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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

Repairs to famous Hundertwasser toilets on track

Published on 07 August 2020

Repairs to Kawakawa’s famous Hundertwasser public toilets are on track for completion by the end of the month with the leaking roof-top garden removed and a new, water-tight replacement under construction.

Measuring our performance

Published on 06 August 2020

By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Today, I want to update you on another milestone in our drive to make your council a progressive, innovative and transparent organisation. Before, I do that, I want to pay tribute to Mayor John Carter’s mother, Gwen, who passed away early on Monday morning.

Funding win for key towns

Published on 30 July 2020

By Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Our district is benefitting from significant amounts of funding from the Coalition Government. Much of that is from the Provincial Growth Fund and is earmarked for big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as much-needed water storage schemes, road improvements, forestry and tourism.

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Have your say

Speed Limits Bylaw 2019: Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate

Submission period is closed.

Speed limits in the Okaihau-Kaeo-Waimate area, and variable speed limits outside Springbank School and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa School, Kaitaia are adopted.

Nothing But Net

Ongoing consultation

Use your voice to shape our digital future. Toū waha, ā tātoa wā! The nationwide lockdown has exposed the digital divide in our district. Let's do something about it!
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Public notices

Okaihau Golf Club

On display until 02 September 2020

12 August 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal of club-licence

Dancing Petrel

On display until 24 August 2020

3 August 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal and variation of off-licence

Mangonui Cruising Club

On display until 24 August 2020

3 August 2020
Public Notice of application for renewal and variation of club-licence
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Quick links

Keep saving water

There is a drought in the Far North, despite recent rain.

Watch Council meetings

Council is still meeting during the COVID-19 lockdown. Watch recordings here.

Information requests

Read our guide to making a request for information under the LGOIMA or the Privacy Act.

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