Northland tsunami siren testing: Sunday 27 September at 10:00am

On Sunday 27 September 2026, Northland’s tsunami sirens will be tested. They will sound once at 10:00am for up to two minutes, emitting the familiar siren tone followed by a voice message.
The tsunami sirens are tested twice a year, coinciding with the start and end of daylight saving.
Check if you live, work or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, and plan your safest evacuation route.

Tsunami evacuation zones (nrc.govt.nz)

Sports parks

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Whangārei District caters for traditional sporting activities, such as rugby, soccer, cricket, hockey and netball.

Our rugby and cricket grounds at Okara Sports Park and the BMX tracks at Pohe Island are of international standard.

The turf facilities at Kensington Park host hockey matches at a national level.

Book a sports park

Our sports parks can be booked for special events, tournaments, games and casual use.

Book a sports park

Location of sports parks

The locations of sports parks in the District can be found in our GIS Maps online tool.

You can enter an address or suburb to find sports parks or you can zoom in and out on the map. You can click on an icon to view the address and other information.

Sports parks GIS Map (gismaps.wdc.govt.nz)

Smoke Free and Vape Free Policy

We promote smoke free and vape free at all our playgrounds and parks, including sports fields, in the interest of protecting the environment and everyone’s health.

Smoke Free and Vape Free Policy

Related news

Sports park upgrades in time for winter sports

Published on 15 April 2026

A series of upgrades to sports fields across our District were successfully completed in time for the winter sports season, improving access and supporting increased participation for local communities.

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All-weather turf to boost football in Whangārei

Published on 16 September 2026

Football players, clubs, and whānau across Whangārei are one step closer to having a high-quality, reliable year-round playing facility, with construction of the artificial turf and lighting project at Tikipunga Sports Park starting on Monday 21 September 2026.

Category: , Facilities, Improvement works, Projects

Sports field closures

Check sports field closures for the Whangārei District.

Is The Game On?

Report it

Use our online forms to report sports park issues.

Report an issue

New bylaws may affect new approvals

From Friday 25 September 2026, three new bylaws are now in force: Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw; Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw; and Signs Bylaw. Existing permits and exemptions remain valid, but some new approvals may be affected.
We’re updating our website to reflect the new rules. If you have any questions, email: BylawEnforcement@wdc.govt.nz.

Public notice and bylaw links

Announcement

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Notice of temporary dog access rule

Under clause 10.1 of Whangarei District Council’s Dog Control Bylaw 2024, the area of Okara – former Old Boys rugby grounds playing fields is temporarily closed to the public, including for dog access, until further notice due to multiple safety hazards identified on site.

Read public notice

Temporary Closure

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Wastewater network capacity

We are carefully managing the capacity of our wastewater network in Ruakākā and parts of Whangārei Heads. Before applying for a Resource Consent or Building Consent, please contact us to find out whether your project may be impacted.

Submit an online customer request

Announcement

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

See the project page for details

Temporary Closure

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Broadleaf weed treatment

Broadleaf weed control treatments will be taking place at selected parks, reserves and playgrounds throughout September and October 2026. See which areas are being treated and read the guidance for visiting a treated area.

Read public notice

Announcement

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Te Matau a Pohe bridge marine, pedestrian and traffic closure

Te Matau a Pohe will be closed from 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday 26 September 2026.
This is for an event being held on Dave Culham Drive (from Port Road to Riverside Drive, including the bridge) for the International Rally of Whangārei.
Only pedestrians who have paid to attend the rally event will be able to cross the bridge.
Skippers are encouraged to contact Bridge Control prior to setting off.

Get information about road closures for the rally

Temporary Closure

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GIS maps and Whangārei ePlan outage

Due to planned maintenance, our GIS maps and Whangārei ePlan (District Plan) will be unavailable between 1:30pm and 2:00pm on Sunday 27 September 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Announcement

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Northland tsunami siren testing: Sunday 27 September at 10:00am

Sports parks

Book a sports park

Location of sports parks

Smoke Free and Vape Free Policy

Related news

Sports park upgrades in time for winter sports

All-weather turf to boost football in Whangārei

Sports field closures

Report it

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