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

An outline proposal for the future of Northland's local government has been submitted to the Government. Whangarei District Council and Far North District Council agreed to submit it at meetings this week, with Northland Regional Council also endorsing it.

Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Robert (Blue) Lionel Newport, a respected Ōkaihau community member whose lifelong service made a lasting contribution to the Far North.

Far North District Council has voted in support of the Northland Head Start Outline Proposal, marking a significant milestone in Northland’s local government reform journey.

Bonnetts Road Bridge in Kaitāia will close from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August while contractors carry out repairs designed to extend the life of the bridge.

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

The Northland Elected Member Steering Group met this week and agreed to recommend a proposal for the future of local government in the region to Whangarei District Council, Far North District Council and Northland Regional Council.

August will be an exciting month for music lovers at Kerikeri's Turner Centre with events to appeal to all tastes.

The council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to help fund the future development of Te Puāwaitanga – Bay of Islands Sports Hub at 1936 State Highway 10, Waipapa.

Far North District Council is replacing cellular network connected rubbish bins in northern and western wards with practical rubbish bins while the ‘smartbins’ are serviced, re-wrapped and prepared for redeployment.

The Turner Centre is inviting the community to help shape its next chapter as it adopts the name Toiwaka Turner Centre, with people across the Far North encouraged to contribute to a new visual identity inspired by the people, cultures and creativity that make the venue what it is today.