The new dog registration year starts today (Wednesday 1 July), with Far North dog owners encouraged to register early to get the cheapest rates and go in the draw to win one of 10 prize packs.

Community members from across Hokianga, Whangapē, Herekino, Waimamaku and surrounding areas are being asked to join panels to plan for climate change.

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.

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.