The Rose Street bus hub in Whangārei has reopened to CityLink bus passengers.

The new bus hub was under construction for several months, with bus services and the CityLink office diverted to Vine Street during the build period.

All CityLink buses moved from Vine Street back to Rose Street on Monday 11 August. The new Rose Street bus office is open for all passenger queries, including topping up BeeCards, timetables and route questions.

The bus hub redevelopment is a Whangārei District Council project, in conjunction with Northland Regional Council and funded by NZTA Waka Kotahi. It includes new office, waiting areas and toilets and a pedestrian walkway connecting Rose Street to Vine Street to make getting around our city even easier.

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STOP RATS IN THEIR TRACKS

Backyard trapping is an effective way to control rats, but to make sure your traps are successful, they need to be the most attractive spot in your backyard.

Here’s how:

• Tidy your backyard: Remove any long grass or rubbish that rats could hide or nest in.
• Secure food: Store pet food and other food sources in rat-proof containers.
• Prevent your scraps becoming their snacks: If your compost bin doesn’t have a built-in base, place it on steel mesh. Cover all air holes inside the bin with mesh to stop rats from burrowing in.
• Watch your woodpile: Rats can squeeze into tiny gaps, so check for signs of nesting and keep the area tidy.

Traps, traps boxes and bait are available for purchase from Northland Regional Council. Contact your nearest NRC office on 0800 002 004.

For more information on controlling rats and other pests, visit council’s Pest Control Hub at www.nrc.govt.nz/pestcontrolhub

WEEDS WORKSHOPS DRAW STRONG COMMUNITY INTEREST

Northland Regional Council’s annual weeds workshops saw a fantastic turnout last week, with 197 attendees across five locations: Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Russell, Maungaturoto, and Whangārei.

Attendees were equipped with practical knowledge on identifying and tackling some of Northland’s most invasive weeds, including wild ginger, lantana, moth plant, Taiwan cherry, and privet.

The workshops are part of NRC’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities in protecting native ecosystems and managing pest plants effectively.

For more information on tackling weeds, visit NRC’s Pest Control Hub: www.nrc.govt.nz/pestcontrolhub

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