The council’s “groundbreaking” State of the Far North Address has been named a finalist in the annual Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) SuperLocal Awards to be announced next month.

Far North District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Te Hiku-based Te Rarawa, the second agreement of this type that the council has signed with iwi.

Far North District Council has adopted Te Pātukurea – Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan, setting a clear, long-term framework for coordinated urban expansion focused on existing centres and supported by infrastructure that is efficient, resilient, and more affordable.

Finding out what’s happening on your land or in your neighbourhood just got a whole lot easier. Far North District Council has launched Far North Atlas/Kohinga Mahere, an innovative digital mapping platform that brings property and planning information together in one simple, user-friendly web app.

A range of safety improvements to local sports hubs and environmental initiatives were supported with funding approvals by Bay of Islands-Whangaroa and Te Hiku Community Boards at their meetings in June.

Far North District Council has confirmed it is moving ahead with the installation of fluoride systems in its Kerikeri and Kaitāia water supplies following final design approval and funding support from Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health).