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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.

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Libraries

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Dogs

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News

Community Boards distribute cash to community groups

Published on 14 October 2021

The Far North’s three Community Boards have distributed almost $145,000 since July to sporting, cultural and community groups.

Vaccination our best defence against COVID

Published on 14 October 2021

By Mayor John Carter.
Our district faces a challenge that will have very real consequences over coming weeks and months. Last Friday, we learned that someone who later tested positive for the extremely infectious Delta variant of COVID-19 had visited Whangārei, Paihia and Kawakawa.

Council extends feedback on Heritage Areas

Published on 11 October 2021

The Council will extend the deadline for feedback on suggested changes to heritage areas by two weeks, giving tangata whenua, property owners and community groups more time to consider and prepare their input.
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Have your say

Three Waters Reform survey

Submissions closing on 22 October 2021, 05:00 PM

We are seeking your feedback on the Government’s Three Waters Reform Programme, based on the information available to date. Most importantly, we want to know the reasons for your decision. Follow this link to take the survey and find out more.

Far North Heritage Areas

Feedback closes midnight Wednesday 27 October 2021

We are reviewing the way we protect heritage in the Far North as part of the District Plan review. Are we protecting the right things? Do we need to revise the areas? Tell us what you think.

Innovating Streets for People - Moerewa

Find more information and provide feedback on the Moerewa Innovating Streets for People project.
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Public notices

Russell RSA Inc

On display until 05 November 2021

14 October 2021
Public Notice of application for renewal of Club-licence

Liquor World Waipapa

On display until 02 November 2021

11 October 2021
Public Notice of renewal & variation of Off-licence

Kauri Arms Tavern On Licence Renewal

On display until 02 November 2021

11 October 2021
Public Notice of application for renewal of On Licence
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New! Wastewater treatment "plants on a page"

Learn about the Hihi, Kaitāia and Kaikohe wastewater treatment plants in this new section.

Let's talk about bylaws

Learn what bylaws are, how they're made and why we have them.

Three Waters Reform survey

Give us your feedback on the Government's Three Waters Reform Programme.

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