Trade Waste Bylaw

The Trade Waste Bylaw regulates the discharge of liquid wastes from non-residential premises into Whangārei District’s wastewater network. It ensures the safe disposal of trade wastes and protects the wastewater network and treatment plants.

The Trade Waste Control assists the Bylaw by specifying limits to flow rates, volumes, chemical characteristics and substances.

Wastewater network capacity

We are carefully managing the capacity of our wastewater network in Ruakākā and parts of Whangārei Heads. Before applying for a Resource Consent or Building Consent, please contact us to find out whether your project may be impacted.

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Announcement

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Kamo Road, Station Road and Three Mile Bush Road intersection closure

The Kamo Road, Station Road and Three Mile Bush Road intersection will be closed for night works to connect sections of the new trunk main into the water network as part of the Station Road trunk main upgrade project.

Period of closure: Sunday 13, Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September 2026, 6:30pm to 5:00am each night.

Temporary Closure

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

See the project page for details

Temporary Closure

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Broadleaf weed treatment

Broadleaf weed control treatments will be taking place at selected parks, reserves and playgrounds throughout September 2026. See which areas are being treated and when, and read the guidance for visiting a treated area.

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Announcement

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Kotuitui Whitinga bridge marine and pedestrian closure

Kotuitui Whitinga bridge will be closed for repainting from 6:00am on Monday 14 September to 6:00am on Monday 21 September 2026.

Pedestrians on the Hātea Loop Shared Path can follow the marked detour route via Port Road and Herekino Street.

Skippers should contact Bridge Control for updates prior to setting off and plan trips either side of the closure.

Kotuitui Whitinga closure

Temporary Closure

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