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Where you can take your dogs, rules for keeping cats, and other information for local animals.
Published on 19 February 2025
We’ve got an intense year coming up, with major projects unfolding nationally, regionally and locally.
Council’s stormwater teams have been collaborating with Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary in Onerahi for better stormwater outcomes.
Published on 12 February 2025
Council continued its position against putting fluoride into the District’s water supply at an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 12 February 2025.
22 February 2025
Hot Grill Summer: the burger competition is on now! This exciting new food festival adds a tasty twist to the Endless Summer celebrations. Vote for your favourite burger now!
20 March 2025
Join us down at the Cameron Street Mall to come together and celebrate the diverse cultures that live here in Whangārei! There will be a range of food vendors and cultural performances.
12 July 2025
Sandbox is a space for Te Tai Tokerau’s community to meet and share our mutual love for everything geek! A celebration of wonderful art, games, cosplay, animation, comics, music, tech and more.
Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Friday 14 March 2025
Have your say on a consent renewal for Hikurangi Wastewater Treatment Plant. Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Friday 14 March 2025.
Have your say on a consent renewal for Ōakura Wastewater Treatment Plant. Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Friday 14 March 2025.
Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 15 August 2025.
We're gathering feedback from newcomers, ethnic communities, organisations and the wider community to create a Welcoming Plan – a roadmap to make our District more welcoming and inclusive. Survey closes at 4:00pm on Friday 15 August 2025.
Get your vote in for the best burger! Voting closes Saturday 1 March 2025.
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