Almar Crescent Carpark

The Alamar Crescent carpark upgrade is now completed, making it easier for locals and visitors to park up and head out on the water. There are now 27 boat trailer parks and 13 car parks available.

The project team worked with the Fishing and Boating Club on the design, which includes a new footpath from the clubrooms to the toilets and a pedestrian crossing to help people navigate the area safely. The work was carried out by WM Construction.

The stormwater system was also upgraded to meet the demands of the increased paved surfaces. The carpark project was identified in the Long Term Plan 2024–2027 and funded through financial contributions collected from development in the Mangawhai area.

Tara Roadworks

Meanwhile, Downer and Kaipara District Council have confirmed they will finally be replacing the large culvert on Tara Road. This is the section where seal meets gravel at the end of Tara, which was washed out and reduced to one lane during the Cyclone years ago.

Work is scheduled to start 1 September and continue through to around 12 September. During this time the section of road will be impassable, so residents at the end of Tara, including Pepplebrooke, will need to detour via Brown Road and Kaiwaka–Mangawhai Road.

For questions, contact 022 409 8126 or [email protected].

Kaiwaka Footpath Completed

The Kaiwaka footpath between the two footbridges is now effectively complete, with all major construction done. The footpath now provides a safer, continuous pedestrian connection across key areas of Kaiwaka, backed by upgraded stormwater infrastructure.

This project has improved pedestrian access and safety around central Kaiwaka for the community, local businesses and out of town visitors.

Event: Compost workshop & Edible Village introduction

Ever wondered how to turn your kitchen scraps and garden clippings into nutrient-rich compost? Join Sustainable Kaipara for a hands-on workshop to learn all about composting, worm farming, and bokashi systems.

You’ll also get an introduction to the Maungatūroto Edible Village Project, the local initiative building food resilience through shared edible spaces.

Sat 13 Sept | 2–4pm | Shared kai afterwards

Learn how to turn food scraps into rich compost with worm farming, bokashi & more, then hear about the inspiring Maungatūroto Edible Village Project and how to get involved.

Bookings essential | Koha

Event details here