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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

COVID-19: Animal management remains a priority

Published on 31 March 2020

All dog attacks in the Far North will be given priority and responded to immediately by Council Animal Management Officers. While attending call-outs, officers will adhere strictly to lockdown restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

United against COVID-19

Published on 26 March 2020

Today we begin a four-week national lock down to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Except for those working in an essential service, we must all stay home and stop physical interactions with people outside our households. Schools are closed. Non-essential workplaces are closed. Travel is restricted.

COVID-19: Mayor urges support for safety measures

Published on 24 March 2020

Mayor John Carter is urging everyone in the Far North to embrace government calls to isolate themselves and their families over the next four weeks as the nation unites to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Have your say

Annual Plan 2020/21

Submissions closing on 17 April 2020, 05:00 PM

We'd like to hear your feedback on proposed changes to our accounting policy and the suggestion to remove overdue library fines for children and young adults.

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

Notice of Extraordinary April Meeting

On display until 24 April 2020

Notice of additional meeting and cancellation of a formal meeting April 2020

Change to April Formal Meetings

On display until 21 April 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Council has made changes to the Formal Meeting in April 2020

Sunkissed Gourmet Sailing Adventures

On display until 14 April 2020

20 March 2020
Public Notice of application for On-licence
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Quick links

COVID-19 novel coronavirus

Get information about the national response to COVID-19.

We're running out of water...

Flush less, shower shorter, full loads, taps off. Find out more on our Save Water page.

Information requests

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

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