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2570 days ago

Municipal Building gets a make-over!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

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...

2570 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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2571 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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2571 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.

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2571 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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2571 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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2571 days ago

Celebrating 'Keep NZ Beautiful' week!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

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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2571 days ago

KNZB CLEAN UP - PUNA RERE DRIVE off Spedding Road

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Enough Rubbish for everyone to pick up

Just an invitation to anyone in the community who would like to join me in picking up rubbish down Puna Rere Drive off Spedding Road Tikipunga on Thursday 14th September 2017 at 11.00am for two hours.

This is help clean up the rubbish what I can and to … View more
Enough Rubbish for everyone to pick up

Just an invitation to anyone in the community who would like to join me in picking up rubbish down Puna Rere Drive off Spedding Road Tikipunga on Thursday 14th September 2017 at 11.00am for two hours.

This is help clean up the rubbish what I can and to highlight to people or kids throwing rubbish out your car window or as you bike or walk up and down this road - please don't.

Just call me on 021 585562 thanks Kristi

2571 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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2571 days ago

Council cadet success celebrated

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Council's six cadets graduated from our cadet scheme last week. From left is, Allie Miller, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Samuel Lennon, Nirvanha Wharerau-Ripia, Layton Toi and Jenesay Lubvrica.

The WDC Cadetship Programme forms part of the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs and was set up by the Mayoral … View more
Council's six cadets graduated from our cadet scheme last week. From left is, Allie Miller, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Samuel Lennon, Nirvanha Wharerau-Ripia, Layton Toi and Jenesay Lubvrica.

The WDC Cadetship Programme forms part of the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs and was set up by the Mayoral Forum to provide training, development and paid work experience for local young people aged between the ages of 17-24, to give them skills for long term work and sustainable careers.

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2572 days ago

New Home Builders Info Session coming up!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View more
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted

Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Register now

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