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  • News story
  • Published: 26 August 2025

The significance of a formal agreement between Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi and the council celebrated this month, cannot be overstated. The Mana Whakahono ā Rohe creates a framework for future cooperation and engagement and is a legislative agreement under the RMA.

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  • News story
  • Published: 22 August 2025

An upgrade of Kaikohe’s water treatment plant is underway to strengthen the town’s water resilience through improved reliability of supply. Work at the Taraire Hills Water Treatment Plant started at the end of July and will take a year to complete.

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  • Published: 20 August 2025

Two significant celebrations of local heritage got the nod from the Far North community boards at their meetings in August. The Ōkaihau College and district schools’ 150th reunion three-day event and the Broadwood Mosaic Project. Read more here.

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Last updated: 04 Jul 2025 12:10am