Penguin artwork completes Oneroa Bay Beach toilets New public toilets sporting images of little blue penguins have replaced an aging 1980s facility at Oneroa Bay Beach (Long Bay) near Russell.
Safety concerns force boardwalk closure 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.
Self-service check outs launched in Council libraries 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.