Kotikoti Walkway near Russell/Kororāreka has been formalised as a publicly accessible track over private land. The 1.7km walk was established as part of a recommendation arising from the Overseas Investment Office. Kotikoti Walkway takes approximately an hour to walk through and provides scenic views of the Bay of Islands, especially the pretty eastern bay where many islands dot the medium distance. It also adjoins Te Araroa. Far North District Council is the controlling authority responsible for the walkway.
Fishing competition on Saturday
Kaipara Moana Remediation pou tātaki Justine Daw says her team is proud to be sponsoring the 2024 Tinopai Fishing Competition this Saturday, January 13 - a fundraiser for Tinopai School. A bumper crowd is expected at the 22nd edition of the competition as the school aims to raise more than $25,000. The competition runs from 7am to 4pm, when all fish must be weighed in. Weigh-in for the Kid’s Sprat Fishing Competition is at 2pm. There will be hāngī for sale, live entertainment, carnival rides, spot prizes, fish auctions, quick fire raffles, spot prizes and two cash prizes of $1000 and $500.
Whangārei gig
Australian indie-rock duo This Way North are headed across the Tasman for their first New Zealand tour in four years. The musicians are set to perform in Whangārei at OneOneSix on February 17 alongside Albi and the Wolves. Band member Leisha Jungalwalla said they will be celebrating the release of their much-anticipated debut album, Punching Underwater. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available via the venue’s website, at a cost of $33.36.
