Christmas and New Year office and service centre hours

Applications for LIM reports must be made by Tuesday 5 December 2023, if needed before Christmas. Those received after this date may not be issued until after Wednesday 10 January 2024.
Kaikohe, Kaitāia (Te Ahu), Kerikeri, Kāeo, Rāwene, and Kawakawa service centres close at midday on Friday 22 December, reopening on Monday 8 January 2024. Click view hours below.

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Free community Wi-Fi bridges the digital divide

Published on 01 December 2023

Award-winning programme, Nothing but Net, has successfully launched fast and free community Wi-Fi in towns across the Far North.

Council summer operating hours

Published on 01 December 2023

Far North District Council will be running reduced services over the Christmas and New Year period, with most reopening on Monday 8 January 2024.

VIDEO - Recycling: How to and why

Published on 30 November 2023

Far North District Council solid waste engineer, Simon Millichamp, shows how easy it is to dispose of old whiteware, used car batteries, plastics, glass, cans and broken electronic appliances so that they don’t end up contaminating the whenua.

Funding Success for Te Hiku community groups

Published on 30 November 2023

Six community groups are celebrating after Te Hiku Community Board granted them a share of more than $20,000 in funding during its 21 November meeting last week.

On the road to new speed limits

Published on 29 November 2023

New speed limits are being rolled out in 2024 on more than 300 roads in the Far North in a drive to improve safety.

New booking system set to go live

Published on 27 November 2023

A new online system streamlining the process to book a building inspection at Far North District Council goes live next week.
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Restoring Kohukohu Hall

Feedback period closes 5.00pm, Friday 22 December 2023

We want to hear from the Kohukohu community regarding proposed restoration and renovation work scheduled for Kohukohu Hall.

Alcohol Control Bylaw

Feedback period closes 5.00pm, Monday 18 December 2023

We are seeking feedback on continuing the Alcohol Control Bylaw, which allows the council to maintain control areas where alcohol bans apply.

Te Pātukurea - Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan

We’re developing a blueprint for our future together – a spatial plan for Kerikeri-Waipapa called Te Pātukurea. Tell us what you think will make Kerikeri-Waipapa an even greater place to live.
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Pay your re-registration fee online. You need your dog renewal letter that has the Dog ID on it.

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Public notices

Dunndeez Bar & Bistro Ltd Renewal

On display until 19 December 2023

14 November 2023
Public Notice of application for renewal of an On-licence & an Off-licence

Tuk-Tuk Bangkok Restaurant

On display until 11 December 2023

10 October 2023
Public Notice of application for renewal of On-licence

Mangonui Wine & Whiskey Bar - On Licence Renewal

On display until 07 December 2023

2 November 2023
Public Notice of application for renewal of On-licence

The Landing Wines

On display until 06 December 2023

1 November 2023
Public Notice of application for renewal of On licence and Off-licence

The Landing Lodges

On display until 06 December 2023

1 November 2023
Public Notice of application for renewal of On licence

Notice of Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

On display until 04 September 2024

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the Single Transferable Voting electoral system will continue to be used for Far North District Council’s next triennial election in 2025.
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