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News and notices

Mayor's column – Easing pressure on ratepayers

Published on 22 December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’ve been discussing options to reduce the planned rates increase for next year’s draft annual budget. At the December 2025 meeting, Council agreed to take three options out for public consultation in early 2026 as part of our commitment to easing pressure on Whangārei’s ratepayers.

Morningside flood-relief project completion

Published on 17 December 2025

Frequent flooding around Kaka Street and other low-lying areas of Morningside is set to become a distant memory as the Morningside flood-relief project nears completion.

Onerahi kids dive into summer fun!

Published on 17 December 2025

Raurimu Avenue School pool is open to the community on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons throughout summer.

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What's on

Summer Holiday Programme

08 January 2026

The Quarry Arts Centre is hosting a range of children’s creative workshops over the holiday break. Designed to spark imagination and inspire young artists, book now for this chance to learn, create and have fun!

Stamp Shape Painting

09 January 2026

Drop in to our FREE summer family Stamp Shape Painting activities – experiment with handmade stamps, most made from recycled materials, to explore colour, pattern and collage.

parkrun Whangarei

10 January 2026

Parkrun is a free community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The distance is 5km along the Hātea Loop Walkway and takes place every Saturday morning. Register today!

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Have your say

New Bylaws for Public Spaces feedback

Feedback closes on Sunday 18 January 2026

We are reviewing the rules around activities and behaviours in public places. We would like your input on what should be included in new bylaws to replace our Public Places Bylaw and Control of Advertising Signs Bylaw. Have your say by Sunday 18 January 2026.

Control of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw review

Feedback closes on Sunday 15 February 2026

We are reviewing our Control of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw. We want to hear your views on how much vehicle access you think is appropriate on Whangārei District beaches. Have your say by Sunday 15 February 2026.

Help shape Whangārei’s future

Submissions closing on 27 February 2026, 05:00 PM

Share your feedback on the Long Term Plan 2027-37 and help shape priorities for the 10 years of the plan. Complete the survey by Friday 27 February 2026.

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