An act of senseless vandalism has forced the closure of the public toilets next to Kaikohe Library in Marino Place while Far North District Council staff assess the extent of the damage.

The environment is changing and to thrive, we need to change with it. Tangata whenua-led adaptation planning supports whānau, hapū, and iwi prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Residents in the Ōpononi–Ōmāpere are being thanked for their efforts to save water after two storage reservoirs supplying the communities almost drained due to burst water mains.

Recent works on Puckey Avenue in Kaitāia have prompted feedback from residents seeking clarity on whether the road seal applied is complete. The chip seal currently in place was applied as a temporary surface to allow the road to reopen while nearby wastewater network upgrades continue.