State of Emergency declared in Northland Published on 31 January 2023 A State of Emergency has been declared for Northland as at 1pm Tuesday 31 January, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current weather event. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council opens Emergency Operations Centre as precaution Published on 31 January 2023 Far North District Council has set up an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at its headquarters in Kaikohe beginning at noon today (Tuesday 31 January). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Weather event updates – January 2023 Published on 30 January 2023 Met Service New Zealand has upgraded its severe weather warning to Red from 4am Tuesday to 4am Wednesday. An Orange Heavy Rain Warning and Severe Thunderstorm watch was issued for Northland on Monday 30 January. Find out which roads in the Far North have been impacted. Tagged as: , News story
Could you pay less for your water and wastewater? Find out how. Published on 27 January 2023 A proposal that could see water and wastewater rates reduced for many Far North households has received little feedback prompting a plea for residents to have their say before consultation on the issue ends in February. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New southern animal shelter opening soon Published on 27 January 2023 A new purpose-built council dog shelter that will serve the district’s busy southern area is due to open in May near Kaikohe. Tagged as: , News story
Oneroa Bay tree to get some TLC Published on 27 January 2023 A much-loved tree in Oneroa Bay, Russell, is getting some maintenance next month to improve its health and reduce risks to the public. Tagged as: , News story
‘Bird’s eye view’ at Kerikeri skate comp made possible Published on 27 January 2023 Local community board funding has made grandstand-style seating possible for an exciting skate event at Kerikeri Domain. The free event runs for three days from Wednesday 8 February and is expected to draw international competitors. Tagged as: , News story
Ōpua-Paihia track boardwalk to permanently reopen Published on 26 January 2023 A section of a popular coastal walking track between Ōpua and Paihia will be permanently reopened tomorrow afternoon (27 January), just in time for the Auckland Anniversary long weekend. Tagged as: , News story
No safety concerns over Kerikeri Domain skatepark art Published on 25 January 2023 Artworks being added to one of the skate bowls in the new skatepark will not reduce user safety. The way they are being applied ensures the concrete under the painted area maintains its ‘grit’. The deeper skate bowl will not be painted and is not part of the planned artworks. Tagged as: , News story