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Migrants explore political system
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:17 pm | Whangarei District Council
Settlement Support is offering a free seminar, ‘Local Government’, for migrants and newcomers, on Wednesday 11 September, 5.30 - 7pm at the Whangarei Migrant Centre, 71 Bank Street. More >>
Work to start on Waiarohia bridge
Monday, 26 August 2013, 2:41 pm | Whangarei District Council
Construction of the Waiarohia walk/cycle bridge is due to start on 2 September. WDC Roading Manager Jeff Devine said the 2.5 metre bridge will form an essential part of the looped walkway connecting the Town Basin, Port Road, Riverside Drive and the ... More >>
Whangarei a Host City for FIFA's Second Biggest Tournament
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 3:57 pm | Whangarei District Council
With just under two years until kick off in the first match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, FIFA and the New Zealand Football Local Organising Committee (LOC) have confirmed that Whangarei will host four matches during the tournament. More >>
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 >>
