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Danger prompts felling & replacement of trees by power lines
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 2:47 pm | Whangarei District Council
Following discussions between Council, Northpower and Pehiaweri marae representatives, a row of trees at Otuihau, Whangarei Falls reserve, is to be felled this month and replaced with new trees next winter. More >>
Mayor Launches White Ribbon Campaign in Whangarei
Monday, 5 November 2012, 9:14 am | Whangarei District Council
The White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women is today being launched throughout New Zealand, with Mayor Morris Cutforth endorsing Whangarei’s community response. More >>
Local firms pick up more bridge contracts
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 9:19 am | Whangarei District Council
As the construction of the Lower Hatea River Crossing pushes on at pace, several more contracts have been awarded to local companies. More >>
Coin free parking with mPark
Monday, 29 October 2012, 4:02 pm | Whangarei District Council
Searching for change, getting caught up and exceeding parking time, being in a rush and forgetting to pay – the end result of all of these scenarios can be a parking ticket for the unlucky person involved, but a change is in the wind. More >>
It’s a karma thing – be in to win!
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 8:57 am | Whangarei District Council
It’s a karma thing – be in to win! The virtues of recycling are being promoted in a new high-tech way for Whangarei District Council. For six weeks from 22 October to 3 December people who have smart phones and use the permanent recycling bins on ... More >>
Settlement Support helps Chinese migrants to be prepared
Monday, 15 October 2012, 3:35 pm | Whangarei District Council
Chinese New settlers to New Zealand will be able to find out about natural disasters and hazards in Whangarei at a free seminar on Saturday 27 October at 2:30 till 4:30pm at the Whangarei Migrant Centre, 71 Bank St. More >>
Maori legend wins Love it Here! T-Shirt design competition
Monday, 15 October 2012, 2:50 pm | Whangarei District Council
The votes are in and the verdict is out on Whangarei’s favourite t-shirt design. After a fierce voting battle that took place on Facebook, in local retail stores and via text through the Northern Advocate, Tuhulu ‘Isileli-Fo’ou has been named ... More >>
New and improved Christmas Festival in Whangarei
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 9:54 am | Whangarei District Council
It’s a different day, a different date, a different place, but it’s going to be the same great, fun-filled, family event – Whangarei’s Christmas Festival! More >>
Comments sought on rural future
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 11:25 am | Whangarei District Council
Whangarei District Council is calling on all people with an interest in things rural to comment on a draft strategy that will set the direction for rural development in the District well into the 21st century. More >>
No shellfish gathering in Waipu Estuary area of Bream Bay
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:35 pm | Whangarei District Council
Members of the public are advised not to gather shellfish from the Waipu Estuary and Bream Bay one kilometer either side of the mouth of the estuary for the next 28 days. More >>
Carpark Upgrade Enters New Phase
Monday, 24 September 2012, 9:04 am | Whangarei District Council
Carpark Upgrade Enters New Phase Media Release 24 September, 2012 The ground floor of the Central City Carpark will be off limits for up to four days next week while it is wired and painted, but ample parking will be available on other levels of the ... More >>
T-shirts show love affair with Whangarei
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:58 pm | Whangarei District Council
This year’s ‘Whangarei: Love it Here’ t-shirt design competition has received an overwhelming response, with around 200 designs submitted from across the District, highlighting why people love it here in Whangarei. More >>
Permission sought for selective mangrove removal
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:19 pm | Whangarei District Council
Permission is being sought to remove some of the Hatea River’s mangrove trees, to improve views of the river in the wider Town Basin environment. “Mangrove trees play an important ecological role and are a real feature of the area. More >>
Call for Endless Summer Festival events
Monday, 17 September 2012, 10:58 am | Whangarei District Council
Call for Endless Summer Festival events Anyone planning events that will add to the colour, culture, fun and festivities of Whangarei’s Endless Summer Festival 2013 are invited to get their plans into the organisers by 2 November. More >>
Why is a Raven like a writing desk…?
Friday, 14 September 2012, 5:19 pm | Whangarei District Council
It’s World Alzheimer’s Day on Friday 21 September and the Mad Hatters at Botanica Whangarei are showing their support for the Northland branch of the Alzheimer’s charity by having a fund raising tea party with all profits from the sale of special ... More >>
Onerahi Roundabout - hot mix surfacing tomorrow
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 5:21 pm | Whangarei District Council
Contractors are planning to seal the new roundabout at the intersection of Whangarei Heads Road and Church Road Onerahi tomorrow and drivers are advised that the work may caused traffic queues. More >>
Lower Hatea River Crossing passes half-way mark
Monday, 10 September 2012, 9:37 am | Whangarei District Council
Media Release Lower Hatea River Crossing passes half-way mark, receives praise from NZTA Whangarei’s Lower Hatea River Crossing has passed the critical half-way milestone, and received praise from 50% funder, the New Zealand Transport Agency. The temporary ... More >>
Major Upgrade Begins for Central City Carpark
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 3:53 pm | Whangarei District Council
Major Upgrade Begins for Central City Carpark Media Release 4 September, 2012 Parking in central Whangarei will soon be an easier, happier and safer experience. The Central City Carpark on the corner of John and Robert Streets is to get a major upgrade over ... More >>
Work beginning on canopy for Te Manawa
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 2:07 pm | Whangarei District Council
Te Manawa, The Hub at the Town Basin, will be even more welcoming to visitors when a number of finishing touches are completed at the front of the building in the next eight weeks. More >>
Customer Survey Results Show Steady Performance
Friday, 31 August 2012, 11:58 am | Whangarei District Council
Media release 31 August 2012 Customer Survey Results Show Steady Performance Results of an independent survey carried out by the National Research Bureau (NRB) reveal Whangarei residents rate most local council services highly. Each year Council surveys ... More >>
