Details on eligibility, applying, and how to make a donation to the recovery fund.
Find out where you can take dogs, including on-leash walks, off-leash areas and beaches.
Find your bin collection day, transfer station opening hours, and our recycling and disposal guide.
Explore our local parks and reserves to find a BBQ spot, stretch your legs or have fun with family.
Explore events or hire Forum North - Whangārei’s premier venue for arts and entertainment.
GIS map and information about beaches, swimming water quality and coastal facilities.
Make an online payment and view details on other payment methods.
Information about land and water rates, instalment dates, rates rebates and property valuations.
Want to report a non-urgent issue? View information about common issues and let us know.
Published on 04 March 2026
We have approved a short‑term extension to Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited’s (NRHL) lease at Kensington Park.
Published on 03 March 2026
We are seeking to appoint a community representative to the Airport Noise Management Committee to fill a vacancy.
Published on 02 March 2026
We have adopted the 2026-27 Draft Annual Plan and will be consulting with the community in March 2026 on three options for next year’s rates increase.
20 March 2026
Taste Whangārei is back! Bring your whānau, grab your friends, dress in your national costume, to feast and dance in the streets of Whangārei .
07 March 2026
Come and visit The Artisans Market this summer! Soak up the atmosphere of a summer market while exploring a thoughtfully curated selection of the best Arts and Crafts creators Whangārei has to offer!
Learn to hand-build captivating animal-inspired ceramic pieces enriched by meticulous application of textures, patterns and relief work, with artist Fiona Tunnicliffe.
Feedback closes at 4:00pm on Friday 3 April 2026.
We are consulting on our fees and charges for the next financial year (2026-27). Feedback closes at 4:00pm on Friday 3 April 2026.
Have your say on rates options for 2026-27 in this year's Annual Plan consultation. Feedback closes at 4:00pm on Friday 3 April 2026.
Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Monday 6 April 2026
We want your feedback on proposed amendments to our Food Businesses Grading Bylaw. Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Monday 6 April 2026.
Nominations for the Civic Honours 2026 awards close on Friday 1 May. Submit your nominations now.
Register your event for Puanga Matariki Festival (15 June to 17 July 2026) by 19 April 2026.
Check out our capability- and capacity-building workshops and training opportunities.
Celebrate summer in Whangārei with a vibrant programme of events from 1 January to 31 March 2026.
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