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Generations of progress

Published on 07 February 2025

When we work together as a region, we can achieve far more than we could individually. We attract more investment, create more jobs, improve infrastructure, education and healthcare, and build a more resilient economy.

Roads: Signed, sealed and delivered

Published on 27 January 2025

Council has recently received several questions as to why there is so much roadworks going on. Especially when roads like Ngunguru Ford Road and Bank Street get resealed, when they look perfectly OK. These are fair questions, so let's see if we can answer them here.

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.

Looking back over a full year – and ahead at what’s to come!

Published on 23 December 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the highlights of 2024, to celebrate how far we’ve come and to look ahead to what 2025 holds in store.

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.

A&P Show and summer events

Published on 25 November 2024

On Saturday 7 December, we will be at the A&P Show ready to talk about what we do, why we’re doing it and how you can have your say. There will be staff and elected members available to talk through any questions, concerns or ideas you might have about our District.

Unleashing Whangārei’s water sports potential

Published on 11 November 2024

Over the next few weeks, we will be asking for your feedback on a proposed vision for a central water sports hub. This could potentially maximise our water sports facilities and put Whangārei on the map as a great destination for all maritime activities.

Update on Local Water Done Well

Published on 28 October 2024

What is Local Water Done Well? Is it the same as the old Three Waters proposal? No, it’s not! The new Local Water Done Well policy is about empowering councils to bring their assets up to a level that meets today’s standards.

Keeping our District clean

Published on 14 October 2024

In a recent Council report, it was highlighted that Council spent more than $800,000 on keeping Whangārei clean in the 2023/24 financial year. Keeping our District clean includes things such as cleaning up illegal dumping, controlling litter and waste, graffiti removal, street furniture cleaning and repairing vandalised public property.

Whangārei - come on up!

Published on 30 September 2024

Spring has sprung, we’ve put our clocks forward for daylight saving, summer is just around the corner and festival season has well and truly kicked off in our District.

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