Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi
The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.
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North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
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'Listening to the room' Community housing development plans withdrawn after public backlash
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Northlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaign
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Far North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in Hikurangi
Hikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Angry residents start petition against community housing development
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Whangārei businessman sick of people using his private carpark
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Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
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Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
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New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
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Social housing projects get funded solar panels
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120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
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