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Whangarei District Council Advises Caution Until Cyclone Vaianu Wind-Warning Has Passed
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:40 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Council Chief Executive Simon Weston says that multiple hazards remain from Cyclone Vaianu, with stormwater systems running at full capacity. “With sodden soils and heavy winds, there is still a risk of tree-falls and an elevated ... More >>
Mayor Welcomes Government Investment In Vision For Northland Learners
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 5:39 pm | Whangarei District Council
Mayor Couper expressed gratitude to the Minister for providing new funding and backing a project that will make a meaningful difference for young people across Northland. More >>
Whangārei Transitions Out Of State Of Emergency Following March Weather Event
Monday, 30 March 2026, 12:42 pm | Whangarei District Council
There were sewage overflows throughout the District during this event and people should avoid collecting shellfish for the next 28 days. More >>
Whangarei District Council Declares Local State Of Emergency
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2:29 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Civil Defence Controller Victoria Harwood says the MetService Heavy Rain Warning (red) is in place until 4:00am Friday. More >>
Severe Weather Event 25-27 March 2026: Whangarei District Braces For Continued Heavy Rain
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2:23 pm | Whangarei District Council
Northland Civil Defence are urging people to stay off the roads and avoid non-urgent travel with the worst of the rain predicted to arrive later today and high tides at around 2.00pm. More >>
Government Funding Boost Supports Whangārei Recovery Efforts
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 4:03 pm | Whangarei District Council
The funding panel met today to assess new applications, although there are still about 35 still to consider. More >>
State Of Emergency Lifted As Storm Impacted Areas Transition To Recovery
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:29 pm | Whangarei District Council
The decision not to extend this State of Emergency was made this morning after consultation with regional leaders, emergency services, and welfare support agencies. More >>
Emergency Recovery Fund To Support Hard-Hit Communities
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 4:05 pm | Whangarei District Council
The fund is around $130,000, made up of contributions from central government (NEMA) and Council. More >>
State Of Emergency Remains In Place For Flood-Impacted Whangaruru Communities In Whangarei District
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 12:49 pm | Whangarei District Council
Mayor Ken Couper says extending the State of Emergency is not a decision that has been made lightly. More >>
Progress Made In Restoring Essential Access To Storm-Affected Area
Friday, 23 January 2026, 10:45 am | Whangarei District Council
Although the cleanup on the north-east coast continues, the rest of Whangārei District is now accessible and looking forward to a busy long-weekend. More >>
State Of Emergency Remains In Place
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:27 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper says while this weather event has had a devastating impact on some communities, particularly the Whangaruru area and the beach settlement of Oakura, we are very fortunate that there has been no loss of life. More >>
Evacuation Underway For Oakura Properties Due To Landslide Risk
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:47 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangārei District Council Civil Defence staff and New Zealand Police are carrying out the evacuations at affected properties as a precautionary safety measure. More >>
Update On Current Severe Weather Event
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11:41 am | Whangarei District Council
A State of Emergency has been declared for Whangarei District as a precaution given the level of damage already sustained and the risk of further severe weather. More >>
Whangarei District Council Declares Precautionary State Of Emergency
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 4:46 pm | Whangarei District Council
The emergency declaration was requested by Whangarei District Civil Defence Controller Victoria Harwood and signed by Mayor Ken Couper. More >>
Civil Defence Ramps Up In Northland As Further Heavy Rain Is Expected
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 12:13 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Council and the Northland Civil Defence team are monitoring the situation in close contact with MetService and the Northland Regional Council’s hydrology team. More >>
Interim Advisory In Place For Northland Water CCO Establishment
Monday, 19 January 2026, 3:49 pm | Whangarei District Council
The Establishment Advisory Group (EAG) will serve as an interim advisory until the council-controlled organisation (CCO) is incorporated in July 2026. More >>
Final Update Regarding Rainfall Event In Whangarei District
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 5:58 pm | Whangarei District Council
While the urgency of the current situation has cleared, Civil Defence Northland are now preparing for more heavy rain forecast for later in this week. More >>
Whangarei District Council 2025 Local Government Election Final Results
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 2:10 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Council Chief Executive Simon Weston thanked all candidates in the election for their vision, courage and commitment to their communities. More >>
Whangarei District Council 2025 Local Government Election Preliminary Results
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 6:11 pm | Whangarei District Council
Final results will be delivered between Monday 13 and Friday 17 October 2025. Official declaration of results will be made on Friday 17 October, via public notice. More >>
Whangarei District Council 2025 Local Government Election Progress Results
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 4:01 pm | Whangarei District Council
Official declaration of results will be made on Friday 17 October via public notice. More >>
