Far North District Council will take a lead in tackling the district’s housing crisis by working more closely with iwi and hapū, housing agencies and developers to reduce barriers to building new homes.
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Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kāeo on Thursday evening (8 February) while the community’s new footbridge spanning the Waikare Creek is lifted into place.
Far North District Council’s Te Hono (Māori Development & Māori Relationships) team is seeking applications from iwi and hapū requiring funding to develop environmental management plans for their rohe.
Level 2 restrictions on the use of outdoor sprinklers and irrigation systems will continue for Ōmanaia and Rāwene residents and businesses.
Far North District Council is ‘walking the talk’ in its goal to boost the use of te reo Māori within the organisation by refreshing its 35-year-old logo.
Council staff have been busy preparing over the past two weeks for bumper crowds expected to attend this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.
While Far North District Council does not manage the event, it is closely involved with preparations and services provided on the day.
The annual ‘Vert Jam’ skateboarding competition is back in Kerikeri for 2024. The two-day event kicks off at Kerikeri Domain with Bowl Jam starting Thursday February 8 at 5pm, followed on Friday with Vert Jam starting at 4.30pm.
On 10 February, after eight years of fundraising, Kerikeri Squash Club will officially open its brand-new courts at the Kerikeri Sports Complex on Waipapa Rd.
The historic North Hokianga settlement of Kohukohu has two cemeteries – both on Rakautapu Road – and both will see work to upgrade perimeter fences begin on Wednesday 7 February.