Kaitāia water pipeline progressing Published on 17 January 2022 Kaitāia is closer to getting a new water source that will reduce the need for water restrictions in dry weather.The Council has built 10km of a 14km pipeline that will link Kaitāia’s Water Treatment Plant in Okahu Road to aquifer bores at Sweetwater near Awanui. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayoral relief fund for Waiharara Fire Published on 04 January 2022 Far North Mayor, John Carter, has established a Mayoral relief fund to assist people affected by the large scrub fire at Waiharara about 20km north of Kaitāia. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Praise for Kaimaumau firefighters and volunteers Published on 24 December 2021 Far North District Council is paying tribute to Fire and Emergency NZ, police, civil defence, community groups and the many volunteers who helped ensure no lives or homes were lost during the massive fire at Kaimaumau this week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Dog owners urged to take extra care during holidays Published on 23 December 2021 Far North District Council is reminding all dog owners to ensure that their pets are well-controlled at beaches and other popular destinations during the holiday period. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Get your pukapuka (book) at Urupukapuka Published on 23 December 2021 A pop-up library for holiday makers on Urupukapuka in the Bay of Islands is making a welcome return this summer. The mini library will operate out of the Department of Conservation's Otehei Bay Visitors Centre providing free books to campers and other visitors to Urupukapuka Island. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Safety concerns force boardwalk closure Published on 20 December 2021 Urgent safety concerns have closed a small section of a popular coastal walking track linking Ōpua to Paihia. A wooden boardwalk and bridge that span a tidal inlet and mangroves was boarded up last week after it was found that support piles had been seriously weakened by rot and marine worms. An engineer’s report has confirmed the structure could collapse under weight. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Self-service check outs launched in Council libraries Published on 20 December 2021 New self-service kiosks were officially launched yesterday (Monday 20 December) in libraries across the Far North. The technology enables library users to check out their own books, magazines and other library materials, as well as renew books and check account details. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Temporary, alternative route for Twin Coast Cycle Trail Published on 17 December 2021 The Far North District Council will develop a temporary cycle trail along roadsides between Ōpua and Taumarere as an interim measure, while plans to develop a permanent cycle trail along the railway corridor are progressed as originally planned. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Boardwalk project transforming famous Mangōnui waterfront Published on 17 December 2021 Mangōnui’s waterfront is being transformed by a boardwalk extension project that will improve access to the popular Doubtless Bay destination, provide more parking and improve safety. Tagged as: , Media Releases