Old Municipal Building ready for another century of community life Published on 23 April 2026 Whangārei’s Old Municipal Building – one of the city centre’s oldest and most cherished landmarks – is reopening following an extensive restoration after fire damage. Category: , Facilities, Projects
Kai Ora Fund now open for applications Published on 22 April 2026 Community groups across Te Tai Tokerau are encouraged to apply for the Kai Ora Fund, with grants of up to $5,000 now open to support projects that strengthen food security and build community resilience. Category: , Community, Funding
Youth Week 2026 – Young Northlanders lead, create and inspire Published on 22 April 2026 Our Youth Week Fund supports youth-led initiatives that celebrate and support our young people. One of this year's recipients is leading a group of young people to deliver youth civics education. Category: , Funding
Designation response to January 2026 severe weather event Published on 21 April 2026 The Hikurangi - Coastal Ward has been "designated" under the Building Act 2004 to help manage ongoing risks to people from buildings affected by flooding and land instability as a result of the January 2026 severe weather event. Category: , Emergency management
Mayor's column – A road that must connect more than places Published on 20 April 2026 The future connectivity of Northland is tied to one critical piece of infrastructure: a safe, reliable, four-lane highway between Warkworth and Te Hana. Category: , Business and economy, Mayors column
Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre – Renewal of On Licence Published on 16 April 2026 Distinction Whangarei Hotel and Conference Centre (9 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangārei) has made an application for the renewal of an on licence. Objection period closes on Friday 22 May 2026. Category: , Alcohol notice, Public notice
Sports park upgrades in time for winter sports Published on 15 April 2026 A series of upgrades to sports fields across our District were successfully completed in time for the winter sports season, improving access and supporting increased participation for local communities. Category: , Facilities, Improvement works, Projects
Gillingham Road Bridge opens Published on 15 April 2026 We have completed the replacement of the Gillingham Road Bridge, marking the end of a major $6 million roading improvement project delivered by United Civil Construction. Category: , Projects
Super Liquor Woodhill – Renewal of Off Licence Published on 13 April 2026 Super Liquor Woodhill (53 Maunu Road, Woodhill, Whangārei) has made an application for the renewal of an off licence. Objection period closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Category: , Alcohol notice, Public notice
Split Bar and Restaurant – Renewal of On Licence Published on 10 April 2026 Split Bar and Restaurant (15A Rathbone Street, Whangārei) has made an application for the renewal of an on licence. Objection period closes on Monday 18 May 2026. Category: , Alcohol notice, Public notice