A healthy dose of rain this week hasn’t been enough to relax water restrictions in parts of the Far North, with more dry weather ahead for the district.
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The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs has used funds received from central government to help orchard workers get to work safely and on time all year round.
Financial support is available to help rural junior sports teams get on the road to success, with applications for the Winter Rural Travel Fund open until the end of this week (Friday 8 March).
The work of Far North District Council to help youth into jobs and education was the focus when Minister of Social Development Louise Upston visited Kaikohe recently.
Warning signs at Tokerau Beach will be removed today after water tests confirmed there is no longer a risk to beach users from a wastewater spill caused by broken pipeline.
More than 5000 people are expected to head to Doubtless Bay this weekend to enjoy the annual Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
A $350,000 upgrade to Rāwene Hall is now underway to improve accessibility and ensure the building continues to safely serve its community.
A recent council decision to grant Aupōuri Ngāti Kahu Te Rarawa Trust (ANT Trust) a 30-year ground lease over Tangonge Domain Recreation Reserve was assisted by an outpouring of community support for the move.
**UPDATE 5.15pm 27 Feb**
Repairs have been completed on the wastewater pipe at Tokerau Beach.