News stories

Te Amo Pūtoro, the unique māra hūpara at the Kerikeri Sports Complex, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Parks Awards held by Recreation Aotearoa. The nomination, in the Community Park of the Year category, recognises this innovative space for its strong community benefit, meaningful partnerships, and connections to local culture.

Kaipara District Council will join the Local Government Reform Elected Member Steering Group, confirming its participation in a regional response to local government reforms.

Public toilets at Marino Place in Kaikohe have reopened, featuring new fixtures designed to minimise the sort of damage that forced the facility’s closure in January.

A major upgrade to Kaikohe’s water treatment plant is set to strengthen the town’s resilience to future droughts, with a new 1.5 million-litre storage reservoir significantly increasing treated water storage capacity. The new reservoir has a lifespan of 100 years and supplies Kaikohe and Ngāwhā.

A significant switch in the treatment of wastewater at Rāwene was activated earlier this month when the electro-coagulation (EC) unit – an alternative system for treating wastewater – was turned on.

Time is ticking for those interested in running a food business or café to supply the Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub – with the chance to submit expressions of interest closing on Sunday 31 May. This Friday is the last chance for interested parties to talk to our Property Management Team for more information.

Northland’s rangatahi are front and centre for Youth Week, after designing a free celebration at Papa Hawaiki, Lindvart Park in Kaikohe this afternoon (Friday 22 May 2026).

Far North District Council has released the results of its three-yearly property revaluation, showing property values across the district have generally eased since the market highs recorded in 2022.

Far North District Council will close the Unahi Road and Kumi Road rural waste collection points from the end of May as part of moves to provide safer, fairer and more environmentally responsible waste services across Te Hiku ward.