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Water restrictions for Kawakawa and Moerewa |
We are introducing Level 3 water restrictions for households and businesses connected to the Kawakawa-Moerewa water supply. |
08 Jan 2020 |
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Councillors to work with young Māori leaders |
Young Māori keen to make a difference in the Far North are being urged to apply for the Tuia Rangatahi Leadership Programme. |
14 Jan 2020 |
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Urgent water saving measures for Kaikohe |
The Council is asking all Kaikohe residents and businesses to reduce their water use by 25 per cent. This reduction is required to protect the town’s two water sources, Wairoro Stream and Monument Hill, which have reached very low levels. |
17 Jan 2020 |
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Stolen swing-seat replacement on its way |
A parent-child swing stolen from Kaitaia’s Centennial Park playground last November will be replaced by the Council this week. |
22 Jan 2020 |
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Residents to help set speed limits |
Far North residents are being asked to help set traffic speeds on 55 mostly rural roads during a month-long consultation starting on Monday 21 October. |
28 Jan 2020 |
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Restrictions for all Far North water supplies |
Level 3 water restrictions are now in force for the Council’s Opononi-Omapere water supply. The increase from Level 2 to Level 3 restrictions is necessary to reduce demand on the Waiotemarama Stream, which is flowing at very low levels. |
29 Jan 2020 |
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New water restrictions for tourist destinations |
Despite a welcome dump of rain on Wednesday, Level 3 water restrictions are being applied to households and businesses connected to the Council’s Paihia-Opua-Waitangi and Omanaia-Rawene water supplies from today. |
31 Jan 2020 |
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Help conserve our water supplies |
Far North Mayor John Carter talks about the current water shortages in the Far North in his first weekly blog of 2020. |
06 Feb 2020 |
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Level 4 water restrictions, emergency plans for Kaikohe |
Level 4 water restrictions are now being applied in Kaikohe restricting residential water use to drinking, cooking and washing only. |
06 Feb 2020 |
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Clock ticking on Community Board by-election |
Time is running out for Kerikeri residents to elect a new member of the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board (Kerikeri Subdivision). |
11 Feb 2020 |
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A for Far North i-SITES |
They help more than 355,000 customers each year, but the Far North District Council’s three i-SITE Visitor Information Centres still achieve a near 100 per cent customer satisfaction rating. |
11 Feb 2020 |
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Help save water |
By Mayor John Carter
Most Northland Age readers will be aware that there is a severe drought in the Far North; the worst in a long time. Water shortages are especially acute in Kaitaia and Kaikohe and we introduced Level 4 water restrictions in these towns last week. |
13 Feb 2020 |
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Domain pavilion demolition gets underway |
A fire-damaged pavilion at Kerikeri Domain will be demolished this month, allowing the Far North District Council and community to realise placemaking opportunities for the Domain. |
13 Feb 2020 |
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Ngawha prison to boost Kaikohe water savings |
Kaikohe residents and businesses are being praised for the more than 19 per cent reduction in water consumption achieved since Level 4 water restrictions were applied on 5 February. |
17 Feb 2020 |
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Drought impacts Northland road maintenance |
Northland’s drought is hampering maintenance on many of the region’s unsealed roads. |
18 Feb 2020 |
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New water sources in the pipeline for Kaitaia |
The Far North District Council has found a supplementary source for its water supply at Kaitaia where a severe drought has forced it to introduce Level 4 water restrictions. |
18 Feb 2020 |
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Former councillor elected to community board |
Kerikeri electors have selected a former Far North District councillor to fill a vacancy on the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board. |
19 Feb 2020 |
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Positive news for Kaitaia |
By Mayor John Carter
I was very pleased to see Kaitaia residents had achieved significant water savings of 11.25 per cent last week. This shows the community understands the seriousness of the current drought and how this is impacting our water sources. |
20 Feb 2020 |
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Southern dog shelter finds a new home |
Dogs housed in the Far North District Council’s temporary dog shelter at Horeke will soon be moved to a new permanent facility near Kaikohe. |
25 Feb 2020 |
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Aquifer water to supply Kaitaia within weeks |
An underground aquifer could supply Kaitaia with an adequate supply of water within weeks, thanks to iwi Te Rarawa and Ngāi Takoto. |
28 Feb 2020 |
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Every drop counts |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
The drought that is hammering our district is also affecting much of New Zealand. Only the western, lower South Island is wetter than usual for this time of year and both northern Gisborne and northern Canterbury are now experiencing drought conditions. |
