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North Hosts First National Wairestoration Hui
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:08 am | Northland Regional Council
About 50 people from across New Zealand have gathered in Kerikeri for the country’s first Enviroschools WaiRestoration national hui. More >>
Mangawhai rates appeal decision welcomed by NRC
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 2:18 pm | Northland Regional Council
The Northland Regional Council (NRC) has welcomed a Court of Appeal decision on the way it set due dates for the payment of rates and its arrangements for rate collection within the Kaipara district. More >>
Ambitious new NRC 10-year plan launched
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 9:05 am | Northland Regional Council
Community calls to do more to clean up waters, protect native species and provide better flood protection are reflected in the Northland Regional Council’s ambitious new 10-year plan – but will come at a cost Chairman Bill Shepherd says. More >>
Molecular analysis says seaweed not ‘mermaid hair’
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 1:41 pm | Northland Regional Council
Molecular analysis says seaweed not ‘mermaid hair’. Molecular analysis has confirmed an unusual seaweed hauled up on an anchor in the Bay of Islands late last year is not the potentially invasive ‘mermaid’s hair’. More >>
Order now to secure poplar and willow poles; NRC
Monday, 26 February 2018, 9:17 am | Northland Regional Council
Landowners with erosion-prone properties from Te Hana north are encouraged to get their orders into the Northland Regional Council (NRC) early for this winter’s poplar and willow planting season. More >>
No cyanotoxins despite blue-green Lake Omapere algal bloom
Friday, 23 February 2018, 9:20 pm | Northland Regional Council
No cyanotoxins despite blue-green Lake Omapere algal bloom Independent tests have not detected any cyanotoxins in water from algal bloom-affected Lake Omapere and the Utakura River. Colin Dall, the Northland Regional Council’s Group Manager – ... More >>
Organisers hope for another big Seaweek turnout
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 9:17 am | Northland Regional Council
Organisers are hoping thousands of Northlanders will take part in a variety of events being held across the region to mark Seaweek 2018, which officially runs from Saturday 03 March to Sunday 11 March. More >>
Wattle seed-flavoured ice cream latest field days treat
Monday, 19 February 2018, 8:17 am | Northland Regional Council
A clever co-operative culinary coup; that’s how the Northland Regional Council and NorthTec are hoping the visitors to the upcoming Northland Field Days will view their wattle seed-flavoured ice cream. More >>
Coastal hazard maps - planning to withstand the test of time
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 9:55 am | Northland Regional Council
New coastal hazard maps identifying land potentially at risk of flooding from storm surge and long-term erosion by the sea have been released by the Northland Regional Council. The council’s chairman Bill Shepherd says the new maps come after the ... More >>
No prosecution over refinery pipeline leak
Friday, 2 February 2018, 11:39 am | Northland Regional Council
A lengthy local authority investigation has found it cannot prosecute anyone for last year’s mid-September fuel leak from Refining New Zealand’s Auckland fuel products pipeline at Ruakaka. More >>
Managing large ‘problem’ poplars vital; NRC
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 9:03 am | Northland Regional Council
Huge, decades-old poplar trees planted for streamside erosion control are causing some big headaches for both landowners and the Northland Regional Council (NRC). More >>
Refunds for 2600 after rates mapping error
Friday, 26 January 2018, 10:59 am | Northland Regional Council
About 2600 Far North ratepayers are to receive a total of roughly $136,000 in rates refunds after an early version of a map excluding them from a transport rate zone was incorrectly published in regional council Annual Plans. More >>
Northland leaders not yet ready to give up highway bid
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 12:53 pm | Northland Regional Council
Local body leaders say there’s still plenty of merit in a proposed four-lane highway between Northland and Warkworth, despite the newly-elected government reportedly being less enthusiastic about the project than its predecessor. More >>
New NRC Kaipara service centre office for 2019?
Monday, 22 January 2018, 12:04 pm | Northland Regional Council
A new Dargaville-based customer service centre to cater for an increased number of field staff working with Kaipara residents is being considered by the Northland Regional Council (NRC). More >>
New $1.1M storage facility nears completion
Friday, 19 January 2018, 12:42 pm | Northland Regional Council
Work is almost complete on a new Whangarei storage facility that will house a wide array of technical equipment used to support an increasingly busy Northland Regional Council. More >>
Invasive kelp in Rangaunu and Houhora Harbours
Thursday, 11 January 2018, 11:33 am | Northland Regional Council
Invasive kelp in Rangaunu and Houhora Harbours Boaties and cray fishers are being asked for their help to stop a highly invasive kelp – Undaria pinnatifida – spreading into other parts of Northland beyond the Rangaunu and Houhora Harbours, where it ... More >>
Land transport plan ‘Have Your Say’ meets soon
Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 11:47 am | Northland Regional Council
People keen to have an input on the effective blueprint for transport spending across Northland over the next three years are being urged to attend one of a series of ‘Have Your Say’ events around the region next week. (subs: 15-17 January) More >>
Check your gear for Argentine Ants
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 3:03 pm | Northland Regional Council
People heading North for their summer holidays this year are urged to check their camping equipment and holiday gear for Argentine ants, including backpacks and tents that may have been stored for long periods. More >>
‘Can I Swim Here?’ - Northlad Website for Summer Swimmers
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 10:31 am | Northland Regional Council
A new ‘Can I swim here?’ online tool launched today means Northland residents and visitors can enjoy our rivers, lakes, and beaches with confidence this summer. More >>
Northland Regional Council Warns Water Restrictions Possible
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 10:43 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland’s district councils, major industries, consented water users and the public are being urged to monitor their water use closely due to the current dry conditions. More >>
