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  • Council acknowledges the passing of music legend Max Cochrane
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    Council acknowledges the passing of music legend Max Cochrane

    Published 30 June 2026

    He aituā, he aituā. Kua hinga he tōtara nui i te waoku a Tāne. He maimai aroha mō Pāpā Max Cochrane. Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Max Cochrane, affectionately known to many as Pāpā Max or Uncle Max.

  • Decisions released on submissions to the Proposed District Plan
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    Decisions released on submissions to the Proposed District Plan

    Published 30 June 2026

    Far North District Council has today (30 June 2026) notified its decisions on submissions to the Proposed District Plan.
  • End in sight for Rāwene traffic and water disruption
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    End in sight for Rāwene traffic and water disruption

    Published 30 June 2026

    A major project to repair a slip that has reduced the main road into Rāwene to one lane since February is being finalised with work likely to begin within four to six weeks.

  • Rangatahi invited to innovate the future of the Far North
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    Rangatahi invited to innovate the future of the Far North

    Published 29 June 2026

    Far North rangatahi (youth) aged 15 to 24 are being invited to tackle local challenges and pitch their ideas for a better future through a new innovation event.
  • Far North set to sparkle for Matariki and Puanga
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    Far North set to sparkle for Matariki and Puanga

    Published 29 June 2026

    Communities across the Far North are invited to gather together to celebrate Matariki and Puanga through a wide range of events throughout the district.
  • Feedback sought on final designs for Cass Street and The Strand
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    Feedback sought on final designs for Cass Street and The Strand

    Published 23 June 2026

    The community is invited to share feedback on the near-final design for Kororāreka-Russell’s Cass Street and The Strand.

  • What’s on? Far North events now just a click away
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    What’s on? Far North events now just a click away

    Published 19 June 2026

    Tired of searching across multiple web and social media platforms to find out what’s going on in your community? Now you can find out about council events anywhere in the Far North via one easy-to-use page.

  • Hourly access on Waikare Road for weekend repairs
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    Hourly access on Waikare Road for weekend repairs

    Published 18 June 2026

    A section of Waikare Road will be closed intermittently this weekend for repairs, only briefly reopening on the hour to allow traffic to pass.
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    • Dog registration – Do it online!

      The dog registration year is 1 July to 30 June. Your dog must have its registration renewed on or after 1 July every year. Follow the simple online steps here.
    • No water?

      Find information on disruptions to Council water supplies here.
    • Utu Whakawhanake - Development Contributions

      Development contributions are charges levied by councils on developments that create additional demand for infrastructure.
    • Simplifying Local Government

      We'd like to get a sense of what people in the district think about the Government's proposals to simplify local government and how this might apply.

    Last updated: 17 Jun 2026 2:54pm