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India's Consul General visits Whangārei

Published on 18 March 2025

Northland’s business opportunities and offerings have been highlighted during a visit to Whangārei by India’s Consul General to New Zealand, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi.

Tagged as: , Business and economy

Thinking big while keeping an eye on the detail – Mayor Cocurullo

Published on 19 February 2025

We’ve got an intense year coming up, with major projects unfolding nationally, regionally and locally.

Tagged as: , Business and economy, Improvement works, Water restrictions and supply

Focus on core services - Mayor Cocurullo

Published on 05 February 2025

Mayor Cocurullo on the next six months, looking after what we’ve got and planning for the future.

Tagged as: , Activities and facilities, Business and economy, Improvement works

Stencils and cruise ships

Published on 22 January 2025

Whangārei was well and truly ready for visitors when cruise ship Azamara Pursuit docked at Northport on Saturday 18 January 2025 and passengers were delivered by shuttle to the Town Basin. From there, signs on posts and stencils on the footpaths guided them around the basin and into the city centre.

Tagged as: , Business and economy, Improvement works

2025 – A year for significant decisions

Published on 22 January 2025

Mayor Vince Cocurullo looks ahead at a year full of interesting challenges and opportunities for all of us – as individuals, Whangārei residents, Northlanders, and citizens of the wider world.

Tagged as: , Business and economy, Community, Consultations and engagements, Elections

Whangārei set for second cruise season

Published on 18 December 2024

The first of this summer’s four cruise ships is booked to berth at Northport at Marsden Point on 18 January 2025, with three more coming over the summer.

Tagged as: , Business and economy

Mayor announces bold new vision for Whangārei’s KEA Hub

Published on 17 December 2024

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo has announced an ambitious plan to transform the city into a leader in education, innovation and culture with the creation of a Knowledge, Education and Arts (KEA) Hub.

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Business and economy, Media release, Projects

Whangārei welcomes Ra’iātea as our newest twin city

Published on 16 December 2024

Whangārei has officially declared the French Polynesian island of Ra’iātea in the South Pacific Ocean as our newest twin city.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy

Parking in Whangārei

Published on 09 December 2024

As our schools shut for the summer holidays and Christmas shopping steps up, parking becomes an even hotter topic than usual. One of Council’s goals is to support economic prosperity. For retailers, that means ensuring a constant flow of customers through their doors, both coming and going.

Tagged as: , Business and economy, Mayors column

Northland welcomes Regional Deals with Central Government

Published on 26 November 2024

Northland Mayoral Forum Chair and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo is pleased to see Central Government opening bids for Regional Deals to regions across New Zealand.