News stories

Plans to discharge wastewater to land instead of the Hokianga Harbour took a significant step forward today (Friday 26 September) with the purchase of a 10-hectare block of land in Rāwene.

A total of eight elected members, retiring at the conclusion of the current local election period, were recognised for their service at the council meeting in chambers yesterday (Thursday 25 September).

Our mobile ballot box campervans are on the road, making it easier for you to vote close to home.

Jaw dropping, mouth-watering goodness on offer at Savour Northland in October is set to satisfy a full range of tastes and budgets – but you may need a glass of wine and a lie down to decide which events to choose.

Five new motivated and enthusiastic cadets have joined Far North District Council through a 10-month internship placement designed to spark growth, confidence and career skills.

Far North libraries launched their school holiday programmes today, offering tamariki and rangatahi creative and fun activities over the next two weeks. The programmes aim to keep children engaged while also providing opportunities for kaumātua to learn new digital skills.

Developing your property? Great news, the council has made it quicker, simpler and cheaper to get a vehicle crossing permit!

Traffic management will be in place in Kaikohe on Friday 19 September from 9.30am to 1pm to enable a hīkoi celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The hīkoi will include parts of the main street of Broadway.

Voting in the local election has begun! Remember – if you don’t vote by midday Saturday 11 October – you’re not in the boat.