News stories

Do you have experience with Far North District Council services, spaces, and facilities while living with a disability? If so, we want to hear from you!

Thinking of building? You can now use an online map to quickly confirm whether your property is in a development contributions catchment area and get an indicative cost of the amount that may be due.

Aluminium joinery, now installed throughout the new Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub building, will soon be followed by a number of exciting interior elements.

Water tanks hold the solution for 14 properties in Kāeo affected by longstanding issues with water supply in the town, a practical approach supported by Far North District Council.

The safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users will be improved following the installation of four new speed humps on Settlers Way in Ōkaihau in the coming days.

Far North District Council has released a new set of Community Adaptation Toolkits to help communities across Te Hiku o te Ika understand the local impacts of climate change and begin planning for the future.

Grab some of the hottest tickets in town! Who are the big names appearing at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in June?

You told us what you think the future of Kerikeri and Waipapa should look like through Te Pātukurea, the Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan. Now we need your help to decide how to make that vision a reality.

Te Amo Pūtoro, the unique māra hūpara at the Kerikeri Sports Complex, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Parks Awards held by Recreation Aotearoa. The nomination, in the Community Park of the Year category, recognises this innovative space for its strong community benefit, meaningful partnerships, and connections to local culture.