The official opening of the Glenbervie School Art Exhibition was held last week, and our Mayor Sheryl Mai was on hand to officially open the exhibition.

VACANCIES here at WDC * Urban Designer * Strategic Planner * Data Analyst * Support Assistant - Infrastructure * Manager - Infrastructure Development View the job descriptions on our website and apply today! ► buff.ly/2KGvaJp

** Crash on Brynderwyn Hill SH1 - Road Closed in both directions ** Due to a Truck crash on the Brynderwyn Hill the road is closed in both directions. Follow the directions of Emergency services. Expect delays and use the alternative route. Detour signs in place.

It is your chance to have your say on the recreation and sports that council will be focusing on in our region. Complete the survey today and go in the draw to win a prize! Read our full story here: ► bit.ly/2nmRIo2

Pre-consultation on the draft Plan Changes closes at 4:30pm this Friday 24 August 2018. This affect us all..... Central and wider commercial areas, waterfront area, residential, transport, urban design..., so we need to get the planning for them right. ►buff.ly/2t0Rcza

Community Fund applications are open.The scheme aims to assist not for profit community groups that are undertaking a project or event which is aligned to Council’s Community Outcomes, and which benefits the wider community or a sector of the community. ► buff.ly/2MsPKBs

It is National Drive Electric Week 8-16 Sept 2018. Whangarei was awarded "Most EV-friendly town" at the EVworld expo in August. In this photo: Kirsten Corson from Yoogo Fleet Limited, Paul Dimery, Councillor, Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai and council EV spokesman Joseph Camuso.

Help us make 1,000 origami cranes in time for World Peace Day on 21 September Read the inspirational story of Sadako Sasaki - Her wish was simply to live - Get involved: buff.ly/2MjFsi9

Keeping children safe around pools is the number one priority for everyone who has a swimming pool. Even if a pool is temporary, if it is over 400mm deep it must have a proper, secure fence to keep small children safe. Read more here: buff.ly/2x8smQf

The Civic Honours 2018 recipients were announced at a ceremony with friends, family members, Her Worship the Mayor and Councillors. This year those honoured are Pamela Mary Stevens, Fay Patricia Colthurst, Warren James Daniel and Russell Rawiri: buff.ly/2x108pn

We are currently inviting applications for several positions here at Council. View all the jobs on our website and apply today! ► bit.ly/WDCVacancies

A big shout-out to the team at NDS. They are helping in making Whangarei a safe and welcoming place for our visitors and residents. They are extending their regular volunteer patrols of the Loop, to also include both our Dog Parks! #WhangareiCitySafe #NorthernDistrictsSecurity

It's the start of daylight saving this weekend! "Spring Forward" - turn your clocks 1 hour forward on Sunday morning. Northland's tsunami sirens will be tested on Sunday, 30 Sept. What a great reminder to check your smoke detectors as well. buff.ly/2OeflOK

| Vacancies here at Council | We are currently inviting applications for various positions here at Council. View the job descriptions on our website and apply today! ► buff.ly/2Dtchdu

Northland Civil Defence Alert facebook.com/civildefenceno… 4.50pm Sat 29 Sept: Northland tsunami sirens will be tested tomorrow (Sun) from 10am. If you live, work on or visit the Northland coast, please check out the siren sound, whether you’re in an evacuation zone and evacuation…

| Vacancies here at Council | We are currently inviting applications for the following positions here at Council. * Audio Visual Technician * Facilities Steward * Manager - Business Support View the job descriptions on our website and apply today! ► bit.ly/WDCVacancies

Northland Civil Defence Alert facebook.com/civildefenceno… 4.30pm Sat 6 April: Reminder of tsunami siren testing in Northland coastal communities tomorrow morning (Sun) from 10am. Check your zone and plan your evacuation route – see our Facebook page for more info.

Northland Civil Defence Alert facebook.com/civildefenceno… 5.00pm Sat 28 Sept Northland tsunami sirens will be tested tomorrow from 10am. If you live, work on or visit the coast, please check out the siren sound, whether you’re in an evacuation zone and evacuation routes – see our…

Northland Civil Defence Alert facebook.com/civildefenceno… 9.50am Sun 29 Sept: Northland tsunami sirens are tested today from 10am and again at 10.30. Please check out the sound, evacuation zones and routes – see our Facebook page for more info. And encourage others to download this…

📰 Northland tsunami siren testing at end of daylight saving 🔆 Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 2 April. 🔗 bit.ly/42K7GuI