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The Bay of Islands isite centre in Paihia will close at 3pm today so its well-trodden carpet can be replaced. The isite, one of the country’s busiest information centres, will also be closed for the whole day on Wednesday 3 July so a new electrical cupboard can be installed.

Kerikeri's Turner Centre general manager, Gerry Paul, gives a quick update on what's on at this magnificent venue in the month of July.

Creating better environments for children, along streams, at local halls and along cycle trails was the theme of many funding decisions made by Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board last week.

Tears and laughter were among the myriad emotions that filled Memorial Hall in Kaikohe on Monday as 45 people officially became New Zealand citizens. In a ceremony officiated by Far North Kahika (Mayor) Moko Tepania and assisted by Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford, a crowd of around 60 whānau and friends attended to see loved ones complete their citizenship journey.

A targeted stormwater rate, a $10 public good rate, and what may be one of the lowest total 2024/25 rate increases for any council in Aotearoa were confirmed following adoption of the 2024-27 Long Term Plan.

Eight organisations are celebrating after being granted funding by the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board on 21 June.

Celebrations are getting underway to mark Matariki with numerous events planned around the Far North.

The council is reviewing its policy on how to reduce risks to the public from buildings that are structurally unsound, pose a fire risk, have poor sanitation or are earthquake prone.

Reduced speed limits for the popular tourist town of Paihia are to be implemented this month as part of the speed review project for Northland.