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Welcoming Matariki

Published on 20 June 2022

My hope is that we continue to strengthen our understanding of te ao Māori, weaving the Māori world view into our workplaces, communities, environment, governance and way of life.

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Celebrating a lifetime of service

Published on 06 June 2022

Queen’s Birthday Honours list will be released today. Each name on that list represents a kiwi who deserves recognition for going above and beyond in their industry, community, or field of service.

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International Rally raising Whangārei’s profile

Published on 23 May 2022

Congratulations to the organising team, volunteers, racing crew and sponsors. What a prize for our District to host such an internationally renowned event for so many years.

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The Te Tai Tokerau Climate Adaptation Strategy is a landmark piece of work. This is Aotearoa’s first regional climate adaptation strategy to be co-created and adopted by multiple councils, and the cooperative way in which it was created is a success story in itself.

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We will remember them

Published on 25 April 2022

We come together today to commemorate New Zealanders who served in war and in peace, and to honour returned and serving service men and women. This day we mark the landings of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the ANZACs – on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.

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It’s important to have your say: five consultations announced

Published on 11 April 2022

It’s been all hands to the pump at Council this April as we gear up for five rounds of public consultation.

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COVID Vaccine Pass removal welcomed

Published on 28 March 2022

I welcome the Government’s changes last week to the Covid Protection Framework removing vaccine pass requirements – hopefully these changes will give a boost to the local economy at a time when many businesses are struggling. And hopefully the Government’s risk assessment is accurate.

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Stay safe, but rejoice in the city's superb new projects

Published on 14 March 2022

Lets rejoice the opening of the new Pūtahi Park at the Town Basin, which truly is a place where everyone can gather and enjoy themselves.

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Three Waters court case

Published on 28 February 2022

It’s not every day that Council goes to Court to fight the Government, but that is precisely what our Council will be doing in a High Court hearing in June 2022.

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40,000 recycled bricks, 1600 cubic metres of timber, 100 waters

Published on 21 February 2022

Finally, after all the trials and tribulations, our community can now get up close and personal with the interior of the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery.

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Levels of responsibility

Published on 07 February 2022

Accepting the new normal that comes with managing a pandemic comes at a cost, and I want to acknowledge the difficult choice made by Waitangi Day organisers this year.

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Whangarei District is at the 'Orange' COVID-19 Protection setting

Mayor's column

Welcoming Matariki

Celebrating a lifetime of service

International Rally raising Whangārei’s profile

Co-Governance and our climate

We will remember them

It’s important to have your say: five consultations announced

COVID Vaccine Pass removal welcomed

Stay safe, but rejoice in the city's superb new projects

Three Waters court case

40,000 recycled bricks, 1600 cubic metres of timber, 100 waters

Levels of responsibility