28 Feb 2020 |
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Kaikohe water savings keep taps flowing |
Significant water savings achieved by Kaikohe in the past two weeks have likely prevented the town’s taps from running dry. |
04 Mar 2020 |
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Working together on water |
By Mayor John Carter
Rain showers are being seen by many in the district this week for the first time in a long time. Forecasters say we can expect to see more scattered showers right through to the end of next week. Every drop of rain we get is like a gift – some may even have been lucky enough to have their water tanks recharged! |
05 Mar 2020 |
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New water source for drought-stricken Kaikohe |
Far North District Council is on track to supplement drought-stricken Kaikohe’s dwindling water supplies, thanks to the Provincial Growth Fund and two local trusts. |
06 Mar 2020 |
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Kōtui to improve Far North library services |
Far North District Library members will soon find it much easier to search for and locate items available for loan from the district’s six libraries. |
10 Mar 2020 |
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No time for complacency |
By Mayor John Carter
You may have seen large ‘Save water now’ signs posted prominently along key roads in your town over the past week. These restate our key water conservation messages and ask everyone to focus efforts on saving water in the bathroom and laundry: turn taps off, wash full loads, flush less often, and take shorter showers. |
12 Mar 2020 |
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Meeting the challenges ahead |
By Mayor John Carter.
Over the weekend our government ramped up the nation’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
19 Mar 2020 |
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Council adopts proactive stance on COVID-19 |
The Far North District Council will soon begin a gradual closure of public amenities to protect Far North residents where COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) could spread. These amenities include i-SITE visitor information centres, libraries, and customer service centres. Swimming pools, playgrounds and community halls may also be closed. |
20 Mar 2020 |
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Feedback sought on draft Annual Plan 2020-21 |
The Far North District Council is seeking feedback on changes to the way it funds replacement of community assets as part of consultations on its draft Annual Plan 2020-21. |
20 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19: Council prepares for service continuity |
Far North District Council says the provision of essential services will continue after the nation goes into national lockdown from midnight Wednesday. |
23 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19: Mayor urges support for safety measures |
Mayor John Carter is urging everyone in the Far North to embrace government calls to isolate themselves and their families over the next four weeks as the nation unites to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus. |
24 Mar 2020 |
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United against COVID-19 |
Today we begin a four-week national lock down to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Except for those working in an essential service, we must all stay home and stop physical interactions with people outside our households. Schools are closed. Non-essential workplaces are closed. Travel is restricted. |
26 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19: Animal management remains a priority |
All dog attacks in the Far North will be given priority and responded to immediately by Council Animal Management Officers. While attending call-outs, officers will adhere strictly to lockdown restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. |
31 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19: Northland road maintenance uninterrupted |
Essential work required to keep Northland’s roads open and safe will continue during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. |
06 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19: Far North Libraries still lending online |
Far North Libraries are still loaning books during the pandemic lockdown to anyone who can access the internet. |
06 Apr 2020 |
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Life during lockdown |
Like you, I have been locked down at home since the Level 4 pandemic restrictions were announced just over three weeks ago. Despite being confined to my bubble, life at Waipapakauri has been hugely busy dealing with two unprecedented crises facing our district. Together, these events are posing significant challenges for Far North residents. |
17 Apr 2020 |
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Council meeting now available online |
A full recording of the Far North District Council’s first ordinary meeting held online can now be viewed at the FNDC website. |
17 Apr 2020 |
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COVID-19: Ratepayers offered payment relief |
Far North District Council ratepayers facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing drought may be able to defer paying their rates for up to six months. |
17 Apr 2020 |
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New operator for Hokianga ferry |
Bay of Islands-based company Fullers GreatSights will take over operation of the Hokianga vehicle ferry on behalf of Far North District Council from tomorrow. |
30 Apr 2020 |
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Making progress on COVID-19 |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court.
