Phoenix Ruka

Councillor - Whangārei District Māori Ward

Elected to represent the Whangārei District Māori Ward in the 2025 local elections.

Email cr.ruka@wdc.govt.nz

Committee membership

CE Review
Community Development
Finance
Infrastructure
Strategy, Planning and Development
Risk and Audit
Te Kārearea Strategic Partnership Standing Committee (Chair)

Forums

Issues and Updates
Northland Forward Together

External organisations

Kensington Stadium Advisory Committee (Council appointed representative)
Whangarei Aquatics Advisory Committee (Council appointed representative)
Youth Advisory Group (Council appointed representative)

Postal address

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

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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Phoenix Ruka

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