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Whangārei joins national te reo programme

Published on 17 September 2024

In partnership with Whangārei hapū, we have committed to working on a long-term strategy for the use of the Māori language through the Aotearoa Reorua programme.

Four-lane expressway promises $1.2 billion boost to GDP

Published on 16 September 2024

We understand that investing in our roads isn’t cheap, and we’re glad the Government is finally addressing years of under-investment.

Massive event lineup for the rest of the year

Published on 11 September 2024

Silver, Fringe, Maritime and food festivals! Night, Tūtūkākā and The Artisans markets! Christmas parades, fireworks, concerts, charity runs, walks and challenges! These are just a few of the events our communities are planning to run before Christmas.

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Whangarei Film Society

19 September 2024

Whangarei Film Society can proudly claim to be "the largest littlest film society in the land"! We will screen wonderful films from around the world on two Thursday nights in September.

CancelledCommUnity After 5 - Event Funding and Sponsorship

24 September 2024

This month's session aims to give direction and ideas when it comes to funding to take your event to the next level. From funding applications to bringing on board event sponsors, our panel will pass on the knowledge they have.

Cuppa for a Cause

01 October 2024

Let's have a cuppa and some cake to raise funds to support Northland families facing dementia and celebrate International Day for Older Persons.

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Cyclist numbers rising

Cameras on our network of shared paths are providing proof that they are escalating in popularity.

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Weed spraying

Our contractor, Green by Nature, will be spraying broadleaf weeds on selected Council sports fields from 25 September to 11 October 2024.

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Longer than usual processing times

Due to a high volume of permit applications for council land leading into the summer season, the processing time is expected to be longer than usual. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to handle each application with the attention it requires.

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Go paperless!

Receive your land rates, water rates and rating valuation notices by email.

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Changes to community funding

We are changing to a new community funding framework and a new funding platform called SmartyGrants.

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Huitau Pā walkway partial closure

Part of Huitau Pa walkway is closed due to significant erosion. You can still access the track from the parking area, however please do not walk along the cliff and make sure you stay well away from the edge as it is unsafe. Signage is in place.

Temporary Closure

Temporary delay to project

Due to changes in our scheduled programming, the start of the Dave Culham Drive project has been postponed and will be integrated into future planned activities. We are committed to beginning this work as soon as possible and enhancing this important infrastructure for our community. We appreciate your understanding as we make the necessary changes to ensure the project's success.

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The Waipū Activity Zone playground is temporarily closed

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Flush water from taps in the mornings

The Ministry of Health recommends flushing a mugful of water from drinking-water taps each morning to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.
Although the health risk is small, this simple precaution is one all households on public and private water supplies should take.
For more information please call a Health NZ Drinking Water Assessor on 09 430 4100.

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