Earlier this year, more than 450 people shared their views through an online survey about how alcohol is managed in public places. Wāhi waipiro kore, or alcohol bans, help reduce alcohol-related harm and make public spaces safer for everyone.
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Doing the right thing with your rubbish and recycling is about to get simpler across the Far North. The council is shifting the focus from throwing things away to keeping materials in use for longer, reducing what goes to landfill and protecting our environment for future generations.
See the mayor and his new deputy being sworn in to office for the next triennium.
A crowd of supporters, school children and the public gathered at Kaikohe Memorial Hall for the pōwhiri of the inaugural meeting of the newly elected ‘mana wāhine’ council this morning (Wednesday 29 October). The historic event was notable for a record eight women being newly elected to the Far North District Council.
A pōwhiri to welcome the new council and community board members elected earlier this month is being held at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 29 October) at the Kaikohe Memorial Hall.
Find out why He Whakaputanga - The Declaration of Independence, a document signed by Far North iwi and the British still carries significance today.
The construction of 28 homes, consisting of one-bedroom units, in Kaitāia began in June and will enable independent living for up to 56 community members.
Far North District Council’s dust suppression programme for the upcoming summer season hits the road next month.
An emergency load restriction is now in place for Awaroa Road Bridge G09, after a recent inspection revealed serious structural concerns.