March 25 2025
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Honouring the pioneers Town hall remedy sought
The Kaipara District Council will vote this week on a bigger budget to finally lay to rest the leaking, mouldy and …
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Water savings still needed
A small amount of rain, which has fallen recently across the west Kaipara region, has not been enough to alleviate …
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p The Lions Club of Paparoa enjoyed hosting the 75th annual Pioneer Luncheon, held recently at the Paparoa Hall. Originally put on by the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers to honour the pioneer settlers, it has morphed into an event honouring senior members who have helped make Paparoa a great place to live. The club is grateful to all who helped and those who attended, and is already looking forward to next year.
Lake protection focus of deliberations u by Andy Bryenton
Deliberations on the closure of Lake Taharoa to watercraft move to the next stage this week, as the committee overseeing the Taharoa Domain meets to talk about possible impacts, and the idea of concessions.
Fighting unfairness for firefighters
When volunteer firefighters from towns around Kaipara responded to a dangerous bushfire in the …
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The Northland Regional Council has recommended closing the boat ramp, effectively blocking powered watercraft from the lake due to the threat of the invasive gold clam, which could cause multimilliondollar damage if it reached Kaipara,
impacting the environment and even water supplies. “Historically, the closure of lakes Waikare and Kai Iwi created a strong response from boating enthusiasts, with over 2,000 formal submissions alone,” said KDC community services manager
Glynis McCarthy in her report to the Taharoa Domain Governance Committee. As befits the specialist committee dedicated to the welfare of the Kai Iwi Lakes, further detail was shared with this body about a recommended boat continued on page 3 … ramp shutdown.
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