Langs Beach - Waipu, Waipu

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

2632 days ago

Is your community group undertaking a major performing arts event in the district?

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Projects that could be funded by Council include major theatre, musical or dance productions, major performing arts pieces or multi-day performing arts events.
The 2017/18 Performing Arts Fund has grants of up to $5,000 available to help bring your project to life.

Applications close 6 October … View more
Projects that could be funded by Council include major theatre, musical or dance productions, major performing arts pieces or multi-day performing arts events.
The 2017/18 Performing Arts Fund has grants of up to $5,000 available to help bring your project to life.

Applications close 6 October 2017 ►bit.ly/2vVoUWm

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2632 days ago

Municipal Building gets a make-over!

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Whangarei’s Old Municipal Building, also known as the Town Hall, is looking rather dapper these days, thanks to a makeover supervised by WDC’s community property team.

Read our full story here: ► bit.ly...

2632 days ago

Nominations are now open for the by-election!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Would you like to be a Councillor and represent the 20,000+ residents of Denby?
A nomination form can be found on our website. More information here: ► bit.ly...

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2633 days ago

Real NZ survey: Rural New Zealand feels forgotten as leaders vie for city votes

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ARE POLITICIANS LISTENING – OR JUST TALKING?

​Whangarei local Cherry Daly has been underwhelmed by the main parties' responses to her friends' and neighbours' concerns. She's attended candidate meetings and doesn't believe they understand the issues particular to her… View more
ARE POLITICIANS LISTENING – OR JUST TALKING?

​Whangarei local Cherry Daly has been underwhelmed by the main parties' responses to her friends' and neighbours' concerns. She's attended candidate meetings and doesn't believe they understand the issues particular to her town. Gangs and P, she says, are the big ones. If the government addressed those, it would solve the downstream issues of housing, poverty and truancy.

"It's almost like the candidates are fighting the battles in the big cities and the regional areas are being overlooked."

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2633 days ago

Hikurangi and Tarewa wastewater upgrade

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Hikurangi Wastewater Upgrade
The first stage of a wider sewer network upgrade, included two new pump stations (one at Parks Street near the rugby league fields and one at the corner of State Highway One and Jordan Valley Road) and 2km of pipework.

Tarewa Tank
One of the last projects in a … View more
Hikurangi Wastewater Upgrade
The first stage of a wider sewer network upgrade, included two new pump stations (one at Parks Street near the rugby league fields and one at the corner of State Highway One and Jordan Valley Road) and 2km of pipework.

Tarewa Tank
One of the last projects in a 10-year plan to prevent storm spills from our District’s sewer scheme into the harbour, is entering its final phase.

Read the full story: ► bit.ly...

2633 days ago

VACANCY: Trustee - Whangarei Art Museum

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

A Trustee position is opening on the Whangarei Art Museum Trust (WAMT), offering a rewarding opportunity for an individual passionate about visual arts, exemplary governance and the creative growth of Whangarei.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE this Friday 15 September.

Apply here: ► bit.ly...
Public Notice … View more
A Trustee position is opening on the Whangarei Art Museum Trust (WAMT), offering a rewarding opportunity for an individual passionate about visual arts, exemplary governance and the creative growth of Whangarei.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE this Friday 15 September.

Apply here: ► bit.ly...
Public Notice ► bit.ly...

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2633 days ago

Northland Home & Leisure Show

Jennian Homes Northland

Come on over and see the award-winning team from Jennian Homes at stand 3 the Northland Home Show.

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2633 days ago

Celebrating 'Keep NZ Beautiful' week!

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Keep up the good work Whangarei!
It is 'Keep New Zealand Beautiful' week and the next Community Clean Up and Planting Day is this Saturday 16 September at Whakapai Otangarei @ 11am (155 William Jones Drive)

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2633 days ago

Nō hea koe? Where are you from?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?

Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.

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