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29-06-2025
- Politics
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Northland Regional Council Media Briefs
NOMINATIONS FOR NRC OPEN 04 JULY People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year's local body elections in October can get their nominations in from Friday 04 July until noon on Friday 01 August 2025. Anyone aged 18 and over can stand for election provided they're a New Zealand citizen, enrolled on the Parliamentary electoral roll and are nominated by two electors whose names appear on the electoral roll within the constituency the candidate is standing for. Printed nomination forms and a candidate handbook will be available from 04 July from any regional council office, by phoning (0800) 002 004, from or by downloading from SECOND FEEDBACK PERIOD ON NAVIGATION SAFETY BYLAW Northlanders now have a further chance to have their say on Northland Regional Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw, which sets the rules for keeping people safe on the water. After a first feedback period during May, the council is now running a second feedback period, recognising the need to provide more detail on key proposals and ensure there is sufficient time for people to have their say. The provisions in the draft bylaw remain the same, with key proposals including a new requirement to carry two forms of communication on a vessel; amending the requirements for wearing a lifejacket; and removing a clause prohibiting wind-powered board sports in the Ruakākā and Waipū estuaries. The feedback period runs until Monday 28 July. More detail can be found at
Scoop
12-05-2025
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Free CityLink Whangārei And SchoolLink Buses For Youth Week 19-24 May
Press Release – Northland Regional Council Young people can download a ticket from the posters around town or online, or pick up a printed ticket at schools, CityLink bus office (Vine Street car park), Youth Space, NRC Water Street reception and Whangrei Library. Show tickets to the driver … Northland Regional Council (NRC) is celebrating Youth Week 19-24 May by providing free bus travel in Whangārei for rangatahi (young people) age 12-24. The free bus travel is available on all CityLink and SchoolLink bus services from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 May 2025. Young people can download a ticket from the posters around town or online, or pick up a printed ticket at schools, CityLink bus office (Vine Street car park), Youth Space, NRC Water Street reception and Whangārei Library. Show tickets to the driver when boarding the bus. Terms and conditions apply – ID may be asked for proof of age with ticket and remember to be a respectful passenger when riding the bus and at bus stops around town. Inappropriate behaviour may result in removal of a ticket, once removed the ticket will be invalid. Head to for further details, tickets and timetables and the online bus tracker, or follow CityLink Facebook HAVE YOUR SAY ON NAVIGATION SAFETY BYLAW Northlanders are being encouraged to have their say on Northland Regional Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw, which sets the rules for keeping people safe on the water. The council is proposing some changes to get better alignment of rules across regions, incorporate safety improvements, and make the bylaw easier to use. Some of the proposed changes include a new requirement to carry two forms of communication on a vessel; amending the requirements for wearing a lifejacket; and removing a clause prohibiting wind-powered board sports in the Ruakākā and Waipū estuaries as this is not considered a navigation safety issue. The feedback period runs until 30 May. More detail can be found at Content Sourced from Original url
