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  • Policy update needed to keep pace with growth
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    Policy update needed to keep pace with growth

    Published 19 January 2026

    The council is seeking feedback on a proposed wording change to its Revenue and Financing Policy 2024.

  • January severe weather event
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    January severe weather event

    Published 19 January 2026

    MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Northland starting 6pm tonight (Monday) and extending until noon Tuesday. Rainfall may approach Warning levels or possibly exceed them in some areas. Southeasterlies will be strong in exposed places. More rain is expected tomorrow and Wednesday and strong east to northeast winds may reach gale force.

  • Rawhiti Rd bridge washout
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    Rawhiti Rd bridge washout

    Published 18 January 2026

    **UPDATE 8pm 18 Jan Read the full story for latest details** A Rawhiti Road bridge has been washed out by heavy downpours that hit the coastal area east of Russell overnight. Sudden flood waters have washed out the road abutment on a single-lane bridge located just south of Whangaruru North Road.
  • Kerikeri-Waipapa move to Level 2 water restrictions
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    Kerikeri-Waipapa move to Level 2 water restrictions

    Published 16 January 2026

    Record temperatures and a spike in demand for water mean that Level 2 water restrictions will be applied to households and businesses connected to the council supply in Kerikeri and Waipapa from Monday 19 January. Level 2 restrictions ban the use of outdoor sprinklers and irrigation systems.
  • Kororāreka / Russell cemetery extension officially opened
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    Kororāreka / Russell cemetery extension officially opened

    Published 15 January 2026

    The new extension to the Kororāreka / Russell Cemetery was officially opened last month, marking an important milestone for the local community and providing much needed additional burial space.

  • Building a granny flat? Here’s what you need to know
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    Building a granny flat? Here’s what you need to know

    Published 14 January 2026

    Homeowners can now build a granny flat on their property without a building consent if specific conditions are met. A new building consent exemption aims to remove barriers to building small dwellings while ensuring the homes are safe, durable, and compliant.

  • VIDEO – Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā remembered 180 years on
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    VIDEO – Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā remembered 180 years on

    Published 13 January 2026

    See how the 180th year commemoration of one of Northland's most famous battles was remembered by iwi and manuhiri.
  • Expressions of interest open for external committee roles
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    Expressions of interest open for external committee roles

    Published 09 January 2026

    Are you interested in taking a leadership role in local decision making? Far North District Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced leaders to serve as chairpersons, deputy chairpersons on select council committees.

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