Web Directory > NZ > Regional > Northland

Includes Bay of Islands, Whangarei, Kermadec Islands

• Artchart : Whangarei art guide
  A public art work, cultural landmarks and city gallery guide to Whangarei, intiated by the Whangarei Art Museum.
  
  
• Arts Promotion Trust
  An Arts Calendar and information resource for Northland. Lists arts and cultural events in Northland, arts news and opportunities for grants, awards and competitions.
  
  
• ASB Community Trust
  Independent organisation supporting the work of not for profit groups in Auckland and Northland and makes grants in the education, arts, sport, recreation, environment, heritage, health and social services areas. Provides information on funding and application process.
  
  
• Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
  About the upcoming festival including programme and venues, also features background stories on musicians and bands, newsletters,and information on the jazz and blues scene. Includes information about accomodation and the bay area.
  
  
• Enterprise Northland
  About Northland regional economic development agency. Includes a directory of business assistance services available to the owners of small to medium businesses in Northland.
  
  
• Far North District Council = Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki
  In addition to descriptions of the district, the Council and its services, the web site includes annual reports, annual plans and the proposed district plan in PDF format.
  
  
• GE Free Northland (In Food and Environment)
  Provides local and national news and issues about genetically modified foods, and how it effects the environment.
  
  
• Hokianga : Northland's west coast
  The web site provides information for visitors, including shopping, events and accommodation guides. It also includes sections on business and history.
  
  
• Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
  Aims to be centre of excellence for rural health care that is responsive to the needs of the people of Hokianga. Explains and illustrates their sevices, projects and needs.
  
  
• James Hēnare Māori Research Centre
  University of Auckland. Nationwide research interests with particular focus on issues relevant to Māori people of the University's traditional rohe.
  
  
• Kaipara District
  Information about the Council and the Kaipara district. Includes downloadable council documents, plans, etc.
  
  
• Kauri Museum
  The museum at Matakohe tells the story of the pioneers of the Kauri timber and Kauri gum industry in Northland. The site includes an image gallery and photographs for purchase; information about the Kauri; historic information and images from the museum and its displays.
  
  
• Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve
  The geography, geology, ecology, history and diving opportunities of the Kermadec Islands.
  
  
• Kermadec
  New Zealand's largest marine reserve.
  
  
• Matakohe Limestone Island
  Site featuring information about the scenic reserve Matakohe Island, includes newsletter, events and geographical information.
  
  
• Motuihe Island : the Motuihe Island restoration project
  Includes information about restoration programmes, indigenous flora and fauna and historic sites of Motuihe Island.
  
  
• Mystery islands of South Polynesia : bibliography of prehistoric settlement on Norfolk Island, the Kermadecs, Lord Howe, and the Auckland Islands / Don Macnaughtan.
  Information, bibliography and links.
  
  
• Ngāti-Hine Forestry Trust
  Includes information about the Ngāti-Hine Forestry Trust and annual reports in PDF format.
  
  
• Ngātihine FM
  Māori radio station located in Whangarei. Provides some programme details and live internet radio.
  
  
• Ngunguru Sandspit Protection Society Incorporated
  An outline of the current situation and includes history of Ngunguru sandspit and articles about the area. The society aims to raise awareness of the unique natural and historic importance of the site and get protection for Ngunguru and Whakairiora the mountain that looks down on it.
  
  
• Northern advocate
  Website of the Northern Advocate, the Northland region's daily newspaper. Site provides access to selected articles from the print edition.
  
  
• Northland age
  The Northland Age is a community newspaper which was established in 1904, it provides access to selected articles from the current day's issue plus access to archived articles is available on a user pays basis. Full text of selected articles is available.
  
  
• Northland Chamber of Commerce : the voice of Northland enterprise
  The mission of the Northland Chamber of Commerce is: "To create the best environment for economic growth in Northland by actively supporting enterprise and cultural development". The web site describes the Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of membership.
  
  
• Northland District Health Board = Hauora o te Taitokerau
  Responsible for providing and buying Government funded health care services for Northland. Site includes the Northland Health site; mental health review of the region; publications and health events calendar.
  
  
• Northland electricity helicopter : our helicopter = he waka tope ma te iwi katoa
  Information and news about services provided by the two emergency Sikorsky S-76A helicopters, including images and video clips of rescue missions. The service is run by NEST, the Northland Emergency Services Trust.
  
  
• Northland New Zealand
  Includes a description of Northland and the Bay of Islands, the history and climate. Provides an image library, a map of Northland and links to the Twin Coast touring route and other Northland web sites.
  
