
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania welcomed 118 new citizens to Aotearoa New Zealand this week (Monday 30 June) during a ceremony he described as ‘the largest the region has ever seen’.
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Far North Mayor Moko Tepania welcomed 118 new citizens to Aotearoa New Zealand this week (Monday 30 June) during a ceremony he described as ‘the largest the region has ever seen’.
Potential candidates interested in standing in October’s local body elections have four weeks to submit a nomination form, starting from today (Friday 4 July).
Meeting in Kaitāia, the partners agreed to convene a monthly “Partnership Team” hui where design details, procurement steps and operational issues can be worked through face-to-face before they reach the wider stakeholder community.
Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Hugh Rihari, a respected kaumātua and member of our Te Pātukurea Hapū Rōpū Group.
The new dog registration year begins today, Tuesday 1 July, for Far North dog owners. Whether your kurī (dog) is a working dog, hunting companion, or a much-loved member of the family, now is the time to register them.
Time is running out to share your feedback on two major waste minimisation plans, due to close this Sunday 6 July. The plans cover everything from improving recycling and food scrap services, to reducing illegal dumping, investing in community-led circular economy initiatives, and cleaning up old landfill sites. Together, they form a roadmap and a foundation for a cleaner, fairer, low-waste future.
The Far North District Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to grant a new 30-year ground lease, split into three 10-year terms, to Kohukohu Bowling Club.
The council’s “groundbreaking” State of the Far North Address has been named a finalist in the annual Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) SuperLocal Awards to be announced next month.
Far North District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Te Hiku-based Te Rarawa, the second agreement of this type that the council has signed with iwi.
Last updated: 04 Jul 2025 12:10am