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Tsunami siren testing
On Sunday, 2 April 2023, there will be tsunami siren testing at 10:00am for 10 minutes and again at 10:30am for 30 seconds.

Further information:

Tsunami testing - Northland Regional Council website

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Easter changes to collection and transfer stations
All transfer stations will be closed on Easter Friday 7 April and there will be no kerbside collections on the day. Friday collections will take place on Saturday. No change to schedule of any other day.
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Mayoral Relief Fund closing on 6 April
Mayoral relief fund for Cyclone Gabrielle will close at 5:00pm on Thursday 6 April.

Mayoral Relief Fund

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Cyclone-damaged building inspections
If your house was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, please contact us (09 430 4200) so we can carry out a rapid building assessment.

Rapid building assessments

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