News stories

Easter doesn’t usually fall this late in the calendar and this year ANZAC Day (25 April) is hot on its heels, delivering a ‘double whammy’ of public holidays for many.

Tropical Cyclone Tam. Get latest updates here.

If you live in one council area but own a property in another, did you know you might be able to vote in two local elections? You’ll only be eligible to do this if you sign up to the non-resident ratepayer roll.

Construction is underway at Procter Library to create a new multi-service space for Kerikeri. Watch our reel here.

An ‘atmospheric river’ that brought several days of heavy rain last week may have boosted river levels, but the long-term effect on water sources is expected to be limited. As a result, water restrictions across the Far North will remain unchanged.

The dump station at Te Ahu in Kaitāia will be closed until further notice as council investigates ongoing blockages of the facility.

To keep communities safe and encourage people to make safe driving choices, Far North District Council and New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are working together on a new strategy for using speed cameras in Ahipara.

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to grant a new 30-year ground lease, comprised of three 10-year terms, for Kaikohe and Districts Sportsville Incorporated over Lindvart Park at 36 Recreation Road, Kaikohe.

The council is currently asking residents to have their say on how we should deliver water services in the future.