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Rubbish and recycling

What you can recycle and where, and information about approved roadside collection points.

District Plan

The rules, policies and objectives for sustainably managing our resources.

Building consents

Everything you need to know about building in the Far North.

Ferry timetables

Access the Hokianga ferry timetable and link to information about the Russell ferries.

Careers

Find job opportunities and learn what working at Council is about.

Cemeteries

You can explore our cemeteries database online.

Libraries

It's free to join Far North Libraries to gain access to extensive resources.

Dogs

All about dog ownership in the Far North.

News

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Restrictions for all Far North water supplies

Published on 21 January 2020

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 Waioterama Stream, which is flowing at very low levels.
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Stolen swing-seat replacement on its way

Published on 20 January 2020

A parent-child swing stolen from Kaitaia’s Centennial Park playground last November will be replaced by the Council this week.
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Urgent water saving measures for Kaikohe

Published on 17 January 2020

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.

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Have your say

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How fast is your internet?

Submissions closing on 13 March 2020, 04:00 PM

Help us find out if the internet service in Northland is up to scratch in Northland's annual internet speed survey
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Discover our open spaces

Informal public survey.

An informal survey to gather feedback about out our open spaces: how we are using them now and stories about their history.
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Public notices

Water Restrictions Level 2 Kerikeri, Paihia/Opua and Okaihau

On display until 28 February 2020

Council has placed a level 2 on water supply schemes at Kerikeri, Paihia/Opua and Okaihau

Water Restrictions - Level 3 Opononi/Omapere Water Supply

On display until 28 February 2020

Council has placed a level 3 ban on water supply schemes at Opononi/Omapere

2020 Winter Rural Travel Fund

On display until 03 April 2020

Rural Travel Fund for Winter 2020
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Quick links

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Be Waterwise

Current Far North water restrictions and tips to help households conserve water.

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Visiting the Far North

Explore our i-SITE Visitor Information pages dedicated to those who are touring our District.

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Information requests

Read our guide to making a request for information under the LGOIMA or the Privacy Act.

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