This week we passed a significant milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus with the nation moving to Level 3 restrictions on Tuesday. |
30 Apr 2020 |
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FNDC identifies 17 shovel-ready projects |
Far North District Council has presented 17 ‘shovel-ready’ infrastructure projects for government funding, part of a national plan to stimulate the economy and reduce impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
06 May 2020 |
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Restarting our economy |
By Mayor John Carter
As we near the end of our seventh week living under pandemic restrictions, we are beginning to get a better sense of what our post-pandemic world might look like. I use the term ‘sense’ because no one can say with any certainty what long-term impacts this event will have on the way we live. |
07 May 2020 |
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Turning a corner on COVID-19 |
By Mayor John Carter
We, all of us, have achieved a significant milestone. Today we move from COVID-19 Alert Level 3 restrictions down to Level 2. Shops cafes, restaurants, cinemas and other public spaces can now reopen. Schools will follow suit from next Monday. |
14 May 2020 |
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Fire service seeks 33-year Karikari reserve lease |
The Far North District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to offer Fire and Emergency New Zealand a 33-year lease over part of a site accommodating its Karikari Peninsula rural fire depot. |
19 May 2020 |
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Rebooting our tourism industry |
By Mayor John Carter
Doing all we can to bolster our economy in a post-COVID-19 world is now a priority. We are already working on a number of infrastructure proposals we hope the Government will fund to help boost the construction industry. Another key sector in the Far North is tourism. |
21 May 2020 |
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Kaitaia and Paihia water restrictions reduced |
Water restrictions for both Kaitaia and Paihia are being relaxed, although conservation measures applied to other Council water supplies will remain for now. |
22 May 2020 |
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‘Golden’ America’s Cup opportunity for Far North communities |
Far North communities are being called on to ‘own the zone’ and fundraise for their own projects by supporting next year’s America’s Cup. |
22 May 2020 |
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Back-up water supply for Kaikohe gets green light |
Drought-stricken Kaikohe has a new back-up water supply, thanks to the Provincial Growth Fund and two Iwi Trusts. |
26 May 2020 |
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Good news to share |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
I have some good news. Last week, the Government provided Northland with $9.51 million in funding for local roading projects. This will provide much needed employment for those who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19. |
28 May 2020 |
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Far North District Revaluation 2019 |
Read our latest newsletter about property revaluations and rates in the Far North. |
03 Jun 2020 |
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Selecting the best water options for us all |
By Mayor John Carter
You could be forgiven for thinking we are no longer in a drought. Our hillsides appear greener, and our water tanks have recharged. But other indicators tell a different story. |
04 Jun 2020 |
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Rain ends Far North Level 4 water restrictions |
Remaining Level 4 water restrictions applied to Far North communities are being reduced to Level 3 following significant rainfall over the past week. |
05 Jun 2020 |
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Annual Plan aims for affordability and recovery |
Affordability, economic recovery and the need to fund essential services were key considerations for the Far North District Council when it deliberated on submissions to its Annual Plan 2020/21 on 5 June. |
09 Jun 2020 |
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Striking realistic rates |
BY Mayor John Carter
On Friday, your councillors and I voted to cut a planned increase in rates to help ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Northland drought on ratepayers. |
12 Jun 2020 |
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Making sense of property valuations |
By Mayor John Carter
At the end of this month the Council will adopt its Annual Plan for 2020/21. This affects all ratepayers, because this is when we confirm the Council's budget and how we will finance services provided over the next year. |
18 Jun 2020 |
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Far North councillors take on national leadership roles |
Young Far North District councillors are being recognised nationally for their leadership skills. |
23 Jun 2020 |
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New Far North speed limits adopted |
New speed limits proposed for roads in Okaihau, Kaeo and Waimate are being adopted as part of a nation-wide strategy to reduce road accidents. |
23 Jun 2020 |
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By-election called following community board resignation |
A by-election will be held to replace a long-serving member of Te Hiku Community Board. |
25 Jun 2020 |
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Considering our achievements |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through the year. And what a year it’s been! We have confronted the worst drought in decades and disruption of an unprecedented global pandemic. We have another six months before the end of the calendar year, but the new financial year is days away. Before it begins on 1 July, I want to look back on what we have achieved. |
25 Jun 2020 |
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Far North gets 3km of new footpaths |
Far North District Council and the Northland Transportation Alliance have built nearly 3km of new footpaths in the Far North this financial year, part of a $2 million capital works and renewals programme for paths. |
30 Jun 2020 |
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Council adopts Annual Plan 2020/21 |
