Live panel to answer your local election questions Published on 07 July 2022 A live Q&A event on Wednesday 20 July is giving you the chance to get answers to your questions about the local elections from a diverse panel experts. Find out about taking part and submitting your questions. Tagged as: , News story
The gateway to Ahiparapara Published on 07 July 2022 A large crowd of more than 100 people gathered in the early hours of Saturday morning for the unveiling of the two giant carvings created by renowned local Māori artist, BJ Natanahira. Tagged as: , News story
UPDATE: Level 4 water restrictions for Kaitaia LIFTED Published on 06 July 2022 UPDATE: Level 4 water restrictions in Kaitaia has now been lifted. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Copthorne Bay of Islands Rally a huge success Published on 05 July 2022 Motor racing fans flocked to the Far North over the weekend to witness the Copthorne Bay of Islands Far North Rally. It was the first time the event had been held in two years after Covid-19 lockdowns saw it cancelled in 2020 and 2021. Tagged as: , News story
Hokianga Ferry 50% fare extended Published on 05 July 2022 Half price passenger fares on the Hokianga Ferry have been extended by two months until 31 August. Tagged as: , News story
Funding boost for Far North tourism projects Published on 04 July 2022 New funding will make it easier for visitors to camp in the Far North, launch their boats and keep the district tidy after the council won $764,066 from the government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kerikeri Youth Councillor wins speech award Published on 30 June 2022 Council would like to congratulate Far North Youth Councillor Joe Howells from Kerikeri High School for his achievement as co-winner of the Race Unity Aotearoa Speech Awards 2022 with his speech, setting an audacious goal for all New Zealanders to aspire to. Tagged as: , News story
Copthorne Bay of Islands Far North Rally returns for 2022 Published on 30 June 2022 Tomorrow night marks the opening of the Copthorne Bay of Islands Far North Rally with a welcome ceremony with iwi and council from 7pm at the resort in Waitangi. Tagged as: , News story
Reviewing the past three years Published on 30 June 2022 By Deputy Mayor Ann Court.It’s hard to believe that there is now a little more than three months before the next council election. Residents who are enrolled will begin receiving voting papers in the mail from 16 September and election day will be on 8 October. Tagged as: , Mayoral newspaper column