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District Plan

View the Operative District Plan in our online ePlan and find out about District Plan changes.

Climate resilience

Find out how climate resilience is at the core of many of our projects, plans and strategies.

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Dogs and animals

Where you can take your dogs, rules for keeping cats, and other information for local animals.

News and notices

T2 and a splash of green

Published on 15 January 2025

With just a coat of green paint, the first stage of Whangārei’s T2 priority lane along Kamo Road and Bank Street, from Moody Avenue to Rose Street, will be a step closer to completion.

Buon anno and welcome to 2025!

Published on 13 January 2025

We’re well into the swing of things here at Council and 2025 is already shaping up to be a very busy year.

Northern suburbs asked to save water

Published on 10 January 2025

Te Kamo, Hikurangi, Tikipunga, Whau Valley, Three Mile Bush and Otangarei suburbs are asked to reduce their water usage while we fix a reservoir leak. Repairs should be in place by early February 2025.
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What's on

Kiwi Art Trail

18 January 2025

Discover 20 stunning kiwi sculptures around the Town Basin and Whangārei’s city centre, each transformed by talented New Zealand artists.

Love it Here Festival

14 February 2025

Whangarei District Council invite you and your loved ones to come and celebrate the reopening of Cafler Park with the brand-new Lovers Lane bridge and plaza area this Valentine's Day.

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.
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Have your say

The future of Raumanga and Otaika

Submissions closing on 20 January 2025, 05:00 PM

Have your say on creating a plan for Raumanga and Otaika that will become a roadmap for change and development in the area over the next 30 years. Survey closes at 5:00pm on Monday 20 January 2024.

District Plan review topics pre-notification consultation

Feedback closes at 4:00pm on Friday 31 January 2025.

We want your feedback to help inform the review of rules and policies for our District Plan. Feedback closes on Friday 31 January 2025.

Water Sports Hub

Submissions closing on 31 January 2025, 05:00 PM

We are looking into the potential of establishing a central Water Sports Hub in the Whangārei Harbour. We want to hear from you about how you use the harbour, where you currently do water sports activities, if you think we need a Water Sports Hub and, if so, the preferred location. Survey closes on Friday 31 January 2025.
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What's happening in my area?

Register your burger for Hot Grill Summer

Register your eatery for our burger competition! Registrations close at 4:00pm on Friday 24 January.

Beaches and coastal facilities

Find a map of beaches and coastal facilities, information about water quality for swimming and more.

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Whangārei camping locations and rules

Find out the locations and rules for camping in the Whangārei District.

Where can I take my dog?

Find out about off-leash areas at parks, reserves and beaches, on-leash walks and more.

Whangārei Matters podcast

Listen to our podcast, where we take a deep dive into local topics and answer questions.

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