Nicholas Connop

Councillor - Whangārei Urban Ward

Elected to represent the Whangārei Urban General Ward in the 2025 local elections.

Email cr.connop@wdc.govt.nz

Committee membership

Civic Honours (Chair)
Community Development
Finance
Infrastructure
Risk and Audit
Strategy, Planning and Development

Forums

Issues and Updates
Northland Forward Together

* Citizenship Ceremony Councillor Coordinator

External organisations

Joint Climate Change Adaptation Committee (Alternate)
Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (Alternate)
Northland Craft Trust (Quarry Arts Centre)
Northland Regional Landfill Limited Partnership Advisory Committee (Council appointed representative)
NRC Whangarei Public Transport Working Party
Walking and Cycling Reference Group (Council appointed representative)
Youth Advisory Group (Council appointed representative)

Postal address

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

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 2026. See which areas are being treated and when, and read the guidance for visiting a treated area.

Read public notice

Announcement

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Kotuitui Whitinga bridge marine and pedestrian closure

Kotuitui Whitinga bridge will be closed for repainting from 6:00am on Monday 14 September to 6:00am on Monday 21 September 2026.

Pedestrians on the Hātea Loop Shared Path can follow the marked detour route via Port Road and Herekino Street.

Skippers should contact Bridge Control for updates prior to setting off and plan trips either side of the closure.

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