News stories

Finding out what’s happening on your land or in your neighbourhood just got a whole lot easier. Far North District Council has launched Far North Atlas/Kohinga Mahere, an innovative digital mapping platform that brings property and planning information together in one simple, user-friendly web app.

A range of safety improvements to local sports hubs and environmental initiatives were supported with funding approvals by Bay of Islands-Whangaroa and Te Hiku Community Boards at their meetings in June.

Joint press release issued by Far North District Council, Kaipara District Council and Whangarei District Council. 

Northland’s district councils have each heard feedback from their communities on the future of water services delivery, and established a cross-council working group to work through what collaboration across councils could look like.

Far North District Council has confirmed it is moving ahead with the installation of fluoride systems in its Kerikeri and Kaitāia water supplies following final design approval and funding support from Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health).

Do you have what it takes to represent your community? That’s what Far North residents will be asked in October this year when local elections take place across Aotearoa by postal vote.

Upgrades to public access computers, printing services and Wi-Fi networks are coming to libraries across the Far North to bring a more efficient, user-friendly experience to library customers in July.

Rescue pup Storm is launching the council’s latest dog registration campaign this week with her mum Jody to remind you the best time to register your dog kicks off on Tuesday 1 July.

The Bay of Islands isite at Paihia – one of the busiest Visitor Information Centres in the country – will be getting a much-needed refurbishment starting on Thursday 3 July.

Pukepoto Road in Kaitāia will be reduced to one lane for the next three weeks while major sewer works get underway. Vehicles will need to detour via Matthews Avenue during this time and all heavy traffic is asked to avoid the area.