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Communities across the Far North are getting ready to celebrate the festive season with a calendar full of Christmas events for all ages. From parades to community markets and whānau-friendly festivities, there will be plenty of opportunities to come together and share in the festive joy.

We are proud to celebrate our very own Roddy Hapati Pihema, a community board member for the Kawakawa-Moerewa Subdivision, whose dedication to his community has earned him a place among the 100 Tower New Zealand Local Hero Medallists for 2026.

Cycle trail users in Kawakawa are being diverted away from a short section of Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail while work to improve the Waiomio riverbank gets underway from this week.

Far North District Council is pleased it can now proceed with restoring water to Kāeo properties connected to the Wai Care-owned water supply.

Do you know an unsung hero who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for a Lifetime Achievement Award!

Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Monty Knight, a well-known and respected Kaitāia community leader, local politician and businessman.

Motorists are being warned of road closures in the Kerikeri area this weekend, which will also impact the airport, as hundreds of runners hit the road for the annual half marathon.

The need to create good water conservation habits is a key message to Far North residents as summer gets underway.

Motorists and residents in Ōpua are being warned to prepare for some disruption while work to repair a slip along Franklin Street gets underway this week.