Sheryl Mai
30 percent pensioner unit rent rise in Whangarei
The Whangarei District Council has announced an up to 30 percent rent rise for elderly in its 164 Whangarei pensioner flats. Tenants are concerned they won't be able to afford the increase and are… Audio
Peters expected to get strong Northland backing - mayor
The race to replace Mike Sabin as Northland's MP is heating up. As predicted, Winston Peters has thrown his hat in for New Zealand First. Labour's refusing to withdraw its candidate and now National… Audio
Sheryl Mai - Mayor of Whangarei
Sheryl Mai, Mayor of Whangarei answers questions over the Council's decision to turn down a new Arts centre on the city waterfront designed by the late Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser… Audio
Council to hold referendum on Art Centre
The Whangarei District Council is to hold a referendum on a push to build a Hundertwasser Art Centre that doesn't go to the ratepayer for money. Audio
Dairy farmer breaks stopbank without consent
The Whangarei Council is considering prosecuting dairy farmers who cut into a stopbank to let flood waters out following recent storms. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 16 July 2014
Immigration denies ministerial involvement in Dotcom case. Labour questions government involvement in Dotcom case. Big slump for dairy prices overnight. Man charged with Opotiki murder appears in… Audio