVILLE — The Kauri Coast Community Pool Trust is very pleased to announce that it has received a $750,000 grant from the Lottery Community Facilities Fund and a further $10,000 grant from the Sir John Campbell Residuary Estate for the construction of a 50 metre swimming pool in Dargaville.
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NORTHLAND — Kaipara District Council is pleased to announce that it has finalised a Design Build Finance and Operate contract for the delivery of wastewater services to Mangawhai.
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NORTHLAND — A new process for dealing with Resource Consents was proposed at a meeting held last week on 6 December.
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