Kauri Coast, Dargaville

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3148 days ago

Community snapshot

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

What makes your corner of Rodney iconic or unique? Where is the cultural heart of your community? Show us Rodney or the Hibiscus Coast through your eyes by sharing a photo of a spot you think sums up the area, is a bit of a hidden gem, or is your favourite place to show off to visitors. Find us on … View moreWhat makes your corner of Rodney iconic or unique? Where is the cultural heart of your community? Show us Rodney or the Hibiscus Coast through your eyes by sharing a photo of a spot you think sums up the area, is a bit of a hidden gem, or is your favourite place to show off to visitors. Find us on facebook.com/RTimes on Neighbourly or email your high resolution image to matthew.cattin@fairfaxmedia.co.nz telling us a little bit about why this spot is so special. We will publish a selection of our favourites in the newspaper.

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3151 days ago

Masters Games competitor

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

I am keen to interview anyone from the Whangarei area who competed at the recent Masters Games.
Please message me if you are willing to chat and have your photo taken.

3148 days ago

Victoria Street Cycleway

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

The Victoria Street Cycleway will be a dedicated cycle route along Victoria Street West, from the Beaumont Street intersection to the Hobson Street intersection.

Have your say by 5 June.

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3150 days ago

Should children start school before aged 5?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

I am interested in hearing what the community/ parents think about the proposal to change the school starting age.
I'll put up a poll in due course for those to shy to comment. But I would love to able to have individual comments as well.
Obviously I will be speaking to school/ teachers as … View more
I am interested in hearing what the community/ parents think about the proposal to change the school starting age.
I'll put up a poll in due course for those to shy to comment. But I would love to able to have individual comments as well.
Obviously I will be speaking to school/ teachers as well.
If you don't want your comments printed please put NFP on your comments.

3162 days ago

Rates Structure Review - learn more and have your say

Whangarei District Council

The Rates Structure Review is the review of the way we structure our overall rating system to share the rating burden among all ratepayers. It is not about how much money we get from rates

The rating review will cover:
* General Rates (including the use of Land Value versus Capital Value)
* … View more
The Rates Structure Review is the review of the way we structure our overall rating system to share the rating burden among all ratepayers. It is not about how much money we get from rates

The rating review will cover:
* General Rates (including the use of Land Value versus Capital Value)
* The use and definition of Separately Used or Inhabited Part of a rating unit
* Stepped Rates
* Sector Splits
* Targeted Rates
* Remission and Postponement Policies

We want to hear from you!! We will be gathering your views and suggestions for improvement over the next month.

You can read more about this on the Rates Structure Review page at the link below.

Public meetings will be held on:
Monday 1 May: Forum North, 6pm
Tuesday 2 May: Kamo Bowling Club (Main Hall), 6pm
Thursday 4 May: Onerahi Bowling Club, 6pm
Tuesday 9 May: Ruakaka Recreation Centre, 6pm

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