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Free Bus Travel Across Taitokerau For World Car Free Day
Monday, 14 September 2026, 12:38 pm | Northland Regional Council
The one-day offer applies to all CityLink and SchoolLink Whangārei services, as well as BusLink services that run on Tuesday 22 September; Far North Link (Mangonui-Kaitaia and Kaitaia services), Hokianga Link, Mid North Link and Hikurangi Link. More >>
Northland Tsunami Siren Testing Set For Start Of Daylight Saving
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 9:19 am | Northland Regional Council
The network of more than 90 outdoor sirens in coastal communities across Taitokerau is tested twice annually to ensure it remains ready to alert communities in the event of a tsunami. More >>
Free Earthworks Field Day
Monday, 7 September 2026, 1:09 pm | Northland Regional Council
The first of its kind event - which will run 9am to 3pm - is a collaboration between Northland Regional Council, the region’s three district councils, the International Erosion Control Association and Civil Contractors New Zealand. More >>
Public Transport Cost Efficiency Award 2025/2026
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 11:11 am | Northland Regional Council
Of New Zealand’s 17 regional councils, Northland’s BusLink network was recognised for having the lowest cost per capita, the lowest cost per kilometre and the lowest cost boarding. More >>
Millions In Value Generated Through Climate Resilient Communities Funding
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:43 am | Northland Regional Council
In the report - compiled for the council - BERL found for every $1 invested by NRC, the fund generates an estimated $4.59 in value for Taitokerau. More >>
Climate Resilient Communities Fund Backs 15 Projects Across Taitokerau
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:33 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council Chair Pita Tipene says the level of demand highlights both the growing awareness of climate risks and the willingness of communities to take practical action now to build resilience for future generations. More >>
Warkworth To Te Hana Public-Private Partnership Welcomed
Friday, 31 July 2026, 9:16 am | Northland Regional Council
Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced a Project Agreement had been signed this week between the Crown and the Northway consortium, with detailed design, site mobilisation and early construction works are expected to begin in the coming months. More >>
Avoid Excessive Wake: NRC
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 11:48 am | Northland Regional Council
Good practice for vessel skippers is to keep a proper lookout and slow down well before areas where their wake could cause issues. More >>
Use Correct Lights, Boaties Urged
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 9:38 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council Deputy Harbourmaster Peter Thomas says the Harbourmaster’s office has noticed an increasing number of boats are failing to display the correct light patterns at night. More >>
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 >>
