Whangarei, is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. Although commonly classified as a city, it is officially part of the Whangarei District, administered by the Whangarei District Council a local body created in 1989 to administer both the city proper and its hinterland. The population was estimated to be 51,900 at the June 2010 estimate, up from 47,400 in 2001.
The Whangarei urban area includes the suburbs of Kamo, Tikipunga, Otangarei, Mairtown, Riverside, Sherwood Rise, Onerahi, Morningside, Raumanga, Parihaka, Maunu, Horahora, Woodhill, Vinetown, The Regent, Kensington, and Whau Valley.
Whangarei is home to the Northland rugby team, a professional side competing in the ITM Cup, the highest level of provincial rugby in New Zealand. They play out of Okara Park, the largest stadium in the region, which is also hosting two matches during Rugby World Cup 2011.
The football (soccer) club North Force who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1A are based in Whangarei.
Whangarei also has an excellent Field Hockey facility, often hosting international matches between the New Zealand Black Sticks and various international opposition.
Northland is also represented at the highest national domestic level in Golf and Field Hockey. Northland has had reasonable success in field hockey of late, with several players from Northland being selected for the Black Sticks.
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