Far North District Council is counting the cost of a surge in vandalism targeting recently installed speed limit signs.

Four community groups will be celebrating after Te Hiku Community Board granted them a share of $12,000 in funding during its 22 October meeting.

Fees for LIM reports and property files are being adjusted to address rising operational costs that have created a gap between the fees charged and the true cost of providing the services.

We’ve extended public consultation on proposed new speed limits for the Russell-Kororāreka catchment area by two weeks in response to new government requirements.

On 28 October gatherings will be held to honour He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, also known as the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand.

Starting Monday, drivers in Whangaroa and surrounding rural areas will see changes to speed limits on local roads aimed at improving road safety for all users.

Kaitāia is gearing up for significant upgrades to its wastewater systems, with one major wastewater project to begin later this year and the other, early next year.

The countdown is on for the State of the Far North address on Tuesday 12 November – now less than a month away.