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We maintain a range of facilities for Far North residents and visitors, including playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, walkways and reserves. We also own and maintain toilets, wharves and pontoons, cemeteries, libraries, community halls and housing for the elderly.
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Northland elected members form governance group for water CCO

Northland elected members form governance group for water CCO

Published 09 December 2025

Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara district councils have confirmed the formation of a new Elected Member Steering Group (EMSG) at recent council meetings. The group will provide regional leadership for the establishment of Northland’s new water organisation.

Water outage planned for Kaikohe upgrades

Water outage planned for Kaikohe upgrades

Published 09 December 2025

A number of properties in Kaikohe will be impacted by a planned water outage tomorrow (Wednesday 10 December) as part of water and wastewater infrastructure upgrade works.

Council summer operating hours

Council summer operating hours

Published 09 December 2025

Far North District Council will be running reduced services over the Christmas and New Year period, although call centre staff will be on duty all day, every day as normal.

Boil water notice for Paihia, Ōpua, Waitangi, Te Haumi and Haruru

Boil water notice for Paihia, Ōpua, Waitangi, Te Haumi and Haruru

Published 04 December 2025

A boil water notice is in place for households and businesses connected to the council’s Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi supply as of 2pm today (Thursday 4 December). The notice applies to properties in Paihia, Ōpua, Waitangi, Te Haumi and Haruru.

Council gets tough on dog registrations

Council gets tough on dog registrations

Published 04 December 2025

If you still haven’t yet registered your dog this year, you may be one of the more than 2300 Far North dog owners about to receive an infringement fee of $300 plus registration costs.

Options narrowed for Kerikeri dump station

Options narrowed for Kerikeri dump station

Published 03 December 2025

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board will soon review a report outlining the preferred location for a new public dump station for caravan and motorhome owners visiting Kerikeri.

VIDEO - What's on at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in December and January

VIDEO - What's on at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in December and January

Published 03 December 2025

Check out the cool musical events coming up over the next couple of months at Kerikeri's Turner Centre!

Improvements coming as Kaikohe upgrade progresses

Improvements coming as Kaikohe upgrade progresses

Published 02 December 2025

As water and wastewater upgrades progress in Kaikohe, some short-term disruption is likely during this summer season. However, water delivery is expected to operate as usual over the Christmas period.

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Kaikohe's Memorial Park shaped by play and community

Kaikohe's Memorial Park shaped by play and community

Published 14 November 2025

The council is working to develop a Reserve Management Plan for Memorial Park in Kaikohe. This plan will guide how the park is looked after and used in the future, making sure it reflects the community’s values and aspirations.

Sports, fun, and community at the heart of Simson Park

Sports, fun, and community at the heart of Simson Park

Published 17 October 2025

The final draft of the Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan is now open for feedback. We’re asking for your thoughts to help make sure the plan reflects what matters now and for future generations.

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Last updated: 15 Sep 2025 12:42pm