News stories

Find out what's planned for our Service Centre currently located in the John Butler Centre in Kerikeri.

Far North District Council and local lines company, Top Energy, are encouraging property owners and contractors to prioritise safety by staying informed about critical risks before starting summer construction projects.

When Aucklander De-Anna microchipped her much-loved puppy, Baby, she had no idea this simple act would lead to a call from FNDC and end three years of anguish.

Summer kicked off this week with high temperatures, so predicted rainfall next week could make a significant contribution to council water supplies ahead of a dry summer.

Police have made two arrests in relation to a break-in and theft of property at Kaikohe Library on Friday 15 November.

Over the last two months, sporting, cultural and community groups across the Far North have benefitted from almost $128,000, from our three local community boards.

All those wanting to learn about preserving and managing Māori-owned land are reminded to attend Ōtiria Marae in Moerewa on Monday 16 December for the second in a series of hui aimed at providing information on whenua Māori in the Far North.

A heart-felt haka by students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe took a ceremony in Council Chambers to new heights as 29 Far North residents officially became New Zealanders on Monday 2 December.

Get a first glimpse of the design for the new Kaikohe Library and Civc Hub.