Affordability, economic recovery and the need to fund essential services remained key considerations for the Far North District Council when it adopted its Annual Plan 2020/21 yesterday. |
02 Jul 2020 |
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Funding essential services |
By Mayor John Carter
Affordability, economic recovery and the need to fund essential services remained key considerations for the Far North District Council when we adopted our Annual Plan 2020/21 on Tuesday. |
02 Jul 2020 |
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Which voting system do you want? |
By Mayor John Carter
This week we launched a survey asking you to have your say on the way the Council is elected. The survey offers you two clear options for selecting councillors, community board members and Mayor. |
10 Jul 2020 |
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Council seeks input on voting options |
Far North District Council is asking residents to help it choose how the Mayor, councillors and community boards are elected. |
10 Jul 2020 |
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Council to increase boat access to Kerikeri Inlet |
A 16-year project to provide coastal access for boaties on the south side of Kerikeri Inlet will finally shift into the construction phase this spring. |
14 Jul 2020 |
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Hundertwasser toilets close for repairs |
Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser public toilets will be closed temporarily while repairs are made to a leak in the building’s roof |
15 Jul 2020 |
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Time running out for Te Hiku Community Board nominations |
Potential candidates to fill a vacancy on the Te Hiku Community Board (Whatuwhiwhi subdivision) have one week remaining to lodge their nomination papers. |
15 Jul 2020 |
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A Kaikohe win for us all |
By Mayor John Carter
On Monday, the Minister for Regional Economic Development Shane Jones announced $19.5 million in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund for our Ngawha Innovation and Enterprise Park project. This was a huge vote of confidence in our vision to boost business and employment – not only for Kaikohe, but for the entire district. |
16 Jul 2020 |
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Thunderstorms cause havoc in the Far North |
Heavy rain and thunderstorms across Northland have caused flooding, slips and brought down trees across the Far North today. |
17 Jul 2020 |
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Urgent water conservation needed Waitangi to Opua |
Far North District Council is advising all households and businesses from Waitangi to Opua to dramatically reduce water consumption while emergency repairs are made to the Paihia Water Treatment Plant. |
18 Jul 2020 |
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Temporary repairs made to Paihia water plant |
The Paihia Water Treatment Plant is back in operation following successful provisional repairs overnight. |
19 Jul 2020 |
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Four candidates for Community Board by-election |
Four candidates will contest the Te Hiku Community Board (Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision) by-election. |
23 Jul 2020 |
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Weathering Far North storms |
By Mayor John Carter
Last Friday, Northland was hit by record-breaking rainfall that caused widespread flooding, slips and damaged key transport and other infrastructure. We are still assessing the impacts and will not know for some time what the total repair bill will be. |
23 Jul 2020 |
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Funding win for key towns |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Our district is benefitting from significant amounts of funding from the Coalition Government. Much of that is from the Provincial Growth Fund and is earmarked for big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as much-needed water storage schemes, road improvements, forestry and tourism. |
30 Jul 2020 |
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Measuring our performance |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Today, I want to update you on another milestone in our drive to make your council a progressive, innovative and transparent organisation. Before, I do that, I want to pay tribute to Mayor John Carter’s mother, Gwen, who passed away early on Monday morning. |
06 Aug 2020 |
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Repairs to famous Hundertwasser toilets on track |
Repairs to Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser public toilets are on track for completion by the end of the month with the leaking roof-top garden removed and a new, water-tight replacement under construction. |
07 Aug 2020 |
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Remaining vigilant on COVID-19 |
By Mayor John Carter
Our health experts had warned there was a high chance we would again see an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus inside our borders and that has now occurred. Auckland is temporarily at Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country has moved to Level 2 restrictions until midnight Friday. The Government will then decide what further measures may be necessary. |
13 Aug 2020 |
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56 roads to get summer dust suppression |
The Council has begun tendering contracts to deliver its dust suppression programme for the coming summer season. |
17 Aug 2020 |
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Council changes the way it will be elected |
Far North District Council has opted to change the way the Mayor, councillors and community boards will be elected. |
17 Aug 2020 |
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Green light for new Karikari fire station |
Karikari Peninsula firefighters will be better equipped to protect local residents and their properties following a decision to give Fire and Emergency New Zealand a 33-year lease to the site of a new fire station. |
20 Aug 2020 |
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Our contact tracing defence |
By Mayor John Carter
