News stories

A major project to repair a slip that has reduced the main road into Rāwene to one lane since February is being finalised with work likely to begin within four to six weeks.

Far North rangatahi (youth) aged 15 to 24 are being invited to tackle local challenges and pitch their ideas for a better future through a new innovation event, E Tū Rangatahi - Stand Up Young Leaders.

Communities across the Far North are invited to gather together this winter to celebrate Matariki and Puanga through a wide range of events taking place throughout the district.

Tired of searching across multiple web and social media platforms to find out what’s going on in your community? Now you can find out about council events anywhere in the Far North via one easy-to-use page.

A section of Waikare Road will be closed intermittently this weekend for repairs, only briefly reopening on the hour to allow traffic to pass.

A mobile voting initiative that helped deliver the highest local election turnout in 30 years and a Te Ao Māori framework that is strengthening relationships and building cultural capability across the organisation have secured Far North District Council two nominations in the 2026 Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.

Te Puāwaitanga – Bay of Islands Sports Hub is in good hands. A new board has been appointed to guide the multi-sports complex through the next stage of its development.