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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.

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Changes in the Health (hairdressing) Regulations 1980

The Government has announced that the Health (hairdressing) Regulations 1980 will be revoked from July 2025.

Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut (beehive.govt.nz)

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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.

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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.

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