Along with the rest of Northland, I was hugely relieved when the Prime Minister announced on Friday that COVID-19 restrictions would not be increased for our region. We remain at Level 2 until Wednesday 26 August. This means the coronavirus is contained, but the risk of community transmission remains. |
20 Aug 2020 |
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Voting opens in Te Hiku Community Board by-election |
Voting is now open in a by-election to fill a vacancy on Te Hiku Community Board (Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision). |
27 Aug 2020 |
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Keeping our place safe |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
As you know, on Monday the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will remain at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 until 6 September. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 until midnight Sunday before it too joins the rest of the nation at Alert Level 2. |
27 Aug 2020 |
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The real cost of COVID |
By Mayor John Carter
On Friday last week we received a sharp reminder about the real cost of the COVID-19 pandemic. We learned of two deaths from the virus, the first in New Zealand for several months. |
09 Sep 2020 |
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Clock ticking on Te Hiku Community Board by-election |
Time is running out for Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision residents and ratepayers to elect a new representative to the Te Hiku Community Board. |
09 Sep 2020 |
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Far North communities funded to make safer streets |
Streets in three Far North towns will soon be safer and more community-focused thanks to the latest round of funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Innovating Streets for People programme. |
11 Sep 2020 |
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Innovating our streets for our people |
By Mayor John Carter
‘Creating great places, supporting our people’ is the mission that guides what we do every day at the Council and is included on nearly every document you receive from us. Last week, three Far North community-focused projects were given the go-ahead by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency after they were selected for funding. |
11 Sep 2020 |
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LIM reports now completely online |
Getting information on Far North properties is now much easier, quicker and better for the environment. |
17 Sep 2020 |
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Progress on water |
BY Mayor John Carter
It may feel like Spring is already here, but the equinox - when the sun crosses the equator and enters the Southern Hemisphere - isn’t until next Wednesday. Whichever system you use to mark the first day of Spring, warmer weather is here. |
17 Sep 2020 |
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By-election produces clear winner |
The final count of votes in Te Hiku Community Board’s Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision by-election has confirmed Bill Subritzky as the winning candidate. |
18 Sep 2020 |
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Extraordinary collaboration |
By Mayor John Carter
This month we used a Sikorsky U60 ‘Blackhawk’ helicopter to remove over 12 tonnes of equipment at Lake Omapere. The generator, pumps, floating pontoon, fuel pod, cables and water pipes were installed in March to provide drought-stricken Kaikohe with an emergency back-up water supply. |
24 Sep 2020 |
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Steering group to oversee economic recovery infrastructure projects |
The Far North District Council has formed a Programme Steering Group (PSG) to provide governance oversight of COVID-19 economic recovery projects in the District. |
24 Sep 2020 |
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Thousands of free magazines and movies for library members |
Far North library members are making the most of a huge number of newspapers, magazines, academic papers and top international films and documentaries now available online for free. |
01 Oct 2020 |
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Driving progress on roads |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Despite the blast of wintry weather this week, summer is just around the corner and so too is our peak season for road maintenance and construction. During our Council meeting last week, Councillors were updated on this year’s seal extension programme. |
01 Oct 2020 |
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Getting our people working |
By Mayor John Carter
Many of you will have seen work now underway along our district roads. Litter is being collected, problem trees are being felled and weeds sprayed. This is part of the Government’s Worker Redeployment Package designed to create employment opportunities for those who have lost jobs due to COVID-19 or are at risk of losing their jobs. |
08 Oct 2020 |
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Kerikeri hapū and whanau back boat ramp project |
A project that aims to provide public access to a boat ramp and jetty at Rangitoto on the south side of Kerikeri Inlet will go ahead with support from Kerikeri hapū and whanau groups, Ngāti Rēhia, Te Uri-Taniwha and Ngāti Hineira ahi-kaa whanau. |
09 Oct 2020 |
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Eight America’s Cup FanZones for the Far North |
America’s Cup fans keen to watch high-speed yachting action live on the big screen will be spoiled for choice in the Far North with eight venues named as official FanZones. |
13 Oct 2020 |
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Work begins on new Northern Animal Shelter |
A locally-owned building company with a proven track record in civic construction has begun building the Far North District Council’s new Northern Animal Shelter in Kaitaia. |
13 Oct 2020 |
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Rating review aims at fairer and simpler rates |
The Far North District Council is seeking feedback on how to make the rating system fairer and more transparent as part of work to develop the next Long Term Plan 2021-31. |
15 Oct 2020 |
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Celebrating community achievements |
