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Wet weather spills eliminated

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 12:24 pm | Whangarei District Council

The largest single point source of pathogens entering the Whangarei harbour during storms has been eliminated now that a new treatment process at the Kioreroa Road plant is operational. More >>

Bridge of international significance opens this Saturday

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 3:37 pm | Whangarei District Council

More than 2000 people are expected to attend the opening of Whangarei’s spectacular new river crossing, Te Matau a Pohe (the Fishhook of Pohe) this Saturday. “We expect it to be a spectacular occasion,” said Whangarei District Council’s Infrastructure ... More >>

Grand parade looming for Te Matau a Pohe opening

Friday, 12 July 2013, 5:44 pm | Whangarei District Council

As the finishing touches are made to Te Matau a Pohe and Dave Culham Drive, the final details for the official opening on Saturday 27 July are also being put in place. More >>

Teens Making Scenes and more, at Library Festival

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 4:50 pm | Whangarei District Council

Speech and Drama student, Claudia Cooke, and 20 other students from Making A Scene - Speech and Drama Academy, will be performing in Whangarei Central Library and The Strand Arcade as part of The New Zealand Post Children’s Book Award’s (Northland) ... More >>

Bridge name honours culture and history

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 2:20 pm | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei’s spectacular Lower Hatea River Crossing now has an official name – Te Matau a Pohe – translated as “The fishhook of Pohe” the Maori chief who welcomed the first English settlers to Whangarei. More >>

Planning well under way for bridge opening in Whangarei

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 2:15 pm | Whangarei District Council

Planning is well under way for the official opening of Whangarei’s Lower Hatea River Crossing on 27 July. “Earlier this year we set some ground rules around the day and asked the public for their ideas,” said WDC Infrastructure and Services ... More >>

Pohutukawa Coast - free trees!

Monday, 10 June 2013, 3:12 pm | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei District Council and Refining NZ are once again giv­ing away 1,400 young Pohutukawa and 400 Kauri trees, free to keen growers. More >>

Ruakaka South sewer system celebrated - defibrillator gift

Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:55 pm | Whangarei District Council

Ruakaka Community will receive a new defibrillator as part of celebrations of the successful completion of the $9.5 million Ruakaka South Sewerage Extension project. More >>

Send in your ideas for the bridge opening by 18 May

Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 1:05 pm | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei District Council wants to hear people’s ideas about how to celebrate the official opening of the Lower Hatea River Crossing in July. “We already have some ideas for the event on 20 or 27 July,” said WDC Group Manager Infrastructure ... More >>

River Closing Intermittently As Bridge Takes Shape

Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 11:02 am | Whangarei District Council

Dramatic developments at Whangarei’s Lower Hatea River Crossing will see the bridge’s distinct ‘hook’ like form taking shape in the next two weeks. More >>

Innovation and recycling reduce bridge costs

Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 11:10 am | Whangarei District Council

Media release 16 April 2013 Innovation and recycling reduce bridge costs Keeping an eye out for opportunities to be innovative during the construction of the Lower Hatea River Crossing has paid dividends, with the recycling of discarded pontoons ... More >>

Fire ban lifted in Whangarei District

Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 10:33 am | Whangarei District Council

The total fire ban over the Whangarei District has been lifted and an Open Fire Season to be in force from midnight Monday 15 April 2013, until further notice. More >>

Whangarei Visitor Plan To Support & Create Vibrant Industry

Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 9:53 am | Whangarei District Council

Media Release 16 April 2013 Whangarei Visitor Plan To Support And Create A Vibrant Industry The draft Whangarei 2013-2016 Visitor Plan will be launched to industry operators today. More >>

North Force moves to premier sports ground

Friday, 12 April 2013, 4:34 pm | Whangarei District Council

Northland’s representative football team, North Force, is moving their home games to Northland’s premier sports ground, Toll Stadium. More >>

Two Unitary structure for effective, sustainable local govt

Thursday, 11 April 2013, 4:20 pm | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei District Council has voted to lodge an alternative application to the Local Government Commission for a two unitary authority structure for Northland. More >>

Community tapestry weaves Whangarei together

Monday, 8 April 2013, 10:58 am | Whangarei District Council

An exciting project weaving the most loved and significant aspects of Whangarei life into one spectacular art piece will be launched this week, before residents are invited to make their own contribution to it. The first strands of the Whangarei ... More >>

Total fire ban still in force across Whangarei and Kaipara

Monday, 8 April 2013, 10:19 am | Whangarei District Council

Media release 8 April 2013 Total fire ban still in force across Whangarei and Kaipara Districts Residents and visitors are reminded that a total fire ban still in force across Whangarei and Kaipara Districts. Principal Rural Fire Officer Kevin Ihaka ... More >>

Call for Civic Honour Award Nominations

Monday, 8 April 2013, 9:55 am | Whangarei District Council

Whangarei District Council is seeking nominations for the 2013 Civic Honours Awards to recognise the contribution of citizens who have served the community through a sustained voluntary effort over a number of years. The closing date for nominations ... More >>

Winter sports kicking off - call for considerate parking

Friday, 5 April 2013, 9:21 am | Whangarei District Council

With winter sports kicking off this weekend, players, parents and spectators are asked to pay special attention to their parking around Kensington Park. More >>

Skippers invited to test height of Whangarei’s new bridge

Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:47 pm | Whangarei District Council

Skippers are invited to familiarise themselves with the Lower Hatea River Crossing on Sunday 7 April, by taking part in a trial to see whether or not the bridge needs to lift for their boats. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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