A container-sized membrane unit has been installed in the latest stage of a long-awaited project to link two bores at Sweetwater to the Kaitāia water supply.
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A project to restore wetlands and desludge the Ōpononi Wastewater Treatment Plant is underway, with an open day in December giving those interested insights into the changes ahead.
Water has been restored to Kawakawa after extensive repairs to a mains pipeline that links the town to its storage reservoir.
A slip in Rāwhiti has closed a road and a tree fallen across a road in Kawakawa are the only roading incidents reported so far as a storm eases across Northland.
**UPDATE – Tuesday 21 January 11am**
Water was restored to homes late last night. Water is flowing to all parts of town although pressures may take a little longer to return to normal. Contractors are back on site today checking flows, pressures and valves around town.
The Far North’s ‘go to’ arts venue hosted 460 events last year which drew international and local performers to the district, while also supporting local artists and communities.
The actions of quick-thinking Hokianga Ferry staff who pulled a swimmer to safety after he was swept into the harbour, made national news over the weekend
Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward Councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has claimed first place in the Master 70 Women – W1 500-metre sprint at the 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals held this week at Lake Karāpiro.