News stories

Community board funding applications are now being reviewed every two months instead of monthly in a trial running until the end of the year.

Far North District Council’s (FNDC) service centre in Kerikeri will be relocating from the John Butler Centre on Kerikeri Road to nearby Procter Library next year.

When Awanui farmer, Kevin Matthews, spotted an unusual plant in the sand dunes on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe - Ninety Mile Beach, he knew he was looking at a highly invasive and toxic weed known as sea spurge.

Good news for residents and developers who are building or renovating – resource consents are taking less time to process and are often cheaper as a result.

Almost 130,000 passengers are expected in the Bay of Islands next summer courtesy of 70 cruise ship visits scheduled through to May 2025.

Mangōnui’s dump station, which was closed earlier this month after a series of blockages, has now reopened following repairs.

Ōkaihau Bowling Club is on a roll after securing $10,000 in funding from the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board during its July meeting.

Competitive airfares are now a reality for air travellers on the Kerikeri-Auckland route as Barrier Air commences regular return flights from Bay of Islands Airport from 4 August 2024.

Far North District Council has stepped up to win a Golden Foot Walking Award for its drive to improve active transport options in the Far North.