Remembering the Duke Published on 15 April 2021 By Mayor John CarterEarly next Sunday morning New Zealand time, the funeral for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will be held in the grounds of Windsor Castle. It will be a relatively low-key ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions and, according to reports, the Prince’s own wishes. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Courses a step closer following Rawene campus lease Published on 09 April 2021 Community plans to reopen the former Northtec campus in Rawene can now proceed following the signing of a five-year lease agreement between Far North District Council and Te Puna O Kupenuku on behalf of Hokianga communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A lot at stake in three waters reform Published on 08 April 2021 By Mayor John CarterAnyone who has been following the Government’s Three Waters Reform Programme will have worked out that this represents the biggest change to local government in New Zealand since the amalgamation of councils in 1989. Currently, 67 councils own and operate most of the nation’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. Providing these services has become a financial bu Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Final Far North water restriction removed Published on 01 April 2021 Water restrictions applied to the Council’s Kaitāia water supply are being lifted from today in time for the Easter long weekend. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tackling the housing crisis Published on 01 April 2021 By Mayor John CarterFor a growing number of our people, owning or renting an affordable home is now an almost impossible dream. This is not just a Far North problem; the whole country is in the grip of a housing crisis. This has seen the cost for buyers and renters spiral ever upwards. In just the past year, the median house price in Northland has climbed from $560,000 to over $660,000. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Cash for heritage, sport and conservation projects Published on 30 March 2021 Heritage, sport and conservation fundraising projects in the Te Hiku Ward will collectively receive about $50,000 in grants, thanks to Te Hiku Community Board. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Infrastructure wins and challenges Published on 25 March 2021 By Deputy Mayor Ann CourtOccam’s razor is the problem-solving principle that holds that the simplest explanation is usually the right one.Following public consultation and detailed engineering, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Kaeo bridge project scope has increased in size and cost. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column
Council and hapū to work on Taipā wastewater solution Published on 22 March 2021 Far North District Council will work with Ngāti Kahu hapū and community representatives to find the best upgrade option for Taipā wastewater treatment plant, the Environment Court has confirmed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Two of three remaining water restrictions removed Published on 19 March 2021 Increased rainfall across much of the district means Level 2 water restrictions applied to the Council’s Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngawha water supplies can now be reduced, although restrictions will remain for Kaitaia. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Proven public sector leader to join Far North District Council Published on 18 March 2021 A proven leader with 30 years’ public sector experience in central and local government is joining the Far North District Council’s Strategic Leadership Team. Tagged as: , Media Releases