$34.7 million approved for NorthTec's central city campus, plus Rhys Mathewson and Fleetwood Mac covers
The Government has committed $34.7 million for NorthTec to move from Raumanga to a new campus in the Forum North precinct. Rhys Mathewson is at ONEONESIX on Saturday, and Landslide, a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks cover band, plays 1905 that night. Drizzle is forecast for Friday and Sunday, with highs of 21 to 22.
Around town
Government approves $34.7m for NorthTec's planned central Whangārei campus
The Government has signed off the business case and committed $34.7 million for NorthTec to move from Raumanga to a new campus in the Forum North precinct.
Read the storyTransportRegional council asked to lead scoping of Waikaraka's wild cattle
Whangārei District Council will pay half the cost, up to $10,000, for Northland Regional Council to scope the unowned cattle that are increasingly straying onto Whangārei Heads Road.
Read the storyAround New Zealand
New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:55pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Bob McNeill with special guests Adam & Marika
ONEONESIX
Details and ticketsSat 14 Nov · until Sat 28 NovOrigins: Shapes That Tell Stories
Yvonne Rust Gallery
Details and ticketsFrom $30Sat 14 Nov · 7pmRhys Mathewson The Up To Speed Tour
ONEONESIX
Details and ticketsFrom $45Sat 14 Nov · 8pmPurr-Lesque
Forum North
Details and ticketsFrom $34.99Sat 14 Nov · 8:30pmLandslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Cover Band
1905
Details and ticketsFreeSun 15 Nov · until Sun 22 NovFun Day Sunday
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Details and ticketsEverything on in Whangārei this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
Peach Cove Track Whangārei Heads: Steep Hike to Remote Beach
Get ready to uncover the breathtaking beauty of the Peach Cove Track in Whangārei—where adventure awaits around every corner.
Read the guideTamaterau Bay Whangārei: Harbour Swimming, Water Quality and Coastal Walkway
Head out along Whangārei Heads Road to Tamaterau Bay, a pōhutukawa-shaded harbour beach with clean water, easy parking and a gentle coastal walk.
Read the guidePohe Island Skatepark Whangarei: Riverside Features for All Levels
Discover the ultimate skateboarding destination at Pohe Island Skatepark, where thrilling obstacles await and the community shapes the future—what’s…
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