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You told us what you think the future of Kerikeri and Waipapa should look like through Te Pātukurea, the Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan. Now we need your help to decide how to make that vision a reality.

Te Amo Pūtoro, the unique māra hūpara at the Kerikeri Sports Complex, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Parks Awards held by Recreation Aotearoa. The nomination, in the Community Park of the Year category, recognises this innovative space for its strong community benefit, meaningful partnerships, and connections to local culture.

Kaipara District Council will join the Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group, confirming its participation in a regional response to local government reforms.

Public toilets at Marino Place in Kaikohe have reopened, featuring new fixtures designed to minimise the sort of damage that forced the facility’s closure in January.

A major upgrade to Kaikohe’s water treatment plant is set to strengthen the town’s resilience to future droughts, with a new 1.5 million-litre storage reservoir significantly increasing treated water storage capacity. The new reservoir has a lifespan of 100 years and supplies Kaikohe and Ngāwhā.

A significant switch in the treatment of wastewater at Rāwene was activated earlier this month when the electro-coagulation (EC) unit – an alternative system for treating wastewater – was turned on.

Time is ticking for those interested in running a food business or café to supply the Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub – with the chance to submit expressions of interest closing on Sunday 31 May. This Friday is the last chance for interested parties to talk to our Property Management Team for more information.

Northland’s rangatahi are front and centre for Youth Week, after designing a free celebration at Papa Hawaiki, Lindvart Park in Kaikohe this afternoon (Friday 22 May 2026).