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Our Facilities

We maintain a range of facilities for Far North residents and visitors, including playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, walkways and reserves. We also own and maintain toilets, wharves and pontoons, cemeteries, libraries, community halls and housing for the elderly.

 

Cemeteries

Learn about the 11 council-maintained cemeteries, community run cemeteries and search our cemetery database.

Community centres

There are 30 community centres and halls available for public use in the Far North.

Drones over Council land

This form allows public to register a request to fly drones over Council land.

Housing for the Elderly

The Council offers Housing for the Elderly units in 12 complexes across the district to eligible tenants over the age of 60 and who are on a benefit.

Parks, playgrounds and reserves

We maintain around 500 hectares of parks and reserves in over 30 locations throughout the Far North.

Toilets

There are public toilets at many locations throughout the district.

Sport and recreation

We have over 500 hectares of public land, and maintain 228 hectares of public space, which includes 28 playgrounds and 3 skateboard parks.

Swimming Pools

We operate four public swimming pools in the Far North. These are located at Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.

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Mail to: Private Bag 752, Kaikohe 0440

E ask.us@fndc.govt.nz
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Private leak repairs for Kaikohe
We have ended our offer to help fund private leak repairs for Kaikohe residents.
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Northland Regional Council (NRC) manages public transport in the Northland region. For up to date information on the Hokianga link bus service, Far North link bus service, and Mid North link bus service, please go to the Buslink website.

Buslink website

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Noise control is not considered an essential service under the current COVID-19 level 4 lockdown. Noise Control Officers will be unable to attend call outs. Please call the police on 111 in instances of excessive noise.
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Delivery of Land Information Memorandum (LIM) reports may be delayed due to technical challenges presented by the COVID-19 level 4 lockdown. Find out more below, and how to pay for your LIM online.

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We are unable to offer funeral services, graveside services, ash berm services, or plot reservations until we receive further notice from the Ministry of Health. We will update this information soon. Click below for more information.

Cemeteries

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To find out how official and personal information requests may be affected, click the link below.

Official and personal information requests

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You can check our current system status by phoning 09 409 5691 or visiting our page on TK3 at https://fndc.sharepoint.com (updated daily and as required).
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Public toilets are currently open for use but will be closed if COVID-19 continues to spread by way of community transition. We urge people to only use public toilets if there is no other suitable option available.
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All Council playgrounds are closed until further notice.
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All Council community centres are closed until further notice.
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Due to the Covid-19 level 4 restrictions, our rubbish and recycling services have changed. Please click the 'rubbish and recycling' link below to find out more:

Rubbish and recycling

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The Hokianga Ferry will run as normal until further notice. Please remain inside your vehicle, and walk-on passengers must maintain social distancing of 2 metres. Ferry cabin and toilet closed. For information on Opua-Okiato and Paihia-Russell ferries go to the Fullers website.

Fullers website

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To find out how resource consent services may be affected click the link below.

Resource consents

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To find out how animal management services may be affected click the link below.

Dogs

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To find out how building consent services may be affected click the link below.

Building consents

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Due to Covid-19 all Council Service Centres are closed until further notice. Phone 0800 920 029 with enquiries.
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Due to Covid-19 all i-SITE locations are closed until further notice.
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All libraries will be closed during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and free WiFi services will not be available. Please check out our online resources, and email elibrary@fndc.govt.nz for assistance with online resources.

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All Council swimming pools are closed until further notice.
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