Road users travelling through Kohukohu are being advised to allow extra travel time as seawall construction and rehabilitation works start from today (Thursday 14 May) near the Hokianga ferry terminal.

Coastal communities in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are invited to join the conversation about the coastal issues facing them in two free public events to be held this month.

Most Far North property owners should now have received updated property valuation notices from Quotable Value (QV) Limited which were posted last week following a district-wide revaluation made on behalf of Far North District Council.

Two public toilet blocks at Waipapa are getting an upgrade. The facilities at Klinac Lane and Waipapa Landing are closed while the long-term work takes place.

Northland councils have acknowledged the government’s announcement giving regions a three‑month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government.

Just months after the grand opening of its new clubhouse in Ōpua, the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club has secured a major new event for the venue: the inaugural CMP Billfish Classic.