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Community groups planning Christmas parades and festive events across the Far North are being encouraged to start planning early, with road safety, venue bookings, funding and other approvals all potentially needing to be arranged well in advance of the big day.

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

Northland councils have acknowledged the Government’s announcement yesterday to defer decisions on council amalgamation proposals, including their joint Northland Head Start Outline Proposal submitted in August.

How did the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board help Ani wow film festival audiences around the world?

Kaikohe will welcome around 60 rangatahi from secondary schools across New Zealand, along with hundreds of supporters for the four-day 2026 National Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition.

The latest stage of the multi-million-dollar upgrade to Kaitāia Airport is hitting new heights, with two new fuel tanks now being installed.

Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail is gearing up for a $3 million upgrade, with new investment set to put more pedal power behind the popular Northland trail.

Public toilets at Tii Beach in Paihia and nearby Te Haumi have been temporarily closed after copper pipes were stolen overnight on Tuesday.

Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Jim Peters MNZM and Richard Dargaville, both respected community members whose lifelong services made a lasting contribution to the Far North.

Footpath renewal works on Williams Road in Paihia are due to begin today (Wednesday 16 September) with council maintenance contractors, Ventia, carrying out the work.