Story: Northland places

Whangārei today

Whangārei today

Whangārei is a prosperous city with a museum, library, performing arts centre and other amenities. It is the major centre for Northland, attracting young people in search of work, and tourists setting out to explore the region.

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Claudia Orange, 'Northland places - Whangārei city and environs', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/7871/whangarei-today (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Claudia Orange, updated 1 May 2015