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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CityLink Whāngārei

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

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Ruakaka bus service survey

An online survey on need for Whangarei - Ruakaka bus service.

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Swimming water quality

Is it safe to swim? Check water quality results from some of our popular beaches and rivers.

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Latest News

23 JAN

Powhiri for new Northland Regional Council CEO

Northland Regional Council’s new chief executive has been formally welcomed to his new position with a powhiri by local kaumatua and kuia in Whangarei today.

18 JAN

Stay safe on the water this summer

With the summer sunshine finally arriving and the busy boating season upon us, Northland’s Deputy Harbourmaster is reminding people of local rules for keeping our waters safe.

13 JAN

Proposed navigation safety changes feedback deadline looms

Time is running out for people to have their say on proposed bylaw changes designed to make Northland’s harbours and estuaries safer and reflect changing recreational use of them.

13 JAN

Month left to fill in Ruakaka bus service survey

Bream Bay residents keen to take part in a survey gauging demand for the possible reintroduction of a public bus service between Ruakaka and Whangarei have a month left to do so.

11 JAN

Help stop spread of Manchurian wild rice, landowners urged

Landowners are being urged to report any sightings of one of Northland’s worst plant pests – Manchurian wild rice - and help stop its spread by cleaning and checking farm machinery.

11 JAN

New 10-trip CityLink transfer tickets for New Year

New 10-trip transfer tickets designed to take some of the hassle out of making longer cross-town trips are now available for Whangarei’s CityLink public bus service.

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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) 438 0012
Northland Regional Council
Private Bag 9021
Whāngārei Mail Centre
WHĀNGĀREI 0148

Regional Council Offices
Whāngārei: (09) 438 4639
Dargaville: (09) 439 3300
Kaitāia: (09) 408 6600
Ōpua: (09) 402 7516 

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