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Dogs

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News

Steering group to oversee economic recovery infrastructure projects

Published on 24 September 2020

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.

Extraordinary collaboration

Published on 24 September 2020

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.

By-election produces clear winner

Published on 18 September 2020

The final count of votes in Te Hiku Community Board’s Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision by-election has confirmed Bill Subritzky as the winning candidate.
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Have your say

Speed Limits Bylaw 2019: Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate

Submission period is closed.

Speed limits in the Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate area, and variable speed limits outside Springbank School and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa School, Kaitaia are adopted.

Nothing But Net

Ongoing consultation

Use your voice to shape our digital future. Toū waha, ā tātoa wā! The nationwide lockdown has exposed the digital divide in our district. Let's do something about it!
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Public notices

The Shed Liquor Shop

On display until 09 October 2020

18 September 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal of Off licence

The Duke Tavern

On display until 07 October 2020

16 September 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal of on-licence

The Waterfront

On display until 06 October 2020

15 September 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal of On licence
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Work for the Council

Contractors who wish to be considered for COVID19 recovery projects can register their interest here

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Council is still meeting during the COVID-19 lockdown. Watch recordings here.

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