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Northland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 2]

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 >>

Te Oneroa-A-Tōhe Board Urges Summer Beachgoers To Be Safe, Responsible

Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 8:43 am | Northland Regional Council

Speed limits on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe are 30 kilometres per hour for 200 metres either side of each beach on/off ramp, and 60 km/h for the remainder of the beach. These limits are enforceable and signposted. More >>

Biosecurity Checks Ramp Up For Holiday Season

Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:43 am | Northland Regional Council

Biosecurity checkpoints will operate daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm until end of summer, helping protect Northland’s waterways from harmful freshwater pests. More >>

NRC Signals 0% Increase In Rates Take Next Year

Thursday, 18 December 2025, 9:00 am | Northland Regional Council

"In an era of rising costs and inflation, holding the line on rates is our tangible way of standing with our people and easing pressure where it’s needed," says NRC Chair Pita Tipene. More >>

Safeswim Summer 2025-2026

Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 10:12 am | Northland Regional Council

Safeswim gives you real-time updates on conditions at dozens of popular swimming spots across Taitokerau. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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