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Scoop
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Enroll To Vote + Last Chance For Feedback On Navigation Safety Bylaw
Enroll to vote Northlanders keen to vote in this year's local elections - including a poll to keep or remove Māori constituency seats - must be enrolled by Friday 01 August to receive a standard voting pack. After this date, you'll need to cast a special vote. Meanwhile people keen to stand for council also have until Friday 01 August get their nominations in. 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. More information about the upcoming elections and poll is available at Last chance for feedback on Navigation Safety Bylaw Northlanders are being urged to have their say on Northland Regional Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw, which sets the rules for keeping people safe on the water, by Monday 28 July. After a first feedback period during May, this second opportunity provides more detail on the key proposals. The proposals 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. The feedback period runs until Monday 28 July. More detail can be found at
Scoop
10-07-2025
- General
- Scoop
Navigation Bylaw Out For Consultation
Council is reviewing its Navigation Safety Bylaw through public consultation, which opens on Monday, 14 July. The Navigation Safety Bylaw is one method used to regulate shipping, water activities and navigation safety in the coastal and marine environment, Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver said. 'When the current bylaw was made in 2023, it was signalled at the time that further work needed to be done to ensure safety for all users in the region,' he said. Navigation bylaws are used around the country as an effective means of addressing issues with boats and ships, and the review includes changes aimed at encouraging safe boating behaviour and improving safety on the water. 'One of the main changes is extending the bylaw limits to include all waters of the region to the mid-point of Cook Strait, 12 nautical miles, plus navigable rivers,' he said. 'We're also looking to bring in responsibilities for masters on boats to make it clearer, and updating lifejacket rules.' Marlborough was an outlier in not requiring people on boats under six metres to wear a lifejacket and changes were needed to provide consistency. For example, Tasman and Canterbury both require people on boats under six metres to wear a lifejacket. Other key changes included more clarity around masters of vessels, vessel communications, vessel identification and automatic identification systems, common passage plans and commercial shipping operations, control of vessels anchoring in Cloudy Bay and Port Underwood, lifeboat and safety boat drills on specified vessels, and swimming and water-skiing areas. 'The perceived problem is that without appropriate regulatory systems to ensure the safety of users of its water space, Council will not have sufficient means to intervene and manage maritime risks that it is obliged under the law to do so,' Captain Oliver said. 'Amending the bylaw now is to ensure that Marlborough's navigation safety rules are up to date and fit for purpose.' The deadline for submissions is 5pm on 15 August. Those wanting to speak to their submission will be able to do so. To make a submission go to:
Scoop
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
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
- Scoop
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
Scoop
11-05-2025
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Free CityLink Whangārei And SchoolLink Buses For Youth Week 19-24 May
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
