A new playground for Te Kopuru
September 4, 2026
I had the pleasure of opening Te Kopuru's new playground this week, and it's safe to say it got a big tick of approval from the Te Kopuru School students.This is a fantastic community space and a real asset for Te Kopuru. The old playground had seen better days, so it's grea...
Pine Beach ablution block upgrade
September 4, 2026
Stopped in at Pine Beach to see progress on the ablution block upgrade out at Taharoa Domain with Councillor Snow Tane.Kai Iwi Lakes is one of our district’s special places, and it's important we invest in the facilities that make it a great experience for locals and visit...
Maungatūroto wastewater renewal completion
September 4, 2026
I stopped by Maungaturoto today to check out the recently completed wastewater renewals project.More than 300 metres of ageing wastewater pipe have been replaced, helping make the network more reliable for local homes and businesses. There's not much disruption as the new PV...
India - New Zealand Business Evening
August 26, 2026
It was a privilege to cohost an India–New Zealand Trade & Investment Event in Dargaville last night, alongside the Consulate General of India in Auckland and our regional economic development agency Northland NZ.It was a fantastic evening, with local business represent...
Flying our Nation's flag
August 26, 2026
I noticed a while back the absence of a flag outside the Mangawhai office. I was pleased to put this right today by raising our brand-new New Zealand flag before today’s council meeting.For me the flag is a symbol of both civic and national pride. It provides a sense of be...
Mangawhai Community Park new directional signs
August 21, 2026
Photo: L to R Chairperson of the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Committee Kate Arbuckle, KDC Manager Strategy and Engagement Jenny Rooney, Councillor Rachael Williams, Mayor Jonathan Larsen, Councillor Luke Canton....
Kaipara Citizens Awards
August 19, 2026
Yesterday I had the privilege of presenting the 2026 Kaipara Citizens Awards at the Dargaville Lighthouse Function Centre. We're lucky to have so many local people dedicating their time and energy to enrich our communities, and yesterday was an opportunity to recognise ...
Dargaville water main upgrades
August 5, 2026
Last week I attended the commencement of works for a major upgrade to Dargaville's drinking water mains.Approximately 4.3 kilometres of water mains will be replaced between the water treatment plant and Logan Street, via Station Road, Edward Street, Day Street, Beach Road an...
Photo: L to R Mina Paikea, Principal Sharlene McCormick, Cathy Henderson, Kaumatua Ben Hita, former teacher (and my mother) Judith Cain, Chairman of the Board Phillip Wattam, MP for Northland Grant McCallum, Mayor Jonathan Larsen...
Kaiwaka wastewater treatment plant upgrade
August 3, 2026
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Jonathan Larsen
MAYOR - Kaipara District Council
jlarsen@kaipara.govt.nz
021 067 6525
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