News stories

The small food safety team at the Far North District Council is making a big impact, and they have the audit results to prove it. The council’s Food Verification Agency (FVA) itself underwent an inspection in January, confirming the high standard of its work.

Works to improve daily life for residents in central Kaitāia begin on Tuesday night (March 17), when crews start targeted pavement repairs along Commerce Street.

Communities in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward of the Far North affected by the severe weather event in January are able to receive additional recovery support through the partnership.

Are you passionate about our district’s sporting life? Nominations are now open for board members to oversee Te Puāwaitanga – Bay of Islands Sports Hub.

Community boards across the Far North have approved funding for local events during the February meetings.

Far North District Council (FNDC) is taking the lead in reuniting lost dogs with their owners with the introduction of a new text system as part of dog registration later this year.

A Far North Creative Communities grant has helped bring RockQuest back to centre stage in the region, leading to a national scholarship win for a Kerikeri student.

Can you believe NZ's hottest band, The Beths, is coming to play in little old Kerikeri this month! Check out the other cool events coming up in March.

The final chapter has closed on this year’s Summer Reading programme at He Puna Mārama, Far North District Libraries, with scores of tamariki across the Te Hiku o Te Ika diving into books, creativity and imagination.