Visiting Kaipara’s hot spots this summer? Please park considerately or risk taking an infringement (fine) home with you. 

The carpark at Mangawhai Heads Beach will be a key focus for our parking officers over the next two long weekends, following numerous reports of parked cars blocking traffic and pedestrian paths. 

Monitoring and Compliance Services Manager Dean Nuralli urges visitors to think of others when parking. 

“We know parking at the heads beach is at a premium, but that’s no excuse for the inconsiderate parking we’ve seen this summer. We’re asking people to be patient and plan ahead - jump on the free summer bus, on your bike or stretch your legs and walk up if you can.” 

Parking in the wrong spot can not only damage native plants and cause frustration for other visitors, cars that are parked on footpaths, curbs and garden beds also impede access for emergency services, wheelchairs and prams. 

“Our staff will be out on the weekend, helping drivers park responsibly and writing infringement notices where health and safety is compromised,” says Dean. 

The Mangawhai free summer bus is running over the upcoming long weekends. Beach-goers are encouraged to park up along the route and climb aboard for a relaxing trip to the beach. Check the free summer bus timetable and route.