Sheryl Mai
Scepticism over government three waters plan
Scepticism is being expressed about the government plans to spend $2.5 billion dollars to ensure the Three Waters reform programme leaves no council worse off.
The scheme will see the country's 67… Audio
Northland homeless numbers climbing rapidly - report
The number of people sleeping rough in one of New Zealand's 'homeless hotspots' is growing at an alarming rate.
In just two years, the homeless population of Whangarei has increased from 20 people to… Audio
Mayors split over proposed water management shake up
Mayors are split over what is being called the "biggest shake-up" to water and sewage infrastructure seen in generations.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has revealed plans to amalgamate the… Audio
Whangarei Mayor concerned about patchy vaccine rollout
Northlanders trying to get the Covid-19 vaccine have been spending hours on the phone as they try to book an appointment, others have been turned away when they've arrived at the vaccination centre… Audio
Whangarei Mayor disappointed at WA traveller in Northland
A man is self isolating in Northland after travelling to New Zealand from Perth, despite the city being in lockdown. The breach was found during routine passenger checks after the man arrived here on… Audio
Govt wants stricter freedom camping rules
The government wants stricter rules for freedom campers - including fines of up to one thousand dollars for those who break the rules.
The Tourism Minister is proposing limiting freedom camping to… Audio
Tsunami warning: Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai on evacuation
The National Emergency Management Agency has issued another tsunami warning.
People in the East Coast of the North Island from the Bay of Islands to Whangarei, from Matata to Tologa Bay including… Audio
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement a blow for Whangarei
The chair of the Women's Rugby World Cup organising committee says the risk of the tournament being adversely affected by the Covid pandemic was simply too high to hold the event this year.
The World… Audio
Covid-19 vaccination safety campaign needed now, leaders urge
The government is being urged to hurry up with its vaccination awareness campaign, to avoid being drowned out by the anti-vax movement.
The Ministry of Health says it has plans for a paid… Video, Audio
Northland relieved at no new Covid-19 community cases, but counting cost
Northlanders are breathing a cautious sigh of relief after no new community Covid-19 cases were found among the more than 1,000 tests carried out yesterday.
The Ministry of Health today revealed that… Audio
Covid-19: Whangarei on edge after positive case
Northlanders are on edge after a new case of Covid-19 in the community.
A woman who recently left managed isolation tested positive for the virus on Saturday evening, authorities are now tracking… Audio
Whangārei roads can handle extra traffic - Mayor Sheryl Mai
A convoy of trucks is leaving Whangarei on Friday morning carrying cargo from a ship that could not unload in Auckland.
Constantinos P, which was diverted to Northport because of delays in unloading… Audio
Northland hit by fourth gun incident in five weeks
Mayors in Northland say their communities are concerned by rising gun violence in the region.
A shoot-out with police near Dargaville is the fourth gun related incident in the area in less than five… Audio
Northlanders shocked by fourth shooting in five weeks
A suspect and a police dog are both in a stable condition after a serious shooting incident in Northland yesterday.
The male suspect was shot three times by officers after he fired at a police dog.
…Whangarei residents anxious after police shooting attempt
The Whangarei mayor, Sheryl Mai, is calling for stricter controls on firearms after shots were fired at a police officer early this morning.
She spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Covid-19: Northland businesses brace for new lockdown
Northland businesses are worried they won't make it through another full lockdown if there are alert level changes.
The Te Tai Tokerau region is under Alert Level 2 along with the rest of the… Audio
Northland flooding update
Northland is in clean-up mode after a one in five hundred weather event flooded houses and businesses and damaged roads. The torrential rain, which began on Friday, has affected water systems, with… Audio
Whangarei sawmill could close
A Whangarei sawmill is facing closure which could mean the loss of more than a hundred jobs.
Carter Holt Harvey notified its 111 full time staff yesterday about the potential closure of the site, due… Audio
Whangarei Mayor says moving Northport benefits the country
The future of the Northport proposal will be decided in the first half of next year - after Cabinet confirmed keeping the North Island's main port in Auckland is not viable A working group report… Audio
'Crazy' response to Whangarei homeless centre
Whangarei's mayor Sheryl Mai is urging businesses to get in behind the city's first day centre for the homeless. Work's underway to turn part of Whangarei's the old Army barracks downtown into a place… Audio