Sandy Bay clean-up
Large, exposed logs and other materials will removed from Sandy Bay before wild weather expected later this week hits. Whangarei District Council said urgency was needed to remove the logs, chains and sand fences exposed by bad weather and king tides. The removal work expected to start today could take up to three days.
Friendship Force
Whangarei members are hosting the International Friendship Force's 33rd annual conference this week, with 150 people attending from New Zealand and overseas.
IFF members pledge to make a global, peaceful difference through exchange hospitality and cultural experiences, and being worthy ambassadors of their countries.
Events will include a marae visit and scenic tours. Whangarei member Gwendolyn Needham is the conference's chairwoman. The conference is at Barge Park until Friday.