Paranui Road near Taipa will be closed for essential slip repair work for two weeks from Monday 23 June to Friday 4 July, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain safe and reliable roads.
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Russell, Paihia and Waitangi are set to feature as locations in a film by Lippy Pictures, which is bringing a 70-strong crew to the Bay of Islands for three weeks in June and July.
This winter, communities across the Far North will come together to celebrate the Māori New Year with a wide range of Matariki and Puanga events. From dawn hautapu ceremonies and kapa haka to art exhibitions, wānanga, and whānau-friendly festivals – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Far North District Council has completed consultation on future water service delivery, with most of the feedback backing a locally managed approach.
The way we manage rubbish, recycling, and composting in the Far North is up for review, and the Far North District Council wants to hear from you.
Essential maintenance to strengthen a failing retaining wall at Homestead carpark in Kerikeri will begin next week on Monday 9 June. Work is expected to take around one week to complete, weather permitting.
A newly renamed strategy to make Kerikeri the first bilingual town in the Far North is making progress. The strategy is an agreement between the council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia to develop more opportunities where te reo Māori is seen, heard and celebrated.
The Far North is home to 2508km of district roads all of which require regular maintenance and improvement.
Talking sheep, singing goats and hungry extraterrestrials …'Flock!' the musical is set for its world premiere at Kerikeri's Turner Centre!