Closed consultations

We are asking our communities to help shape the future of water services in the Far North. This consultation is part of preparing a Water Services Delivery Plan, which must be finished by September 2025.

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to grant a 30-year ground lease, comprised of three 10-year terms, for Kaikohe & Districts Sportsville Incorporated for the land at 36 Recreation Road, Kaikohe.

We are seeking feedback on the Annual Plan 2025/26 which builds on the second year of the Long Term Plan (2024-27). It acts as a roadmap for the council's activities and resource allocation for the coming year.

Each year, the council reviews its fees and charges to ensure they remain fair and reflect the actual cost of providing services to users. We are seeking feedback from the community on proposed changes.

We're looking for feedback on the Control of Earthworks Bylaw 2019. The bylaw manages earthworks to protect the public, environment and neighbouring properties.

We are seeking your feedback on the Concept Plan that will inform the  Draft Simson Park Reserve Management Plan.  This plan builds on the big ideas and input received from the community earlier this year and focuses on identifying potential development areas within the park, alongside key improvements that require further analysis

We’re proposing a new Keeping of Animals Bylaw to help manage issues caused by animals in our community. We want to hear what you think! Your feedback will help us create a bylaw that works for everyone.

We are asking for feedback on our Speed Management Plan, which proposes to lower the speed around all schools, marae, downtown, and in both urban and rural areas within the Russell-Kororāreka catchment area. This catchment includes the communities of Russell, Ōkiato, Rāwhiti, Waikare, and Kāretu.

We are seeking feedback on whether the council should participate in the FOSAL programme.

The Representation Review 2024 is your chance to think about how the Far North District Council can represent your community in a fair and effective way.

We are reviewing our Dangerous, Insanitary and Earthquake-prone Buildings Policy, and are seeking public feedback on the proposed amendments.

Far North District Council is inviting residents to shape the future of the district’s fastest growing towns – Kerikeri and Waipapa – through Te Pātukurea - the Kerikeri-Waipapa Spatial Plan.