News stories

Roading contractors will be repairing sections of the district’s busiest road with the work being undertaken at night in an effort to reduce disruption to motorists.

A total of eight elected members, retiring at the conclusion of the current local election period, were recognised for their service at the council meeting in chambers yesterday (Thursday 25 September).

Our mobile ballot box campervans are on the road, making it easier for you to vote close to home.

Jaw dropping, mouth-watering goodness on offer at Savour Northland in October is set to satisfy a full range of tastes and budgets – but you may need a glass of wine and a lie down to decide which events to choose.

Five new motivated and enthusiastic cadets have joined Far North District Council through a 10-month internship placement designed to spark growth, confidence and career skills.

Far North libraries launched their school holiday programmes today, offering tamariki and rangatahi creative and fun activities over the next two weeks. The programmes aim to keep children engaged while also providing opportunities for kaumātua to learn new digital skills.

Developing your property? Great news, the council has made it quicker, simpler and cheaper to get a vehicle crossing permit!

Traffic management will be in place in Kaikohe on Friday 19 September from 9.30am to 1pm to enable a hīkoi celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The hīkoi will include parts of the main street of Broadway.

Your voting papers arrive in the mail from today (Tuesday 9 September), so here’s a guide to making your postal vote count before voting closes at midday Saturday 11 October.