News stories

A major project to improve access to the historically significant Ruapekapeka Pā from State Highway 1 was officially celebrated this morning by Te Ruapekapeka Trust, the Department of Conservation, hapū, contracting companies and Far North District Council.

A pop-up rubbish and recycling centre at Kororāreka Russell Wharf has exceeded community expectations after diverting almost 12,000 litres of recycling from landfill.

Replacing a major culvert on West Coast Road near Mitimiti will require road access to be reduced to one lane for five weeks from Tuesday 23 January.

​First steps to extending the Kororāreka Russell urupa got underway last December with a project to create around 2,200 square metres of much-needed new cemetery space.

A ban on the use of outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems will apply from Monday 22 January for Ōmanaia-Rāwene households to reduce demand and help preserve the supply’s only water source.

Te Hiku Community Board has recommended that the Kaitāia community group Aupōuri Ngāti Kahu Te Rarawa Trust (ANT Trust) be given a new 30-year ground lease over Tangonge Domain Recreation Reserve.

Urgent roof repairs at Kerikeri’s Procter Library will see some resources temporarily relocated and public access to others limited from Tuesday 30 January.

Far North District Council wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time visiting our spectacular coastline this summer. Watch the video for several websites that provide great information and safety advice for those on and in the water.

Far North District Council has upgraded maritime facilities at Mangōnui’s Mill Bay and at Rangiputa on the Karikari Peninsula to make launching boats safer and easier along the Te Hiku coastline.