New affordable housing development for seniors in Whangārei Published on 10 September 2025 We are proud to announce a formal partnership with Habitat for Humanity to deliver high-quality, affordable housing for older adults. This initiative will help address the urgent need for accessible housing for seniors in the District. Category: , Announcements, Community, Health and wellbeing
Northland to establish new cross-council water organisation Published on 31 July 2025 Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have agreed to establish a Northland-wide Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027. Category: , Announcements, Media release, Water restrictions and supply
Councilors vote in favour of regional water organisation Published on 25 July 2025 Whangarei District Council has voted in favour of establishing a Northland-wide Council Controlled Organisation to deliver drinking water and wastewater services. Category: , Announcements, Water restrictions and supply
Libraries Manager Paula Urlich farewelled after 31 years Published on 18 July 2025 Libraries Manager Paula Urlich has retired 31 years after joining Council and holding the libraries’ top job for 18 years. Category: , Announcements
Changes to advisory groups Published on 14 July 2025 We have decided to restructure our advisory groups to enhance community engagement on access and inclusion issues. Category: , Announcements, Community
Northland Rescue Helicopter Limited relocation Published on 14 July 2025 Council and Northland Rescue Helicopter Limited (NRHL) have recently signed a lease enabling NRHL to relocate its flight operations to Whangārei District Airport. Category: , Announcements
Carruth Street Carpark lease not renewed Published on 03 July 2025 We have decided not to renew the lease for the Carruth Street Carpark when it expires on 31 August 2025. Category: , Announcements
Working on revaluation delays Published on 25 June 2025 A nationwide shortage of registered valuers has caused delays for property owners who objected to property values after the 2024 General Revaluation of the Whangārei District late last year. Category: , Announcements
Rates rebate widened Published on 11 June 2025 More Gold Card-carrying homeowners may be eligible for a Government rebate on their Council rates this year. Changes to the thresholds mean some ratepayers who weren't eligible for a rates rebate in 2024-25 might be eligible in 2025-26. Category: , Announcements
Parua Bay village speed limit to be reversed Published on 04 June 2025 In Parua Bay village, the speed limit of 30km/h on Whangarei Heads Road will be reversed to the previous speed limit of 50km/h, with a variable 30km/h during school start and finish times. Similarly, the speed limit on the first 100m of Lamb Road from Whangārei Heads Road will be reversed from 30km/h to 50km/h. Category: , Announcements, Community