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Thousands of players, whānau and supporters travelled to the Far North earlier this month as Te Puāwaitanga Sports Hub hosted the 2026 Aotearoa NZ Māori Rugby League (ANZMRL) Teina Tama Tournament for the first time. The event highlighted the district's growing ability to host large sporting events while providing a welcome boost for local businesses during winter.

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A new playground at Kaikohe Plunket officially opened earlier this month, providing a safe and welcoming place for local tamariki under 5 to play, learn and thrive.

Far North tamariki are learning how to stay safe around dogs through a new school education programme delivered by Far North District Council's Animal Management Officers.

Far North District Council has completed its annual programme to replenish soft fall surfaces at playgrounds across the district, helping ensure play areas remain safe and enjoyable for children and families.

This is a joint media release from the four Northland councils.

Northland's four councils last week took another significant step in the region’s local government reorganisation, each considering the Elected Member Steering Group's recommendation for a staged transition to a single Northland-wide unitary authority.

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The countdown is on for a transformative community facility in Kaikohe with the new library and civic hub set to officially open on Monday, 9 November 2026.

Far North District Council has voted to develop a proposal for a staged amalgamation of Northland’s four councils, as recommended by the Northland Elected Member Steering Group last week.