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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board will soon review a report outlining the preferred location for a new public dump station for caravan and motorhome owners visiting Kerikeri.

Check out the cool musical events coming up over the next couple of months at Kerikeri's Turner Centre!

As water and wastewater upgrades progress in Kaikohe, some short-term disruption is likely during this summer season. However, water delivery is expected to operate as usual over the Christmas period.

Perseverance, hard work, and a clear vision of the future has seen a former Far North District Council (FNDC) cadet and young mum win the He Poutama Taitamariki Award for Youth Employee of the Year at the Northland Business Excellence Awards.

Kahika Moko Tepania heads to Wellington with a list of hot topics to discuss with central government. What's on the agenda?

Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government is structured but says any eventual outcome must have what is best for Taitokerau at its heart.

Communities across the Far North are getting ready to celebrate the festive season with a calendar full of Christmas events for all ages. From parades to community markets and whānau-friendly festivities, there will be plenty of opportunities to come together and share in the festive joy.

We are proud to celebrate our very own Roddy Hapati Pihema, a community board member for the Kawakawa-Moerewa Subdivision, whose dedication to his community has earned him a place among the 100 Tower New Zealand Local Hero Medallists for 2026.

Cycle trail users in Kawakawa are being diverted away from a short section of Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail while work to improve the Waiomio riverbank gets underway from this week.