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Get a first glimpse of the design for the new Kaikohe Library and Civc Hub.

A heart-felt haka by students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe took a ceremony in Council Chambers to new heights as 29 Far North residents officially became New Zealanders on Monday 2 December.

Over the last two months, sporting, cultural and community groups across the Far North have benefitted from almost $128,000, from our three local community boards.

All those wanting to learn about preserving and managing Māori-owned land are reminded to attend Ōtiria Marae in Moerewa on Monday 16 December for the second in a series of hui aimed at providing information on whenua Māori in the Far North.

Vigilant Rāwene residents are being applauded for helping to prevent the town’s taps running dry over the weekend after several suspected water leaks were called into the council.

It’s no secret that Kerikeri’s population has been steadily growing for years – even the months since the 2023 census has seen a jump of almost 300 people taking up residence.

Unusually high water consumption could drain Rāwene’s water reservoir over the weekend and residents are urged to immediately report unusual water use or leaks to prevent taps running dry.

**UPDATE – Thursday 28 November**

We’ve received feedback from the community asking that the 10-minute grace period for free parking at the Williams Road carpark be extended. Far North Holdings has taken that feedback onboard.

Check out what's happening at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in the busy lead up to Christmas.