News stories

Public toilets at Tii Beach in Paihia and nearby Te Haumi have been temporarily closed after copper pipes were stolen overnight on Tuesday.

Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Jim Peters MNZM and Richard Dargaville, both respected community members whose lifelong services made a lasting contribution to the Far North.

Footpath renewal works on Williams Road in Paihia are due to begin today (Wednesday 16 September) with council maintenance contractors, Ventia, carrying out the work.

The Turner Centre's Hana-May Kapa gives a quick rundown on the variety of events happening in September.

Far North District Council staff are preparing early for possible water shortages ahead of what could be one of the strongest El Niño events in recent history.

A range of community, cultural, sporting and tourism initiatives across Te Hiku, Kaikohe-Hokianga and Bay of Islands-Whangaroa are set to benefit from support approved by Far North community boards during their September meetings.

A community hīkoi from Northland College to Papa Hawaiki multisport complex celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will see rolling road closures will be in place in Kaikohe over one hour from 10am Wednesday.

What’s the difference between ‘governance’ and ‘operations’ - and where does the community fit in?

A pilot in Rāwene is testing whether smart water meters can help to protect one of the district’s most drought-sensitive water supplies and save customers from unexpected bills.