Whangārei Heads artist Justine D’Anvers is showcasing the area’s landscape through her solo exhibition, My Place - Our Place. D’Anvers described the free exhibition as featuring a curated collection of paintings that “highlight a fierce yet fragile balance that nature presents through the eyes of the artist”. My Place - Our Place opens on January 16 at Reyburn House Art Gallery in the Whangārei Town Basin from 5pm to 7pm during which people are able to meet D’Anvers and discuss her work. Otherwise the exhibition is open to the public from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10am to 2pm on Sunday.
Shellfish all-clear
The all-clear has been given for beachgoers to swim and collect shellfish at the north end of Tokerau Beach, Whatuwhiwhi. The Far North District Council warned beachgoers against the activities after a pump failure caused a wastewater spill near the beach on January 2. However, daily testing following the wastewater spill shows the water quality has returned to normal, and signs warning users not to swim or collect shellfish will be removed.
Alleged longstanding issue with neighbour in court
An alleged longstanding issue with a neighbour in a sought-after lifestyle development area has landed in the criminal court. Gilbert Courtney, of Harris Road, Glenbervie, has been charged with one charge of threats to kill and one charge of presenting a firearm at his neighbour on January 1, 2024. The 75-year-old appeared before Judge Greg Davis at the Whangārei District Court and was remanded on bail until January 31 when he will be expected to enter a plea.
