Personalised one-off kitchen designs

Located in Kerikeri, Rubicon Kitchens is a kitchen designer and manufacturer.

They provide professional kitchen manufacturing and design services in all areas of the Northland region. With over 35 years’ experience in the building industry throughout New Zealand, clients can expect only the highest level of expertise and workmanship. Rubicon Kitchens provides a complete kitchen service from conception to installation.

Rubicon Kitchens provides in-home consultation and measures, off the plan kitchen design and quoting, personalised one-off kitchen designs, interior design and concept advice, full manufacturing of custom kitchens and custom kitchen installation.

To get a free, no obligation quote, contact the team with a description of your new kitchen requirements. If possible, attach any relevant information including photos, plans and your preferred design style. Rubicon Kitchens also offers a free in-home consultation. With the best rates in Northland, Rubicon Kitchens provides designer kitchens to suit any budget.

Rubicon Kitchens create a wide variety of aesthetics with a range of materials. From French country style to black on black, the team aren’t afraid to think outside the box. They find inspiration in new materials and strive to create beautiful, eye-catching kitchens for their clients. Whether you enjoy a slick, modern look with a white finish or a more rustic, woody tone, Rubicon Kitchens have got you covered. No job is too big or too small for the team either – they can create compact kitchens or kitchens for those with a little more room to play with.

Rubicon Kitchens also offer laundry solutions to keep your washroom tidy and stylish. With classy benchtops, designer storage options and a wealth of knowledge and ideas, clients can rest assured they’re in safe hands.

To start your designer kitchen journey call 0800 777 014 or email info@rubiconkitchens.co.nz.

Venues and Events Whangārei

Manages, operates, and promotes the Forum North Entertainment Centre as well as community and major events for the district. Forum North Theatre cater for all abilities and ages. To see what’s on, check online at the What’s On pages of the Whangārei District Council website www.wdc.govt.nz or ring the council on 0800 932 463 to find out.

Claphams Clocks

Claphams National Clock Museum is located at the Whangārei Town Basin and holds a bespoke collection of historic (and more recent) clocks and watches; we offer a delightful introductory tour by one of our expert guides as part of your entrance fee ($8 per senior). We also offer a special rate of $4 for pre-booked group tours.

The museum has over 1,000 clocks and watches on display, and you should allow up to 45 minutes for your visit. Our compact and well stocked museum shop focusses on NZ made items and has a wonderful selection of ‘easy to pack’ gifts available. We are open every day of the year (except Christmas and 30th June for stocktaking) from 9am – 4.30 pm.

Customer Services

We provide free parking for residents aged 70 years and older at all our council owned carparks. There is the potential to claim a rates rebate if income is below a certain threshold and we have Buttercup the mobility scooter and two wheelchairs available for short term free hire from Whangārei Art Museum. ID is required.

Civil Defence Emergency Management

We all need to be pr epared for an emergency . T here are man y way s to do this, you can find information online at www.getready .govt. nz . Actions we can take inclu de be ing sure you have an emergency plan with friends or family/whanau or n eighbours. Ensur e you have a grab bag with useful items incl uding spectacles, hearin g aids, medication , warm clothes, and any other essentials you need.

The No rthland Regional Council has tsunami evacuation maps on its website, www.nrc.govt.nz where y ou can find if you liv e within a tsunami evacuation zone . T he map here is a map of the Whangār ei city area. There is also information on tsunami sirens and what to do in a tsunami emergency on the No rthland Regional Council website too . C ontact either the Whangāre i District or Northland R egional Council’s to spe ak with a Civil Defence Spe cialist from Northl and Civil Defence Eme rgency Management.

Community Development

The co uncil has a Positive A ging Advisory Group (PAAG), which works with us to su pport overall improvemen ts in the inde pendence, participation, care, and dignity of the district’s older people.

Council owns 165 Pensioner Units located at 16 separate sites throughout the District in Hikurangi, Kamo, Tikipunga, Kensington, Onerahi, central Whangārei and Maunu. Find ou t m ore abo ut the u n its, eligibility and applying for a un it.

Our CitySafe programme in Whangārei City enables people to report safety problems such as graffiti, broken or damaged streetlights, damaged footpaths and tripping hazards, bikes in the mall, skateboarders in the CBD or other bylaw prohibited areas, or people behaving in an unsafe way through 0800 258 258.

The Total Mobility Scheme in partnership with the Northland Regional Council and New Zealand Transport Agency offers people with impairments a 50% discount on taxi fares for transport in the Whangārei urban area.

Information on all our services mentioned and more can be found on the Whangārei Distric t Council website at www.wdc.govt.nz or phone the council on 0800 932 463 to find out more.