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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.

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.

A new video series launches this week featuring Rereata Makiha sharing a Māori perspective of water - where it comes from, how we should protect it, and more.

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.

A 50-year milestone is being celebrated this week at Te Tai Tokerau Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2025 on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April in Ōpononi.

Our increasingly popular mobile library van can now connect to the whole world from anywhere in the district after adding a Starlink portable dish to its service offerings.