The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released new benchmarking data of councils’ performance across Aotearoa New Zealand yesterday (31 July), including FNDC.
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As of 4pm Thursday 31 July, a rush of nominations has resulted in two candidates now vying to be mayor of the Far North, but with just hours left before nominations close two elected roles still have no candidates – both in local community boards.
Northland Waste is stepping in to take over the user-pays kerbside recycling service in and around the Bay of Islands from next Monday (4 August).
The Turner Centre turns 20 years old in August and is celebrating with a concert featuring local superstar Troy Kingi! Who else is on the bill to perform this month?
A major upgrade to Kaikohe’s water and wastewater infrastructure will begin on Monday 4 August, supported by a multi-million dollar investment from the government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
As of 3pm Wednesday 30 July, no nominations had officially been received from candidates wishing to stand for election as mayor of the Far North.
Over $22,000 in financial aid was distributed to 57 Far North homeowners and businesses by the Mayoral Relief Fund for damage caused by Cyclone Tam in January.
Kerikeri’s Turner Centre’s hits the massive milestone of 20 years in the business this Saturday 2 August 2025. Watch GM, Gerry Paul and local rock legend Merv Pinny look back at the history of this world-class venue in the Far North.
Hundreds of school children in the Far North will benefit from a new programme that teaches them how to be safe around dogs and to care for them properly. The sessions launch next month.