Parihaka remains closed for now - here's the status of our other walking tracks
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.
πΆββοΈ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!
Coronation Scenic Reserve
π’ Frank Holman β Open
π’ Kauika Road Link β Open
π’ Selwyn Ave β Open
π΄ Quarry Garden to Frank Holman β Closed
π΄ Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout β Closed
Otuihau WhangΔrei Falls
π’ Loop Track β Open
A H Reed Memorial Park
π’ All Tracks open
HΔtea River walkway
π Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed β Open with caution
π΄ Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd β Closed
π’ Vale Rd to Town Basin β Open
Abbey Caves
β Still being assessed
Waimahanga
β Boswell Track - still being assessed
π΄ Waverley St Link β Closed
Reotahi Coastal Walkway
π’ All tracks open
TutukΔkΔ
π’ All tracks open
MatapΕuri / Whale Bay
π’ All tracks open
Parihaka
π΄closed - please see the link below.
Whananaki South Tracks
π’ Captain Bougainville monument track β Open
π Coastal Walkway β Open with caution
π’ Sands Road β Open
π’ Tamaterau β Open
π’ Manganese Point β Open
Raumanga Falls Track
π’ Open
Mair Park
π’ All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)
Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
β Still being all assessed
Taiharuru Headland
π΄ Closed
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnβt have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? π
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.