An important milestone in the Kaitāia Airport Resilience Project has been reached by Far North District Council, with several construction and upgrade contracts now out for tender as preparations for construction get underway.
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Rock pools, sand dunes or kai moana? Where are some of the summer spots our councillors recommend?
The load restriction placed on Awaroa Road Bridge G09 has now been removed.
Thirty-five new Far North residents were officially welcomed as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held on Monday 15 December, marking a significant milestone for individuals and families from across the world who now call New Zealand and the Far North home.
Summer holidays have begun, and Far North District Libraries are gearing up for their annual summer reading programme. Tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau can start exploring from Monday 5 January, when our libraries reopen in the new year.
Te Taitokerau communities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and many are adapting to new challenges, according to a case study released by He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission.
** UPDATE - Thursday 18 December** Temporary work has been completed ahead of the busy summer season to prevent ferry traffic queues blocking local traffic. Congestion was due to a slip closing part of the footpath and ferry traffic lane. The remaining works will resume in March 2026.
Two detours of separate short sections of Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail have lifted in time for trail users to enjoy the popular tourist attraction throughout the summer holidays – one permanently.
Summer is upon us and that got us thinking about how planning for a happy holiday is a bit like planning for a thriving future when our climate is changing.