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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 >>
State Of Emergency Declared In Northland As Precautionary Step
Friday, 10 April 2026, 5:24 pm | Northland Regional Council
Mr Rio says at this stage it is unclear whether emergency powers will need to be used, but the declaration ensures the region is prepared should conditions worsen. More >>
Applications Open For Tū I Te Ora Scholarships
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9:47 am | Northland Regional Council
Four scholarships are available, each includes $5000 to assist with study costs, plus paid full-time work experience with NRC from mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027. More >>
Councils Respond To Juken NZ Ltd Announcement
Friday, 27 March 2026, 5:30 pm | Northland Regional Council
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania says the news will be challenging for employees, their whānau, and the wider community. More >>
Awanui Scheme Handles Twice The Volume Of Infamous 1958 Flood
Friday, 27 March 2026, 3:13 pm | Northland Regional Council
Councillor Carr says the NRC had assumed responsibility for the scheme 20 years ago and work on the upgrade had begun in earnest with the adoption of the council’s Long Term Plan in 2018. More >>
Northland Civil Defence Morning Update 27/03 7 AM
Friday, 27 March 2026, 8:38 am | Northland Regional Council
The MetService heavy rain warning for Northland was lifted at 4am this morning (Friday). More >>
Taitokerau Can Lead Rural Climate Resilience; Study
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 1:14 pm | Northland Regional Council
The Climate Resilient Communities Project was initiated by Rural Support Trust Te Tai Tokerau (RSTTT) with a $40,000 grant from the Northland Regional Council Climate Resilient Communities Fund. More >>
Northland Tsunami Siren Testing Set For End Of Daylight Saving
Monday, 16 March 2026, 2:47 pm | Northland Regional Council
While the indoor siren network will not be activated during this test, residents with indoor sirens are encouraged to manually check their devices by pressing the test button, similar to testing a smoke alarm. More >>
Strong Foundations Driving Economic Growth
Friday, 13 March 2026, 2:22 pm | Northland Regional Council
"Northland is a region with extraordinary potential," he says. "Our natural beauty, our communities, and our history of resilience and enterprise give us a foundation that many regions would envy." More >>
Climate Resilient Communities Fund Open For Applications
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:18 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council Chair Pita Tipene says the fund is helping Taitokerau communities be better prepared for a resilient future. More >>
Have Your Say On NRC User Fees And Charges; No Annual Plan Consultation + Hokianga Link - Interim Operator 26022026
Monday, 2 March 2026, 8:17 am | Northland Regional Council
Proposed changes include a 2.6% inflation adjustment, updated water-use annual return charges and a simplified single field-test charge. More >>
Get Your Pod Squad Ready
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 9:09 am | Northland Regional Council
Once registered, participants will be advised of the safety precautions to follow to protect their eyes, skin and clothes from the harmful moth plant sap, and how to dispose of the pods responsibly. More >>
Hikurangi Link And Supergold Card
Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:03 am | Northland Regional Council
The Hikurangi Link, one of Northland Regional Council’s regional BusLink services, runs from Whangārei to Hikurangi, via Te Kamo, and back every Tuesday and Thursday. More >>
Poplar And Willow Ordering And Field Days
Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:02 am | Northland Regional Council
The best time of year to plant poplar and willow poles is during the winter months of June, July, and early August, but time is needed in advance for ordering, delivery and creating a site plan. More >>
Hapū-Led Biosecurity Response Framework Sets New Standard For Community Action
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:39 pm | Northland Regional Council
NRC Deputy Chair Jack Craw says the framework significantly strengthens early detection by increasing the number of trusted ‘eyes on the water’, particularly in remote coastal areas. More >>
Wool In, Weeds Out!
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:38 am | Northland Regional Council
The Northland Regional Council’s Biodiversity, Biosecurity Marine, and Maritime teams collaborated towards the end of 2025 to lay wool matting on 412m square metres of the lake floor with support from local commercial divers. More >>
Marris To Head Kaipara Moana Remediation Operations
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:44 am | Northland Regional Council
Kaipara Moana Remediation Joint Committee Chair Tame Te Rangi says Mr Marris offers a profile of more than 25 years of experience in leading, motivating, and developing multi-disciplinary professional teams. More >>
