Locals and schools of the Whangārei region took the main streets of the township today to show their support for the start of Māori Language Week. A thousand people or more were present for the hīkoi, people from the wider regions of Te Taitokerau also joined and brought whānau and tamariki to attend the kaupapa.
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North Auckland Rail Line receives $94.8m for upgrades and repairs
$94.8 million worth of repairs and upgrades have been allocated to the North Auckland Rail Line (NAL) that are set to be completed within the next two years.
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Rāhui to protect Matapōuri Mermaid Pools
An official rāhui has been placed over one of New Zealand's popular destinations, the Matapōuri Mermaid Pools. To mark the occasion, the local hapū unveiled a guardian post, a prohibition marker to help restore the pools to a healthier state.
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NewsSmokefree dining a breath of fresh air
Six new cafes and restaurants in Whangarei are now offering smokefree outdoor dining as part of The Fresh Air Project.
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Housing minister opens 11 new homes in Whangārei
Eleven new state homes designed to cater for elderly residents have been officially opened today in Whangārei.
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Whangārei gets a street art facelift
Whangārei is buzzing with Street Prints Manaia- an indigenous street art festival that will give walls around the city some artistic flair.
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Communities call for action
People from small-town communities in Aotearoa have called on the Prime Minister to help deal with the impact of drugs, housing crisis, lack of mental health services and financial support.
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Māori CEO calls out NZs food wastage problem
"We're wasting food that can be utilised by some of our whānau" says Whangārei community trust CEO, Martin Kaipo, who is challenging the government to tackle New Zealand's food wastage problem.
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Hopeful turning point to stop Meningococcal in Northland
There has been a huge response from the Northland region to vaccinations, with over 22,000 young children and teenagers immunised against a deadly new meningococcal strain. The Ministry of Health, facing criticism for not responding quickly enough, confirmed today that it has obtained more vaccines to meet the demands.