  
• Northland Regional Council
  The Northland Regional Council has eight elected representatives, with offices in Whangarei, Kaitaia, Dargaville and Opua. The site outlines the council's activities which are primarily concerned with environmental protection, but also include civil defence and transport. Includes a section for schools and online publications.
  
  
• Northland
  Information in English or Māori from Te ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand, describing Northland, its landscape, plants and animals, people, history and industry. Includes a map of Northland.
  
  
• NorthTec = Tai Tokerau Wānanga
  Polytechnic in Northland. Educational options include degrees, diplomas, certificates and short courses. ncludes information for overseas students, course information, career choices, the library, student facilities, and news.
  
  
• NZ submarine hotspots
  Scientists at GNS, together with their colleagues from various New Zealand and overseas institutions, have been on a quest to discover, and then physically locate and chemically characterize, submarine hot springs related to arc volcanoes.
  
  
• Pa O Te Ora Charitable Trust
  Information about the Trust a non-profit social services and community development organisation based in Hikurangi, Northland, New Zealand.
  
  
• Pearl's pad
  Genealogy. Some transcriptions, especially for the Auckland, Bay of Islands and Coromandel areas.
  
  
• Rangemore Llama Farm
  Information is provided on the care and farming of Llamas in New Zealand. The site also has sections listing llamas for sale and details of farm tours.
  
  
• Russell Museum = Te Whare Taonga O Kororareka
  Collects and preserves the history of the community of Russell. Tells the story of the development of the town from a small Māori fishing village to a port of call for visiting ships and today's tourist town.
  
  
• Support options : a guide to disability resources in Auckland and Northland, New Zealand
  Provides a guide to services provided to the region by the Disability Services Directorate of the Ministry of Health. Includes a comprehensive directory of service providers. Also provides information and links to both Government and non-Government departments and disability organisations providing funding and support within the disability sector in New Zealand.
  
  
• Tai Tokerau Tourism
  Tai Tokerau Māori and Cultural Tourism Association. Provides tourist information about the Northland region with an emphasis on Māori culture and heritage.
  
  
• Tautoko 92.8 FM
  Te Reo Takiwa o Tautoko is the first Māori broadcasting service in Te Taitokerau. Established in 1983 by the Te Whare Awhina o Te Iwi Community Trust.
  
  
• Te Aupouri : a Māori tribe of Aotearoa
  Information about the history,genealogy and lands of the Far North iwi; details about their trust board and how to register as Te Aupouri.
  
  
• Te Rūnanga O Te Rarawa
  Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa is involved in a number of areas to foster the cultural, physical, spiritual, educational and economic well-being and development of the iwi of Te Rarawa.
  
  
• Te Rūnanga-a-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu
  Information about Ngati Kahu Rūnanga, including affiliations, events, and hui.
  
  
• Te Uri o Hau website / proudly produced by the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust
  Te Uri o Hau is a Northland hapu or subtribe of Ngati Whatua. The website includes information about the trust, history of Te Uri o Hau, news, activities and developments of the trust.
  
  
• Tehiku 94.4 FM, 96.8 Sunshine FM, Tai FM, 92 FM
  Three Māori radio stations operating from Kaiataia. Includes details of programmes and staff profiles.
  
  
• Tiaho
  Tiaho Trust provides support to, and lobbies on behalf of people with disabilities in Northland. The site includes an events and news section, a space in which people with disabilities can showcase their artwork, and information on support organisations in the region. Includes online publications.
  
  
• Waipoua Forest Trust : restoring native kauri forest and protecting endangered kiwi
  Gives details of conservation projects in the Waipoua Forest, including the plant nursery, with photos. Provides access to the volunteer scheme for conservation work.
  
  
• Waipu : the search for paradise
  Provides information about exhibitions, activities, education programmes and the gift shop at the museum.
  
  
• Wairere Boulders
  Information about the Wairere Boulders tourist attraction. Includes details about walking traps, maps, and information about the geology, history, and flora and fauna.
  
  
• Waitangi National Trust Estate : our birthplace = te pitowhenua
  Administers the Treaty House and provides information on the history of Waitangi and Māori culture.
  
  
• Waka Matawhaorua me te waka Ngātokimatawhaorua
  Includes a tribal research paper by Hector Matthews on his iwi Te Rarawa.
  
  
• Whangarei Art Museum : Te Wharetaonga O Whangarei
  Provides information about exhibitions, activities and education programmes available at the museum.
  
  
• Whangarei District Council
  Provides information about the council and its activities, services and current projects. Plans, reports and other documents are available online, most in PDF format. Also includes maps and a profile of the district.
  
  
• Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust
  The Trust administers the block of land known as Ngaiotonga A3. Describes the history and current activities of the Trust with information about office holders, issues of newsletters, and the latest strategic plan.