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News and notices

Short-term lease extended for rescue helicopter maintenance facility

Published on 04 March 2026

We have approved a short‑term extension to Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited’s (NRHL) lease at Kensington Park.

Call for nominations for Airport Noise Management Committee

Published on 03 March 2026

We are seeking to appoint a community representative to the Airport Noise Management Committee to fill a vacancy.

Council to seek community feedback on 2026-27 rates options

Published on 02 March 2026

We have adopted the 2026-27 Draft Annual Plan and will be consulting with the community in March 2026 on three options for next year’s rates increase.

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What's on

Taste Whangārei - Multicultural Food Fair

20 March 2026

Taste Whangārei is back! Bring your whānau, grab your friends, dress in your national costume, to feast and dance in the streets of Whangārei .

Ceramic Animal Making Workshop with Fiona Tunnicliffe

07 March 2026

Learn to hand-build captivating animal-inspired ceramic pieces enriched by meticulous application of textures, patterns and relief work, with artist Fiona Tunnicliffe.

Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival 2026

07 March 2026

The Pasifika Fusion Festival 2026 celebrates 11 years of honouring the culture, unity and strength of Pacific peoples in Te Tai Tokerau. This community-led event brings Pasifika families together for a vibrant day of connection under the theme, “Nurturing Our Cultures by Strengthening Our Health.”

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