Creative Communities on the move Published on 23 June 2021 Far North Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) assessment committee 'traveled away' from Council Chambers in Kaikohe for the first time on Tuesday 8 June to convene their second meeting of 2021 at Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community innovations aim for safer streets Published on 18 June 2021 Improvements to road layouts in Kawakawa, Moerewa and Kaikohe will be installed this month to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Tagged as: , Media Releases
What next for SNAs? Published on 17 June 2021 By Mayor John Carter.Last Friday, an estimated 2000 people joined a hīkoi to Council headquarters in Kaikohe to deliver a very clear and emphatic objection to land being designated as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs). This protest was the largest seen in the Far North for many years and demonstrated the passion landowners feel. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Improving our footpath network Published on 16 June 2021 Footpaths are a vital part of our district’s transport infrastructure. They connect communities, provide opportunities for recreation and support the mobility needs of our youngest and oldest citizens.The Council maintains about 200 kms of footpath across the district and builds news footpaths each year under a works programme approved by the three Community Boards. Tagged as: , Newsletter
Applications invited for events funding Published on 11 June 2021 Funding is now available to support events that will boost visitor numbers and benefit the Far North. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Honouring our community advocates Published on 10 June 2021 By Mayor John Carter.While we all relish an extra day of rest and relaxation with friends and whanau, the Queen’s Birthday long weekend is also when the nation acknowledges the outstanding contributions New Zealanders make to our communities. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Industrial park investment pays off Published on 03 June 2021 By Mayor John Carter.In March 2018, a unanimous decision by councillors gave our commercial company, Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL), the go-ahead to create an industrial park near Kaikohe. Our goal was to create jobs and economic growth for the area. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Council to address SNA concerns via live online forum Published on 02 June 2021 Far North District Council will hold a live, online forum next week to address concerns and questions landowners have about Significant Natural Areas and their role in the draft District Plan. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Recognising our firefighters Published on 27 May 2021 By Deputy Mayor Ann CourtSeveral events this month have reminded me about a very important group in our community. We all rely on these brave women and men, even though we hope we never need to call them. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Significant Natural Areas feedback extended Published on 25 May 2021 Far North District Council is extending its deadline for landowner feedback on Significant Natural Areas by three weeks. Tagged as: , Media Releases