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 2011 Media Releases

 
 
This section contains all the Media Releases published by Council in 2011.
Updated: 12/01/2012 12:35 p.m.
 

Council issues news releases to all local media in the district on a regular basis to keep the community informed about various issues and events. This page displays media releases which were accurate at the original time of publication. Some contain information and/or contacts which may now be out-of-date.

For assistance or further information, please contact our Media Relations Adviser, phone: +64 9 430 4200.

To view the full version of each media release for 2011, select from the list below.

Date PublishedMedia Release Title
28 December 2011Anti-littering programme
28 December 2011e-books make borrowing even easier
28 December 2011Summer Community Consultation on Ruakaka South Sewerage
5 December 2011SummerSafe launched for 2011-2012
2 December 2011Giant advent calendar at Botanica
30 November 2011Information sessions Ruakaka South Sewerage
29 November 2011Onerahi roundabout this summer
22 November 2011Deloitte report on Hundertwasser
22 November 2011Landmark moment for Lower Hatea River crossing
3 November 2011Hundertwasser model at Town Basin
1 November 2011Book for Council roadshow
31 October 2011Botanica tomato give-away
5 September 2011Council calls for feedback on Earthquake Prone Building Policy
23 August 2011Whangarei Mayor returns to work
19 August 2011Customer Service Centre at Hikurangi to close
15 August 2011Free seminar explains New Zealand health system to migrants
12 August 2011Council approves wastewater treatment plant upgrade
12 August 2011Commissioners uphold granting of resource consent for Port Marsden Service Centre
4 August 2011Civic Honours go to four Whangarei citizens
27 July 2011Health warnings follow sewage spill
25 July 2011Whangarei roads almost back to normal
22 July 2011Roads affected by flooding in the Whangarei region
22 July 2011Heavy rain results in sewage spill
14 July 2011New water source strategy for Whangarei
1 July 2011Free pohutukawa trees
29 June 2011Changes for Whangarei Tourism Trust, Northland Events Centre
17 June 2011City Safe promotes number this winter
17 June 2011Ruakaka south sewerage funding comes through
9 June 2011CEO Mark Simpson in hospital
2 June 2011Shellfish ban upstream of Onerahi extended to June 29
27 May 2011Community concerns reflected in recommendations
23 May 2011Acting Mayor speaks out against Labour plans to stifle north highway development
20 May 2011Rugby World Cup clean zones meeting
18 May 2011Workshop ‘Mother tongue – keep native language going with kids’
18 May 2011Migrants and services meet at Settlement Network Meeting
12 May 2011Parking Management Strategy to go out for public consultation
11 May 2011Council approves leave for Mayor Cutforth
10 May 2011Mayor Cutforth to request leave to recover from illness
9 May 2011Whangarei residents to be surveyed
2 May 2011Heavy rain causes sewage contamination
29 April 2011Major work planned for Kamo Road Western Hills Drive intersection
29 April 2011Hundertwasser Art Centre update
13 April 2011Whangarei vote unanimous on way forward for GE
8 April 2011increased transfer station fees proposed
8 April 2011Sewage spill into Waipu Estuary
8 April 2011Mayoral Benefit Concert
29 March 2011Central Ave Western Hills Drive work delayed
25 March 2011Contract for Victoria Bridge canopy awarded
23 March 2011Hayman Construction awarded tender for The Hub
22 March 2011Crosses to return to Laurie Hall Park
22 March 2011Library benefactor dies
18 March 2011Draft Annual Plan 2011-2012 for Northland Regional Council
18 March 2011Working with language interpreters
15 March 2011Draft Annual Plan open for submissions
14 March 2011Local Rugby World Cup 2011 volunteers still needed
9 March 2011Contract let for Hatea Pump Station
7 March 2011Evening celebrates Race Relations Day
7 March 2011Speddings Road extension nears completion
1 March 2011Assistance for quake victims available in Northland
28 February 2011Trapski/Brash Report on Local Government Options for Northland released
28 February 2011WDC observes two minutes of silence
22 February 2011Whangarei District Council to offer assistance to Canterbury
17 February 2011WDC acknowledges contribution of Ann Shaw
17 February 2011Mark Simpson reappointed as CEO of Whangarei District Council
17 February 2011Town Basin development plans unveiled
17 February 2011Hikurangi to consider motorsport hub
2 February 2011Join the Mayor for the Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge
2 February 2011Disabled people sought by Council group
1 February 2011Two-month festival promises Endless Summer fun

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