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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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Water restrictions increased for Kaikohe

Published on 19 November 2019

The impact of drier than usual weather over winter and spring is being felt in Kaikohe as the town’s groundwater supply under Monument Hill continues to fall to concerning levels.
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Kerikeri by-election nominations open Monday

Published on 19 November 2019

Nominations to fill a vacancy on the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board (Kerikeri Subdivision) open for a month from Monday 25 November.

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Lessons learned, but Rosie was treated well

Published on 14 November 2019

The Far North District Council acknowledges the care of a stray Staffordshire terrier cross housed at its animal shelter could have been better, but denies the dog or its puppies were ill-treated or starved.
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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

Temporary Road Closure - Kerikeri Street Party 2019

On display until 24 November 2019

Council proposes to close roads in Kerikeri for a short period on Saturday 23 November for the Kerikeri Street Party 2019

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?

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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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