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News and notices

New modern water reservoirs commissioned in Te Kamo

Published on 21 May 2025

Residents in parts of Te Kamo are officially connected to two brand-new water reservoirs on Woodlea Lane off Three Mile Bush Road after commissioning took place on Friday 16 May 2025.

Shaping our spaces: The Knowledge Precinct Plan

Published on 19 May 2025

Thanks for all your submissions on our Annual Plan 2025-26. We are now seeking feedback on our Knowledge Precinct Plan and we want to hear your thoughts before we take the next steps.

Te Kamo Scouts – clean-up heroes

Published on 14 May 2025

Whangārei’s Te Kamo Scout Group has been named Volunteer of the Month for May 2025 by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.

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What's on

Night Light - Ride and Roll

29 May 2025

Celebrate Puanga Matariki with a free, whānau-friendly Ride and Roll Parade. Decorate yourself and your wheels with LED lights, UV fabrics, and glow gear.

Candidates Information Evening for the 2025 Local Elections

04 June 2025

Find out what it takes to be an elected member for Whangarei District Council or Northland Regional Council at our combined Candidates Information Evening from 5:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Te Iwitahi (civic centre) or via livestream.

Movies in the Theatre – Puanga Matariki

18 June 2025

Join us in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North for a FREE movie screening of Coco Reo Māori in celebration of Puanga Matariki.

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Have your say

Knowledge Precinct Plan survey

Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 30 May 2025

We would like you to help us develop a Knowledge Precinct Plan for Whangārei. It's a chance to transform this area of the city into a vibrant hub for events, culture and tertiary education opportunities. Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 30 May 2025.

Welcoming Plan survey

Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 15 August 2025.

We're gathering feedback from newcomers, ethnic communities, organisations and the wider community to create a Welcoming Plan – a roadmap to make our District more welcoming and inclusive. Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 15 August 2025.

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