News stories

Supplementary water sourced from two bores at Sweetwater will begin flowing to Kaitāia homes once a water treatment unit arrives from Australia.

Roads that normally receive dust suppressant, but missed out this year will now be treated, increasing the total length of roads receiving the treatment this summer from 29km to 48.6km.

Kaikohe’s public library has been attacked for a second time in four weeks – this time by a youth throwing a boulder through a glass entrance door.

Some Far North District Council (FNDC) customers have had rates and water direct debits processed a week early instead of on the planned dates.

Following the State of the Far North address presented by Far North Mayor Moko Tepania in November, the council has received considerable feedback about the event, including questions about one figure used – that just 39 per cent of residents pay rates.

A dog has been impounded by the council’s Animal Management Officers (AMOs) after it allegedly attacked an 8-year-old girl yesterday afternoon at Taipā Beach.

Dog owners are being asked to take the lead and be responsible around popular Far North beaches and coastlines over the busy holiday period.

Motorists can look forward to smoother journeys over the festive period with Far North roading projects taking a holiday.