Scott McKenzie

Deputy Mayor, Councillor - Hikurangi-Coastal General Ward

Elected to represent the Hikurangi-Coastal General Ward in the 2025 local elections and is serving as Deputy Mayor of the Whangārei District.

Email cr.mckenzie@wdc.govt.nz

Committee membership

CE Review
Civic Honours
Community Development
Finance
Infrastructure
Risk and Audit
Strategy, Planning and Development
Te Kārearea Strategic Partnership Standing Committee

Forums

Accessibility Advisory Group (Council appointed representative)
Issues and Updates
Northland Forward Together
UNISA - Upper North Island Strategic Alliance (Alternate)

External organisations

Joint Climate Change Adaptation Committee (Principal)
Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Principal)
Ngunguru Retirement Village Trust (Council appointed representative)
Northland Inc (Shareholder representative)
Tutukaka Marina Management Trust (Council appointed representative)

Postal address

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

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 for safety inspection. Please use the alternative route via Sands Road Loop.

Temporary Closure

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Potential delay due to high number of LIM applications

We are currently experiencing a high number of LIM applications. This may mean it takes longer than 10 working days for you to receive your completed report. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Announcement

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Rates rebate widened

Changes to the thresholds mean some ratepayers who weren't eligible for a rates rebate in 2024-25 might be eligible in 2025-26. Homeowners can check their eligibility and apply for the 2025-26 rates rebate below. If you received a rebate last year, we have sent you a form for 2025-26, which you should have received by the end of July 2025.