Closed consultations

Consultation is now open on the proposed Fees and Charges for 2026/27, which would take effect from 1 July 2026.

The Annual Plan sets the council’s budget and priorities for the 12 months ahead from 1 July, and we are inviting feedback from the community.

How should the Far North grow over the next 30 years? Now is your chance to tell us what your community and local area needs more of, what might be missing, and what should be planned for the long-term future of our communities and our mokopuna.

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

The final draft of the Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan is now open for feedback. We’re asking for your thoughts to help make sure the plan reflects what matters now and for future generations.

The council is working to develop a Reserve Management Plan for Memorial Park in Kaikohe. This plan will guide how the park is looked after and used in the future, making sure it reflects the community’s values and aspirations.

We are currently reviewing where alcohol bans apply in public places, and we are also proposing a new smokefree and vapefree policy for council spaces and events.

Up to four temporary rubber speed humps are proposed for the main road through Ōkaihau, Settlers Way, to help slow traffic and improve safety for the community. The council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Te Koukou, wants to hear from people who live in Ōkaihau or regularly travel this road.

The cost of running our Housing for the Elderly units is now more than the rent we receive, and we want your feedback on what we should do next.

Far North District Council is asking people across the Far North to share their thoughts on how dogs and other animals are managed in our communities.

We're evaluating the Land Drainage Bylaw to ensure it continues to protect our communities and infrastructure from the risks of flooding, and we want your feedback.

We are seeking your feedback on whether the council should reinstate development contributions in the Far North.