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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.

Fluoridation of the Kerikeri and Kaitāia council water supplies will begin from Friday 31 July 2026, fulfilling a direction from the Director-General of Health under the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021.

The council has adopted a small number of procedural amendments to its Utu Whakawhanake – Development Contributions Policy following public feedback.

Senseless act of destruction dismays local community.

Far North District Council contractors will carry out vegetation maintenance along sections of the Heritage Bypass in Kerikeri next week, from Tuesday 28 July to Friday 31 July 2026 (weather permitting) to improve visibility, safety and the long-term management of roadside vegetation.