Thirty-five new Far North residents were officially welcomed as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held on Monday 15 December, marking a significant milestone for individuals and families from across the world who now call New Zealand and the Far North home.

Summer holidays have begun, and Far North District Libraries are gearing up for their annual summer reading programme. Tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau can start exploring from Monday 5 January, when our libraries reopen in the new year.

Te Taitokerau communities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and many are adapting to new challenges, according to a case study released by He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission.