Poplar trees in Autumn. Poplar trees in Autumn.

What we do

Northland Regional Council is one of Northland's primary environmental guardians and aims to protect Northland's land, water, coast and air while still allowing for sustainable development. We are also responsible for promoting the region's economic, social and cultural wellbeing.

River and rainfall data

View data collected daily from our rainfall and river monitoring sites around Northland.

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2013 Local elections

Find information on the 2013 local government elections in Northland.

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Local Government Reform

Northland's local government reform process is underway. Find out how to get involved.

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CityLink Whāngārei

Timetables, fares and route maps for the CityLink Whāngārei bus service.

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Latest News

23 MAY

Info evenings for would-be regional councillors

With the official nomination period for this year's local body elections drawing closer, would-be Northland Regional Councillors are being invited to attend information meetings to learn more about what the job entails.

21 MAY

Facebook, AA Roadwatch latest tools for North Civil Defence

Social media giant Facebook and the Automobile Association's Roadwatch website are two of the latest tools to be adopted by Northland's Civil Defence officials to help provide information during winter storm events and other emergencies.

16 MAY

Local govt, representation meets continue in Kaipara

Maungaturoto, Dargaville, Ruawai and Paparoa are to host public meetings on changes to the way Kaipara residents will be represented around the Northland Regional Council table from October - and possible wider local government reform.

10 MAY

Water’s environmental education opportunities explored

More than 20 teachers from across the region are better equipped to take advantage of the environmental education teaching opportunities offered by the North's many waterways after a special Northland Regional Council workshop. 

10 MAY

Hearings on Proposed Regional Policy Statement to begin

About 400 people are preparing to put forward their cases on one of Northland's most important local authority plans – including offering suggestions as to how it could be improved.

06 MAY

Meetings on local government changes, proposals for Kaipara

Kaipara residents are being invited to attend public meetings on changes to the way they will be represented around the Northland Regional Council table from October, as well as an update on wider possible local government reform in the north.

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Meetings & Events

Everyone is welcome to attend the Council's meetings, which are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month.

All Council and committee meeting dates and times are advertised near the end of each month. Three Regional Council Committees contain appointed members from outside the Council, representing district councils and special interest groups.

Meeting agendas and minutes are available at the Regional Council offices in Whāngārei, Dargaville, Kaitāia and Ōpua, as well as the Whāngārei Public Library.  You can also access them online at:

www.nrc.govt.nz/agendas

Contact Us

Call us toll-free from anywhere within Northland between 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, on 0800 002 004. Find our office locations

24/7 Environmental Hotline: Report pollution or marine incidents toll free on 0800 504 639.

mailroom@nrc.govt.nz
Fax (09) 470 1202
Northland Regional Council
Private Bag 9021
Whāngārei Mail Centre
WHĀNGĀREI 0148

Regional Council Offices
Whāngārei: (09) 470 1200
Dargaville: (09) 439 3300
Kaitāia: (09) 408 6600
Ōpua: (09) 402 7516 

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