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News and notices

Marsden Bay toilet block gets a facelift

Published on 12 March 2025

The Marsden Bay toilet block now sports a playful, bright-blue paint job with vibrant nautical alphabet flags.

‘Moving the dial’ with the way we talk about Whangārei

Published on 10 March 2025

There’s been a lot of interest in Whangārei lately as our District keeps growing in popularity, both as a tourism destination for local and overseas travellers, as well those looking for a better work-life balance within New Zealand.

From little seeds, mighty things grow

Published on 26 February 2025

Maungatapere Mountain Trust is a community group doing great things for the local environment with help from the Whangārei Communities Fund.

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What's on

Taste Whangārei – A Multicultural Food Fair

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.

Sandbox Fandom Festival 2025

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.

Whangārei Pride Festival 2025

14 March 2025

The annual Whangārei Pride Festival has a range of events happening this year, including workshops, karaoke, games, a drag show, the Pride Parade, a movie night, parties and more.

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Have your say

Consent renewal for Ōakura 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.

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 Hikurangi Wastewater Treatment Plant. Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Friday 14 March 2025.

Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw review

Submissions closing on 03 April 2025, 05:00 PM

We want your feedback on our new proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw, which, together with the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, provides the rules for how we deal with rubbish and recycling in the Whangārei District. Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Thursday 3 April 2025.

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