An emotional hui was held in the Far North District Council Chambers on Tuesday 23 December to mark the return of council’s Te Tohu Tutuki, Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrating residents whose mahi has made a lasting difference across the district.

The new extension to the Kororāreka / Russell Cemetery was officially opened last month, marking an important milestone for the local community and providing much needed additional burial space.

Homeowners can now build a granny flat on their property without a building consent if specific conditions are met. A new building consent exemption aims to remove barriers to building small dwellings while ensuring the homes are safe, durable, and compliant.

Are you interested in taking a leadership role in local decision making? Far North District Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced leaders to serve as chairpersons, deputy chairpersons on select council committees.

Recent rainfall across the Far North – although welcome – hasn’t been enough to ease pressure on local water supplies this summer.