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Rates

Search the rating database and find information about how to pay your rates.

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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Mayor names Court deputy

Published on 01 November 2019

Far North Mayor John Carter has appointed five-term councillor, Ann Court, as his deputy for the new triennium. Mayor Carter made the announcement during yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the Far North District Council, which was elected on October 12.
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Vote recount confirms election result

Published on 01 November 2019

A recount of Te Hiku Ward votes cast in the Far North District Council elections earlier this month has not changed the outcome of the elections.
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Early water restrictions applied to Kaikohe

Published on 25 October 2019

A drier than usual winter has forced the Far North District Council to apply water conservation measures in Kaikohe well before the official arrival of summer.

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Have your say

Speed Limits Bylaw 2019: Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate

Submissions closing on 22 November 2019, 05:00 PM

The first part of a rolling review of speed limits in the District includes Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate area, and variable speed limits outside Springbank School and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa School, Kaitaia.
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Public notices

Paihia Lanes Kitchen

On display until 26 November 2019

5 November 2019
Public Notice of application for On-licence

Special licence applications over Christmas/New Year

On display until 13 December 2019

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

Four Square Mangonui

On display until 02 December 2019

11 November 2019
Public Notice of application for Off-licence
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Quick links

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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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Far North Maps

Our mapping service that allows users to overlay information on any parcel of land in the District.

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