Te Amo Pūtoro, the unique māra hūpara at the Kerikeri Sports Complex, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Parks Awards held by Recreation Aotearoa. The nomination, in the Community Park of the Year category, recognises this innovative space for its strong community benefit, meaningful partnerships, and connections to local culture.

Kaipara District Council will join the Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group, confirming its participation in a regional response to local government reforms.

Public toilets at Marino Place in Kaikohe have reopened, featuring new fixtures designed to minimise the sort of damage that forced the facility’s closure in January.

Northland’s rangatahi are front and centre for Youth Week, after designing a free celebration at Papa Hawaiki, Lindvart Park in Kaikohe this afternoon (Friday 22 May 2026).

Far North District Council has released the results of its three-yearly property revaluation, showing property values across the district have generally eased since the market highs recorded in 2022.