Northland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 16]
Northland Mayors thrilled with roading investment
Friday, 3 March 2017, 5:26 pm | Northland Regional Council
Today’s announcement by Transport Minister Simon Bridges of the construction of a four lane upgrade to State Highway One between Whangārei and Point Marsden Highway, an investment of $400 to $500 million over the next five to seven years, has been ... More >>
Vehicle access to precious lake to end
Friday, 3 March 2017, 12:05 pm | Northland Regional Council
A Far North dune lake – one of just 12 in Northland officially classed as being in an outstanding ecological state – is at increasing risk from people unaware of its special status, including those using it as an unofficial car wash. Local ... More >>
Erosion-controlling poplars, willows available again soon
Monday, 27 February 2017, 1:06 pm | Northland Regional Council
Hill country farmers whose erosion-prone properties drain to the Kaipara Harbour may be eligible for a share of more than 3500 free poplar poles in a joint Northland Regional Council-Ministry for Primary Industries initiative. More >>
Northland’s ‘swimmable’ freshwater status
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:25 pm | Northland Regional Council
Most of Northland’s most popular freshwater swimming spots – and their coastal equivalents – are suitable for swimming all or most of the time over summer, newly-released regional council data shows. The council’s annual summer testing programme officially ... More >>
$1.5M boost to Whangarei’s Hundertwasser project
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 12:25 pm | Northland Regional Council
The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is to make a $1.5 million contribution to Whangarei’s $16.25M Hundertwasser Art Centre (HAC). More >>
Organisers hope for big local turnout for Seaweek 2017
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 9:23 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 2017, which officially runs from Saturday 25 February to Sunday 05 March. The annual event is hosted by the New Zealand Association ... More >>
Drought prompts call to take care with groundwater use
Friday, 10 February 2017, 9:09 am | Northland Regional Council
Northlanders are being urged to take care with ever-dwindling groundwater supplies as the region’s drought continues, despite much-welcome recent rain in many places “Groundwater levels, in small coastal aquifers in particular, are getting very ... More >>
Venison pies latest tasty food treat
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 9:59 am | Northland Regional Council
Venison mini pies flavoured with herbs and onion will be the wild food treat used to lure visitors to the Northland Regional Council’s marquee at Kaipara’s upcoming Northland Field Days. More >>
Tangihua pests targeted
Monday, 23 January 2017, 11:54 am | Northland Regional Council
Tangihua pests targeted Plant and animal pests scattered through more than 1400 hectares of iconic bush, scrub and farmland between Whangarei and Dargaville will be targeted as Tangihua joins the ranks of Northland’s official Community Pest Control Areas ... More >>
Northland dry as lack of rain continues
Friday, 13 January 2017, 12:28 pm | Northland Regional Council
The Northland region is currently experiencing a prolonged dry period due to the low rainfall received over December 2016. The Far North and the east coast from the Bay of islands down to Mangawhai are extremely dry. More >>
NRC offices to close for Xmas, New Year
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:00 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council (NRC) offices will be closed from 2pm Friday 23 December until 8am Wednesday 04 January 2017 for the Christmas-New Year holiday break. More >>
Deputy Harbourmaster on deck
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 10:48 am | Northland Regional Council
Northland’s new Deputy Harbourmaster – whose resume includes a stint in command of what was the world’s largest mega-yacht – is on deck and training to pilot cruise ships into the Bay of Islands. More >>
Redback spider find at Paparoa ‘no cause for alarm’
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 10:30 am | Northland Regional Council
Officials say there is little risk to the public after the discovery of an Australian redback spider at Paparoa; the first confirmed Northland finding in more than 25 years. More >>
Bay of Islands rubbish barge back for summer
Monday, 5 December 2016, 2:26 pm | Northland Regional Council
Boaties are being urged to use the popular Bay of Islands mobile summer rubbish barge which will be back on the water again from the end of this month. More >>
Stay safe on the water this summer
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:43 pm | Northland Regional Council
Northland’s Regional Harbourmaster is once again urging locals and visitors to follow a few simple rules and courtesies to keep themselves and their loved ones safe on the water over summer. More >>
Summer swim spot survey begins
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 11:06 am | Northland Regional Council
Annual summer water quality tests have begun at Northland’s popular beaches, rivers and lakes. More >>
New Mid North passenger service to launch 01 December
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 1:23 pm | Northland Regional Council
Date: 23 November, 2016 New Mid North passenger service to launch 01 December People will have a new way of getting around the mid north shortly with a trial passenger transport service due to officially launch in Kaikohe on 01 December. (subs: Thurs ... More >>
Far North charter aims to reduce marine pest impacts
Monday, 21 November 2016, 2:55 pm | Northland Regional Council
A new biosecurity charter recognising the collective efforts of Far North marinas to reduce the impacts of marine pests has been signed at Opua. More >>
Whangarei, Kerikeri host 2016 Enviroschools expos
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 10:26 am | Northland Regional Council
More than 180 students, teachers, family and community members have gathered at Whangarei and Kerikeri to learn about making sustainable artworks from the environment at this year’s Enviroschools regional expos. More >>
Harbourmaster unimpressed by harbour marker vandalism
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 10:22 am | Northland Regional Council
Apparent pranksters who repainted a historic Hokianga Harbour navigation marker are potentially putting lives at risk, unimpressed local authority maritime staff say. More >>