Drivers banned
Drivers are now banned from a significant part of Ruakaka Beach thanks to a recent bylaw change, the Whangarei District Council is reminding people. Vehicles cannot be on the beach from in front of the surf club up to the Ruakaka River mouth, or from the river mouth to 500 metres past Marsden Village. Vehicle access points to Ruakaka beaches are at Tip Rd and Rama Rd and include signs indicating the prohibited areas. The bylaw also bans driving on sand dunes.
Water works
The water main along Whangarei's Rathbone St will be replaced in the new year, due to the current one sporadically cutting water supply to nearby businesses. The Whangarei District Council will replace the 40-year-old 100mm main with a 150mm polyethylene main, between Rathbone and Cameron Streets. The $280,000 work will be followed by a road resurface. Work will be done in 6m sections.
Second report ordered