Our infrastructure strategy for Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Published on 29 November 2023 Take a look at the factors that are shaping our thinking as we prepare the infrastructure budgets for the next 10 years. Tagged as: , Consultations and engagements, Facilities
Whangārei District joins Aotearoa Reorua Published on 24 November 2023 Whangarei District Council, in collaboration with Whangārei Hapū, is actively developing a long-term strategy for integrating the Māori language. We recently joined the Aotearoa Reorua program, a nationwide initiative supporting the use of Māori alongside English in New Zealand towns and cities. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
8 awesome places in Whangārei to take dogs this summer Published on 23 November 2023 Great places to take dogs for a walk or a run in Whangārei. Here's a list of some of our favourite hidden-gem parks that local dogs love - and most of them are off-leash! Tagged as: , Activities and facilities, Community
Whangārei District to welcome first cruise ships in early 2024 Published on 22 November 2023 We are gearing up to welcome three cruise ships at Marsden Point in February-March 2024 and seven ships in the following summer season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Media release
New toilets and changing rooms at the Ruakākā Surf Club carpark Published on 22 November 2023 We have opened a new block of three toilets, two changing rooms, outdoor showers, a drinking fountain and bowl for dogs at the Ruakākā beach. Tagged as: , Facilities
Rāhui (restriction of access) at Abbey Caves Published on 20 November 2023 We are supporting the rāhui that Ngāti Kahu o Torongare and Whangārei Hapū have placed. Please be considerate and stay out of the caves. Tagged as: , Announcements
Summer heralds major progress on storm slips Published on 20 November 2023 Over the coming months, Whangārei drivers can look forward to the repair of 50 minor slips and 30 complex slips remaining from 2023's weather events. Tagged as: , Improvement works
Build it and they shall come... But how will they get here? Published on 20 November 2023 Lets talk about our stadium winning the best event venue award, summer road closures and A & P show. Tagged as: , Mayors column
Infrastructure projects and repair work underway at Whangārei Heads Published on 16 November 2023 There are a lot of infrastructure projects and repair work underway in the Whangārei Heads area. Read a summary of our progress so far. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Improvement works
Stay safe at the beaches Published on 15 November 2023 If something’s changed and it looks dangerous, please report it. We don’t own everything, and it is not our job to fix everything, but if you let us know about a problem we can check. Tagged as: , Activities and facilities