Whangarei District Council - Latest News [Page 10]
One month to register for the Grand Parade
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 4:26 pm | Whangarei District Council
People have just one month to register a float or group for Whangarei City’s Grand Parade. More >>
Smoke-free Whangarei by 2025
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 2:21 pm | Whangarei District Council
As Mayor of Whangarei I write to request your support, and that of your Party, for a unanimous Whangarei District Council decision to ban the sale of all tobacco products in our district by 2025. More >>
Avoid flood waters, stream, river and harbour water
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 9:42 am | Whangarei District Council
Northland District Health Board’s Medical Officer of Health Clair Mills has issued an advisory warning people in the Far North and Whangarei Districts to stay out of waterways, flood waters and harbours to avoid contact with contaminated water. More >>
Civic awards recognise lifetime of giving by volunteers
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 4:29 pm | Whangarei District Council
Five volunteers who have given to the community in a broad spectrum of areas over their lifetimes will be recognised by the District of Whangarei by Mayor Sheryl Mai, councillors and guests at a Civic Honours ceremony in the Council Chambers, Forum ... More >>
Whangarei District Council service performance on track
Monday, 4 August 2014, 11:46 am | Whangarei District Council
Councils' annual residents' survey, carried out by Versus Research shows Council's performance is on track with overall customer satisfaction with Council services at 94%. More >>
Consultation on Transfer Station hours
Sunday, 3 August 2014, 3:24 pm | Whangarei District Council
'What do you want? When do you want it?' is the message from Whangarei District Council's waste team as they look to shave $200,000 from Rural Transfer Station costs by customising operating hours to the needs of their communities. More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund to help those most in need
Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:24 am | Whangarei District Council
A Mayoral Relief Fund has been established to assist Whangarei District residents who have suffered hardship as a result of the July 2014 storm. Earlier this week Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye visited Northland and pledged $100,000 of Ministry ... More >>
Stay out of water and don’t gather shellfish
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 5:09 pm | Whangarei District Council
The public are asked to stay out of the upper Whangarei Harbour for the next five days and to avoid gathering shellfish in the harbour for the next 28 days because of a sewage spill from a broken sewer pipe on Rewarewa Road. More >>
Avoid flood waters, stream, river and harbour water
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 1:48 pm | Whangarei District Council
Northland District Health Board’s Medical Officer of Health Clair Mills has issued a general region-wide advisory warning people to stay out of waterways, flood waters and harbours to avoid contact with contaminated water. More >>
Waiarohia Stream closed to vessels July 1-8
Monday, 30 June 2014, 4:17 pm | Whangarei District Council
This week the swivelling portion of Kotuitui Whiti, the bridge across the Waiarohia Stream, will be installed. The waterway will be closed from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 1 July 2014, until Tuesday 8 July 2014. This is a major stage in the development ... More >>
Kiwis kick off 4pm 1 November
Monday, 23 June 2014, 1:23 pm | Whangarei District Council
Kick-off for this year's Four Nations international rugby league game between the NZ Kiwis and Toa Samoa at Toll Stadium will be at 4pm on November 1, and tickets are now on sale. More >>
Haikou City and Whangarei City confirm friendship
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 12:41 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei will gain thousands of new friends tomorrow when a “Friendly City” agreement is signed in Whangarei between Whangarei and Haikou City in the Hainan Province of the People’s Republic of China. Ceremonies to sign agreements will ... More >>
Open fire season
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 3:56 pm | Whangarei District Council
Open fire season An open fire season has been declared in the Whangarei and Kaipara districts, says Principal Rural Fire Officer Kevin Ihaka. This means that residents can now light fires on the open air without a permit providing they comply with all ... More >>
Civic Awards - call for nominations
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 11:56 am | Whangarei District Council
Calling all supporters of Whangarei’s hard working, sincere, tireless and giving citizens – now is your chance to nominate someone who has made a significant contribution to the community for a Civic Award. Every year Whangarei District Council honours ... More >>
Toll Stadium secures another international sporting fixture
Friday, 11 April 2014, 2:26 pm | Whangarei District Council
The Toll Stadium team is excited to be hosting the New Zealand Kiwis in their Four Nations fixture against either Fiji or Samoa on 1 November later this year. “We have actively worked and supported New Zealand Rugby League and rugby league in Northland ... More >>
Bank Street drivers be alert for changes
Friday, 11 April 2014, 11:28 am | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei drivers are alerted to a change in the phasing of traffic lights in the next few months as Bank Street is upgraded. During the upgrade sensors that detect vehicles passing through intersections and trigger changes in the traffic lights ... More >>
Take care in coastal areas, strong tidal surges
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 12:28 pm | Whangarei District Council
People along the coast are being urged to take care in, on and near the water, as the effects of the Chilean earthquake are causing some unusual currents and surges. Whangarei District Controller Simon Weston says an estimated 8.2 magnitude earthquake ... More >>
International Rally of Whangarei: Night stage on Pohe Island
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 4:36 pm | Whangarei District Council
The International Rally of Whangarei returns later this month with a number of new competitive tests including the Saturday night running of the Hella Pohe Island Super Special Stage. More >>
Whangarei city road improvements
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:34 pm | Whangarei District Council
During April and May 2014 the seal along Bank Street between The Grand Hotel at the southern end of Bank Street and the KFC building in the Regent will be replaced. More >>
National framework supports tourism focus for Whangarei
Friday, 28 March 2014, 4:28 pm | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Council (WDC) and the Whangarei Visitor Group (WVG) are ready to play their part in building the $41bn tourism market in New Zealand by 2025. More >>