News stories

A café planned for Kaikohe's new community hub will provide more than a place to grab a coffee – local learners will also gain hands-on hospitality experience as part of a new training opportunity.

Find out about the alcohol ban now in place at Lake Ngātu public reserve north of Kaitāia, and other locations around the district.

Far North Holdings has delivered a total dividend of $5 million to Far North District Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. This was made up of a $1.6 million dividend paid in February and a further dividend of $3.4 million paid in June.

Far North District Council (FNDC) has awarded its new Core Roading Professional Services contract to WSP New Zealand Ltd, commencing 1 June 2026. The contract establishes a long-term partnership to support the planning, management, delivery and oversight of the district’s roading network.

Mayor Moko breaks down the process of decision-making, and who calls the shots at council.

A major slip remediation project on Waikare Road in Karetu has been completed, delivering a safer, stronger and more resilient road connection for the local community.

This is a joint media release from the four Northland councils.

An outline proposal for the future of Northland's local government has been submitted to the Government. Whangarei District Council and Far North District Council agreed to submit it at meetings this week, with Northland Regional Council also endorsing it.

Far North District Council acknowledges the passing of Robert (Blue) Lionel Newport, a respected Ōkaihau community member whose lifelong service made a lasting contribution to the Far North.

Far North District Council has voted in support of the Northland Head Start Outline Proposal, marking a significant milestone in Northland’s local government reform journey.