News stories

Take a glimpse into preparations for Kerikeri Theatre Company’s upcoming musical, Little Shop of Horrors, a sweet love story threatened by a huge carnivorous plant from outer space.

Work will begin next week to demolish Kaitāia’s former outdoor swimming pool and associated buildings at Memorial Park.

Congratulations were showered on the latest group of graduates to complete their 10-month work experience as part of Far North District Council’s (FNDC) internship programme. Five students graduated from the FNDC programme which partners with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Mayor’s Taskforce for jobs.

Check out how the Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park, near Kaikohe, is delivering for business after its first year in operation.

Budding young artists from around the district will be in to win an outdoor games and activities pack when they enter the ‘My favourite outdoor space art competition’.

Motorists and pedestrians in the area are asked to take care as works start today (Monday 15 July) to demolish vacant buildings where a new library for Kaikohe will be built.

Mangōnui’s caravan and motorhome dump station, used to dispose of waste, is closed until further notice while the cause of a series of blockages is investigated.

It’s the end of the road for the Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA), a collaboration of roading teams from Northland's four councils and NZTA Waka Kotahi.

A working group including hapū, community members and council staff is leading a trial project to transform the way wastewater is treated at Taipā. Watch our video for the full story.