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Citylink Whangārei Launches New Online Tracker
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:02 am | Northland Regional Council
Using the tracker, passengers will be able to see where their bus is, when to head to their stop and what time they are likely to arrive at their destination, all from their phone. More >>
NRC Members Support Single Authority
Friday, 17 July 2026, 8:16 am | Northland Regional Council
Council Chair Pita Tipene says the decision was made at an Extraordinary Council Meeting in Whangārei during which councillors considered the recommendation for a staged transition model from the Taitokerau Local Government Reform EMSG. More >>
Northland Regional Council Media Brief 15/07/26
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 9:54 am | Northland Regional Council
Weed Workshops - Register Now! More >>
Biodiversity ‘detectives’ Provide First Regional Plant Threat Report
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:11 pm | Northland Regional Council
Northland’s ‘everyday botanists’ are encouraged to record plant sightings by photographing them and uploading to the iNaturalist website where anyone can get involved as removing these plants from the wild is discouraged. More >>
Free Earthworks Field Day
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 8:40 am | Northland Regional Council
Tess Dacre, the Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) Compliance Monitoring Manager, says the Wednesday 16 September event will run from 9am to 3pm at Whangārei’s Barge Showgrounds. More >>
Time Ticking On Successful Outcome For Juken Kaitāia Mills
Monday, 13 July 2026, 1:33 pm | Northland Regional Council
Juken New Zealand, a Japanese-owned company, announced earlier this year it was seeking expressions of interests to buy its two mills in Kaitāia – Northland Mill and Triboard plant. That offer process closed at the end of May. More >>
Annual Plan 2026/27 Adopted
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:07 pm | Northland Regional Council
Council Chair Pita Tipene says times are tough for the people and communities of Taitokerau and council members recognise that affordability remains a critical issue. More >>
Total Mobility Scheme Changes - Supporting Our Communities Through Change
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:03 pm | Northland Regional Council
The government has introduced updates to how the Total Mobility scheme is funded and delivered across the country. The changes are being implemented nationwide to support the long-term sustainability of the programme. More >>
Two Wins At Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards
Friday, 19 June 2026, 12:44 pm | Northland Regional Council
A project to relocate the heart of flood-prone Whirinaki and a manager acknowledged for outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening iwi and hapū partnerships in local government have been recognised at the Taituarā Local Government Excellence ... More >>
Competition Helps Taitokerau Win The War On Weeds
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:40 pm | Northland Regional Council
Northland’s first ever rohe wide moth plant competition has proved a great success with a total of 37,704 pods and 44,129 vines (with roots) collected over two and a half months by 38 registered teams and individuals. The overall winner ‘Chasing ... More >>
Think Carefully Before Buying Aging Vessels
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:23 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council Deputy Harbourmaster Peter Thomas says the council’s maritime department disposes of an average of one boat per month somewhere in Northland, many of which had initially been bought as cheap ‘doer-uppers’. More >>
Small Patch Of Exotic Caulerpa Detected And Treated In Whangārei Harbour
Friday, 12 June 2026, 10:10 am | Northland Regional Council
The roughly one-metre-wide patch was discovered by Northland Regional Council (NRC) divers undertaking marine surveillance alongside the Department of Conservation. More >>
Fishers Fined $1000 Each For Breach Of No-Take Rules
Monday, 8 June 2026, 12:36 pm | Northland Regional Council
The Mimiwhangata incident occurred on Wednesday 18 February at approximately 11.44am. The offender, from the Whangārei area, was fishing off Rimariki Island, bringing up a kahawhai when asked by NRC’s officer to reel in his line. More >>
Kāeo River Realignment Works Shut Down For Winter
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 8:38 am | Northland Regional Council
Councillor Kitchen says ongoing rainfall through March and last month had resulted in multiple wet-weather stand-down days and elevated groundwater levels, significantly slowing construction progress. More >>
Quiet Leadership And Inclusion Recognised At National Awards
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:32 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council staff member Einnee Facey has been named Emerging Inclusion Champion of the Year at the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ. The award celebrates early-career practitioners who go beyond their formal roles to champion diverse voices. More >>
Free BusLink Travel For Ages 5-24 During Youth Week
Monday, 11 May 2026, 8:55 am | Northland Regional Council
All BusLink services across the region will be free from Monday 18 May to Saturday 23 May for eligible young people. This includes CityLink, SchoolLink, and all regional BusLink services. More >>
Community Events Focus On Coastal Hazards And Restoration
Friday, 1 May 2026, 9:01 am | Northland Regional Council
The events, dubbed ‘Coastal Conversations’, will be held from 5pm to 7:30pm at McLeod Bay Hall in Whangārei Heads on Wednesday 27 May and Taipa Beach Resort on Thursday 28 May. More >>
Provide Contact Details Boaties Urged
Friday, 24 April 2026, 11:19 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council Deputy Harbourmaster Peter Thomas says the Harbourmaster’s office regularly receives reports from the public or boating community of issues with unattended vessels. More >>
State Of Emergency Lifted For Northland
Monday, 13 April 2026, 6:54 pm | Northland Regional Council
CDEM Group Chair Colin Kitchen thanked Northland communities for being prepared and for listening to the warnings. More >>
Northland Overnight Update On Cyclone Vaianu
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:43 pm | Northland Regional Council
Severe winds were recorded across parts of Northland overnight. Wind gusts of up to 120km/h were observed at Cape Reinga and Tutukākā Harbour, while Hokianga Harbour recorded gusts of up to 110km/h. In relation to rainfall, the southeastern areas ... More >>
