Are you interested in taking a leadership role in local decision making? Far North District Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced leaders to serve as chairpersons, deputy chairpersons on select council committees.

Recent rainfall across the Far North – although welcome – hasn’t been enough to ease pressure on local water supplies this summer.

The Far North’s three community boards wrapped up the year in mid-December, approving funding for a wide range of events and initiatives aimed at strengthening community connection and wellbeing across the district.

An emotional hui was held in the Far North District Council Chambers on Tuesday 23 December to mark the return of council’s Te Tohu Tutuki, Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrating residents whose mahi has made a lasting difference across the district.