Far North District Council came into being on 1st November 1989 as a result of the legislated amalgamation of the Bay of Islands County Council, Hokianga County Council, Whangaroa County Council, Mangonui County Council, Kaikohe Borough Council and the Kaitaia Borough Council. The Council is the northernmost in New Zealand.

The District Council is responsible for establishing policies and strategies determining the overall direction of Council. These policies and strategies are implemented by the Chief Executive and Council staff.

The purpose of local government in New Zealand is:

• To enable democratic decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities.
• To promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities, in the present and for the future.

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