Free water safety workshops promoting practical safety skills, leadership, cultural connection and wellbeing within a kaupapa Māori framework are being offered to rangatahi and their whānau across the Far North.

Members of a trust, community board or community organisation are invited to participate in a free online training programme offering guidance on governance fundamentals, legal responsibilities, and how to create a positive board culture.

The three community boards across the Far North have officially begun their new term, holding inaugural meetings on Friday 31 October to elect their chairpersons and deputy chairpersons.

Earlier this year, more than 450 people shared their views through an online survey about how alcohol is managed in public places. Wāhi waipiro kore, or alcohol bans, help reduce alcohol-related harm and make public spaces safer for everyone.

Doing the right thing with your rubbish and recycling is about to get simpler across the Far North. The council is shifting the focus from throwing things away to keeping materials in use for longer, reducing what goes to landfill and protecting our environment for future generations.