Temporary speed limits and traffic controls will be in place while sealing work is carried out at three locations along State Highway 10 around Waipapa over the next few weeks.
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Kawakawa’s iconic Hundertwasser public toilets are closing from today (Thursday 23 January) until Sunday 26 January to carry out urgent repairs.
A container-sized membrane unit has been installed in the latest stage of a long-awaited to project to link two bores at Sweetwater to the Kaitāia water supply.
A project to restore wetlands and desludge the Ōpononi Wastewater Treatment Plant is underway, with an open day in December giving those interested insights into the changes ahead.
**UPDATE – Tuesday 21 January 11am**
Water was restored to homes late last night. Water is flowing to all parts of town although pressures may take a little longer to return to normal. Contractors are back on site today checking flows, pressures and valves around town.
Water has been restored to Kawakawa after extensive repairs to a mains pipeline that links the town to its storage reservoir.
A slip in Rāwhiti has closed a road and a tree fallen across a road in Kawakawa are the only roading incidents reported so far as a storm eases across Northland.
The Far North’s ‘go to’ arts venue hosted 460 events last year which drew international and local performers to the district, while also supporting local artists and communities.
The actions of quick-thinking Hokianga Ferry staff who pulled a swimmer to safety after he was swept into the harbour, made national news over the weekend