Dargaville NZ
Water
Kai Iwi Lakes
Kai Iwi Lakes is a great family aquatic get away. There are two camp grounds within the Taharoa Domain and plenty other options close by. Activities you can partake in are fishing, water skiing, sailing, canoing, swimming, walking waka ama, jet skis, and cycling.
Address: Kai Iwi Lakes Road, Omamari
Function Centres & Venues
Lighthouse Function Centre
Our facilities include:
- Seating for 200 guests
- Fully equipped professional catering kitchen
- Bar facilities with chillers
- P.A. system
- Plenty of off-street parking
The Museum catering crew can provide morning/afternoon teas and finger food lunches for conferences and workshops.
Prices on application and bookings essential.
Contact person: Dargaville Museum | Phone: 09 439 7555 | Email: info@dargavillemuseum.co.nz | Address: 32 Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville
Art & Entertainment
Northland Field Days
The Northland Field Days has been an annual event since 1983 and is a highlight on the Northland calendar. Not just for farmers, there are market stalls, wagon rides, food vendors, children's area, and much more.
Come along and join the fun!
Phone: 096 439 8998 | Email: info@northlandfielddays.co.nz | Address: 33 Awakino Point East Road cnr State Highway 14
Art & Entertainment
The Woodturners Studio
Contact person: Rick Taylor | Phone: 09 439 4975 | Mobile: 027 4489 652 | Email: kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz | Address: 71 River Road, Dargaville
Water
Kai Iwi Lakes Camp Ground
Perfect for a wonderful camping experience with the choice of two camp grounds located on the lake foreshore, both offering an ideal camping experience for tents, caravans or motorhomes.
Pine Beach Campsites, wash and shower facilities, two flushing toilet blocks, and playground. In the summer there are seasonal services including a mobile shop, and camp staff are on site. A limited number of powered sites must be booked as per the other sites at the camp ground.
Promenade Point A truly relaxed kiwiana camping experience: camping areas, new toilet block. No shower facilities.
No Pets Because we want to protect our native wildlife, we have a strict no-pets policy. We hope you’ll understand
Contact person: KDC/DOC | Phone: (09) 439 0986 | Email: lakes@kaipara.govt.nz | Address: Kai Iwi Lakes Rd
Regular Community Events
Dargaville Girls Brigade
For girls 5-15 years, Thursdays after school 3.30 to 5 pm.
Contact person: Pauline Taylor | Phone: 09 439 7507 | Mobile: 021 263 7446 | Email: gptaylors@gmail.com | Address: Lighthouse Church, 78 Normanby St, Dargaville | More info: 3pm–5pm Thursdays
Art & Entertainment
Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert
First Thursday of the month, 7 pm - 9.30 pm, $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.
BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome
Contact person: Allan Mortensen | Phone: 021 439 697 | Mobile: 021 439 697 | Email: allanmortensen45@gmail.com | Address: Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville | More info: 7pm, 1st Thursday of the month
Regular Community Events
Dargaville Scout Group
For boys and girls aged 6-99 years. All information on the door of the Scout Hall or contact Dianne.
Contact person: Dianne McEwing | Phone: 09 283 2006 | Email: admcewing@vodafone.co.nz | Address: 23 Onslow Street, Dargaville
Faith
Anglican Church (Holy Trinity)
Eucharist every Sunday at Anglican Church (Holy Trinity)
Eucharist every 2nd and 4th Sunday at St Peters Church, Te Kopuru at 11am
Contact person: Kim Parker | Phone: (09) 439 7253 | Email: thedargavilleanglican@gmail.com | Address: 58 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville
Community Organisations
St Joseph School Dargaville PTA
Contact person: Samantha Gent | Email: samandjimmy21@gmail.com
Art & Entertainment
Dargaville Little Theatre
The Dargaville Little Theatre have productions throughout the year. Watch the Kaipara Lifestyler for upcoming auditions and performances or check out their Facebook page at DargavilleLittleTheatre.
Contact person: Deborah Steele | Phone: 09 439 4823 | Email: dargavillelittletheatre@gmail.com | Address: 241 Victoria Street, Dargaville
Seniors
Kaipara Grey Power
Kaipara Grey Power is an Incorporated Society and part of the Grey Power New Zealand Federation Incorparated. Grey Power is open to all at any age. Younger members can thus advocate for their own future through their membership.
We hold regular meetings in the Wesley Methodist Church, Dargaville. Generally the third Friday of the month a public meeting is held, at which there is most often a guest spaker, and an afternoon tea, koha for your smoko would be greatly appreciated.
Contact person: Ken Cashin | Phone: 09 439 4452 | Email: k.cashin@vodafone.co.nz
Business
Dargaville Community Development Board
Community Engagement - Revitalisation and Growth - Across all sectors
Contact person: Sue Curtis | Phone: 09 439 0464 | Mobile: 027 2416 380 | Email: info@dcdb.nz | Address: Fosters Arcade, 36 Victoria Street, Dargaville | More info: Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm
Community Organisations
Caring Caller
Contact person: St John | Phone: 0800 780 780
Special Interest
Dargaville Rotary
11.30am - 1.20pm every Wednesday
Contact person: Brian Burnett | Email: dargavillerotary@gmail.com | Address: Lion’s Centre Hokianga Road Dargaville. PO Box 311, Dargaville, 0340 | More info: 11.30am - 1.20pm every Wednesday
Community Organisations
Kaipara District Council - Community Facilitator
Contact person: Amanda Bennett | Phone: 09 439 3123 | Email: abennett@kaipara.govt.nz | Address: 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville | More info: 8am–4pm
Community Organisations
Mamaranui Bowling Club Inc
Contact person: Dorothy Gorrie | Phone: 09 439 1711 | Address: 681 Opanake Road, RD2, Dargaville | More info: Friday evenings
Special Interest
Mobilty Scooter Club
Contact person: Bev Hart | Phone: 09 439 8079 ext 6526 | Mobile: 021 250 6776 | Email: bevh@dargavilledocs.co.nz
Community Organisations
Ruawai Lions Club
1st & 3rd Thursday of month (Can vary)
Contact person: Jim Simpson | Phone: 09 439 2557 | Mobile: 021 315 246 | Email: jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz | Address: Ruawai War Memorial Hall | More info: 1st & 3rd Thursday of month (Can vary)
Community Organisations
Skydome Observers Inc
Contact person: Graham Jones | Phone: 09 439 8519 | Mobile: 021 046 7092 | Email: grahaml.jones@gmail.com | Address: c/o 139 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 0310