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

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Libraries

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Dogs

All about dog ownership in the Far North.

News

Making rates simpler and fairer

Published on 29 October 2020

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.

Five Far North infrastructure and recovery projects underway

Published on 22 October 2020

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.

Striking a balance on development

Published on 22 October 2020

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.
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Have your say

Rates review 2021

Informal submissions open 12 October 2020

The Long Term Plan allows us to review the way the rating system is structured. We’ve done some thinking and have put together our ideas. Tell us what you think.

Kaitaia to Kerikeri bus service survey

Ongoing consultation

Do you care about the bus service between Kaitaia and Kerikeri? After the COVID-19 national lockdown bus trips from Kaitaia to Kerikeri were reduced from every day to 4 times a week. There are no plans to reduce it further, however we would like to hear how the community uses the service.

Long Term Plan 2021-31

Early engagement period. Formal consultation will take place in early 2021

The Long Term Plan (LTP) is the Council's key strategic planning document. It sets out what the Council plans to do over the next 10 years and how it plans to pay for this.
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Public notices

Special licence applications over Christmas/New Year

On display until 07 February 2021

Are you planning to hold an event where you want to sell or supply alcohol over the Christmas and New Year period?

Ratanui

On display until 20 November 2020

30 October 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal of On-licence

Indian Spice Restaurant

On display until 19 November 2020

29 October 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

Watch Council meetings

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

Information requests

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