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  • Red rain warning issued for east coast of Far North
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    Red rain warning issued for east coast of Far North

    Published 28 March 2026

    ** UPDATE – as of 5pm, 27 March. All weather warnings have been lifted. Please avoid floodwaters and stay away from steep slopes. Get road closure info here.
  • Kaikohe water supply at risk
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    Kaikohe water supply at risk

    Published 27 March 2026

    Taps could run dry in Kaikohe unless residents immediately reduce water consumption. All households and businesses are asked to reduce consumption immediately.
  • Mayoral Relief Fund opens following severe weather event
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    Mayoral Relief Fund opens following severe weather event

    Published 27 March 2026

    Far North District Council has opened a Mayoral Relief Fund to support homeowners and residents impacted by the 26 March heavy rain event. The fund, known as Te Tahua Toka Tū Moana, is now accepting applications from those affected across the district.

  • Rapid response teams going door to door
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    Rapid response teams going door to door

    Published 27 March 2026

    Rapid response teams are being sent out to the worst affected parts of the district now that all weather warnings from the MetService have been lifted.
  • Kaikohe urged to conserve water as heavy rain causes challenges
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    Kaikohe urged to conserve water as heavy rain causes challenges

    Published 27 March 2026

    Residents in Kaikohe are being asked to urgently conserve water during the next 48 hours as the Taraire Hills Water Treatment Plant faces operational challenges following heavy rainfall.

  • State of Emergency declared for Far North
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    State of Emergency declared for Far North

    Published 26 March 2026

    A State of Emergency was declared for the Far North District today (26 March). Watch Kahika Tepania and EOC Controller Alastair Wells making the announcement.
  • Emergency Operations Centre opens for Red Rain Warning
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    Emergency Operations Centre opens for Red Rain Warning

    Published 26 March 2026

    An EOC has been stood up by the council at its headquarters in Kaikohe this morning (Thursday 26 March) to prepare for impacts of predicted severe weather.
  • Far North welcomes 38 new citizens from 19 nations
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    Far North welcomes 38 new citizens from 19 nations

    Published 25 March 2026

    There were hugs of encouragement and tears of joy on Monday, as 38 new citizens from 19 different countries were officially sworn in at Council Chambers.
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