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Search the rating database and find information about how to pay your rates.

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

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Accident closes Bay of Islands walking track

Published on 05 December 2019

The Far North District Council has temporarily closed part of a popular coastal Bay of Islands hiking trail after a walker fell from an eroded section of the track.
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Building resilient and safe roads

Published on 05 December 2019

Over the past three years, I have driven over 107,000km in the Far North and Northland in my role as your Mayor. I have attended meetings, visited community groups, opened facilities and helped celebrate significant personal and community milestones in every corner of our district.

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Online map reveals district’s public spaces

Published on 04 December 2019

The Far North District Council is mapping the district’s open spaces and sharing that information via a new online resource the public can use to explore parks, reserves and playgrounds in detail.
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Have your say

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Discover our open spaces

Informal public survey.

An informal survey to gather feedback about out our open spaces: how we are using them now and stories about their history.
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Public notices

Drinking Water - Health Notice

On display until 31 January 2020

Council advising the public of minor health risk - Drinking Water

Building /Resource Consents /Liquor Licensing Hours and Services

On display until 06 January 2020

Christmas - New Year Hours and Services - Building and Resource Consents and Liquor Licensing.

Office Hours and Services for Christmas/New Year 2019-2020

On display until 06 January 2020

Council's Christmas/New Year 2019-2020 Office Hours and Services.
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Quick links

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Visiting the Far North

Explore our i-SITE Visitor Information pages dedicated to those who are touring our District.

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Information requests

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

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Far North Maps

Our mapping service that allows users to overlay information on any parcel of land in the District.

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