Vigilant Rāwene residents are being applauded for helping to prevent the town’s taps running dry over the weekend after several suspected water leaks were called into the council.
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It’s no secret that Kerikeri’s population has been steadily growing for years – even the months since the 2023 census has seen a jump of almost 300 people taking up residence.
Unusually high water consumption could drain Rāwene’s water reservoir over the weekend and residents are urged to immediately report unusual water use or leaks to prevent taps running dry.
**UPDATE – Thursday 28 November**
We’ve received feedback from the community asking that the 10-minute grace period for free parking at the Williams Road carpark be extended. Far North Holdings has taken that feedback onboard.
A break-in at Kaikohe Library on Friday 15 November at 9:30pm caused significant damage to the building, resulting in over $2000 in repair costs.
Check out what's happening at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in the busy lead up to Christmas.
**UPDATE - Friday 29 November**
There will be significant savings for ratepayers with the relocation of Kaikohe’s transfer station next month from Station Road to its former location on Carey Road off State Highway 15.
Be sure to have your say about the future of Kerikeri-Waipapa before consultation closes this Friday (29 November).
Two Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) directors, Murray McCully and Sarah Peterson, have been reappointed to the board until March 2027 following a decision by Far North District Council.