Do you have what it takes to represent your community? That’s what Far North residents will be asked in October this year when local elections take place across Aotearoa by postal vote.

Far North District Council has confirmed it is moving ahead with the installation of fluoride systems in its Kerikeri and Kaitāia water supplies following final design approval and funding support from Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health).

Joint press release issued by Far North District Council, Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council. 

Northland’s district councils have each heard feedback from their communities on the future of water services delivery, and established a cross-council working group to work through what collaboration across councils could look like.

The Bay of Islands isite at Paihia – one of the busiest Visitor Information Centres in the country – will be getting a much-needed refurbishment starting on Thursday 3 July.

Pukepoto Road in Kaitāia will be reduced to one lane for the next three weeks while major sewer works get underway. Vehicles will need to detour via Matthews Avenue during this time and all heavy traffic is asked to avoid the area.