By Mayor John Carter
Last Friday, hundreds of Northland residents converged on Kawakawa to witness Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially open the town’s new cultural and community hub. Te Hononga, or ‘the joining together of people’, pays homage to Austrian artist and architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who lived in the area from 1975. |
15 Oct 2020 |
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Dangerous Kerikeri trees to be removed |
Two exotic trees in Kerikeri’s central business district that are damaging buildings, buried pipes and creating trip hazards for pedestrians will be removed this weekend. |
16 Oct 2020 |
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Retirement community infrastructure agreement a win-win |
The Far North District Council is hailing an infrastructure contributions agreement it has reached with the developer of a retirement community in Kerikeri as a win-win. |
19 Oct 2020 |
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Five Far North infrastructure and recovery projects underway |
Five COVID-19 economic recovery and Provincial Growth Fund projects in the Far North are now underway, and another nine are poised to begin after being signed off by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. |
22 Oct 2020 |
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Striking a balance on development |
By Mayor John Carter
The General Election may be over, but much more will be said in coming weeks as special votes are counted and coalition agreements (if any) are negotiated. For the Council, we have a degree of certainty that plans and funding announced over the past three years will remain on track. |
22 Oct 2020 |
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Making rates simpler and fairer |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
By now, all Far North property owners should have received their latest rates invoice from the Council. I’m sure this is one letter (or email) most of you would prefer not to receive. I’m also sure that all of us can think of more enjoyable things to spend our money on. |
29 Oct 2020 |
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Meet the maker, baker and coffin-maker at Towai’s inaugural market |
The Far North community of Towai hopes that a new weekend market being launched on Sunday 8 November will put its local artisans on the retail and tourist map. |
05 Nov 2020 |
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Decisions on Māori representation |
By Mayor John Carter
During our next elections in 2022, Far North electors will not only be asked to pick their preferred candidates, they will also be polled on whether we should have Māori wards in our district. My own view is that we should. |
05 Nov 2020 |
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Northland survey to identify top accessibility issues |
Far North District Council is seeking help on a strategy to make Northland communities more accessible for all residents, including those with disabilities. |
12 Nov 2020 |
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Taking stock of our achievements |
By Mayor John Carter
In this column I often discuss big-ticket projects the Council is working on. But with the end of the year fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to update you on some of the smaller projects we are constantly engaged in to make our district a better place for all residents. |
12 Nov 2020 |
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Making Northland accessible for all |
By Mayor John Carter
All of us can probably remember a time in our lives when everyday activities suddenly became difficult or even impossible to achieve. Maybe you were suffering from an injury and simply getting up some stairs became an almost insurmountable ordeal. |
19 Nov 2020 |
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Protecting our water supplies |
By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Summer officially starts in New Zealand next week on 1 December. Of course, we have already experienced temperatures in the low to mid-20s, prompting many to wonder whether we are in for a repeat of last summer’s record-breaking drought. The short answer is no. |
30 Nov 2020 |
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Supporting our horticulture industry |
By Mayor John Carter
Horticulture is playing an increasingly important role in the Far North and its growth is evident across the district. In the Bay of Islands, vast new kiwifruit orchards are taking shape around Kerikeri while in Te Hiku, avocado orchards continue to flourish. |
03 Dec 2020 |
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An extraordinary year |
By Mayor John Carter
With the Christmas break and New Year fast approaching it is natural to look back over the past 12 months. I don’t think anyone would argue this was an extraordinary year. |
10 Dec 2020 |
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Key Council services operating during holiday break |
Key Council services will continue to operate uninterrupted during the Christmas and New Year holiday break with some holiday hotspots due to see an increase in services. |
14 Dec 2020 |
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Funding confirmed for Rangitane maritime upgrade |
The Ministry of Business Employment and Innovation (MBIE) has confirmed $2.45 million in funding for proposed Rangitane maritime facilities development near Kerikeri. |
23 Dec 2020 |
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Water restrictions for Kaitaia and Kawakawa |
Level 2 water restrictions are being applied to Kaitaia and Kawakawa-Moerewa due to low flows in rivers and little prospect of significant rain over the next two weeks. |
23 Dec 2020 |
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Ahipara fire highlights risks |
Far North District Council is paying tribute to the magnificent work carried out by Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) in tackling a very significant blaze at Ahipara Tuesday night. |
30 Dec 2020 |
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Urgent plea to conserve water in Paihia |
Far North District Council is urging residents, businesses and visitors to Paihia to immediately reduce water consumption as it struggles to keep up with unprecedented demand. |
31 Dec 2020 |
