Changes to advisory groups coming
We are restructuring our advisory groups to enhance community engagement on access and inclusion issues. The Positive Ageing Advisory Group and Disability Advisory Group will be disestablished, and a new Accessibility Advisory Group will be set up. The Youth Advisory Group will remain.
Announcement
Changes in the Health (hairdressing) Regulations 1980
The Government has announced that the Health (hairdressing) Regulations 1980 will be revoked from July 2025.
Announcement
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.
Announcement
Māori Ward Poll
At the Local Elections 2025, electors will be asked to vote in a poll on whether to keep or remove the Whangārei District Māori Ward.
Temporary Closure
Shared Path temporary and partial closure
Works extended: The partial closure for earth-works on the Raumanga Shared Path between the Bernard Street footbridge and the State Highway underpass will be complete by Monday 28 July 2025.
Thank you for your patience.
Please detour via State Highway 1 and Maunu Rd, or Tarewa Rd.
Temporary Closure
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Announcement
Te Matau a Pohe bridge planned marine closure
Te Matau a Pohe bridge will be closed to marine traffic from 15 to 23 July 2025 to replace hydraulic pipes underneath. Vehicle traffic will not be affected. Pedestrian access will also be maintained, however may be limited to one side of the bridge at a time as concrete and signal works are carried out.
Temporary Closure