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Local events get financial boost from Kaikohe-Hokianga board |
More than $7000 in funding from Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board will be shared among three Far North community organisations. |
08 Jan 2024 |
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Pop-up gets thumbs up from boaties |
Boaties visiting the Bay of Islands are being reminded to make the most of a ‘pop-up’ rubbish and recycling centre being trialled at Kororāreka Russell Wharf before the service closes this weekend. |
10 Jan 2024 |
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Warning issued following wastewater spill at Tokerau Beach |
**UPDATE 6 Jan**
The all-clear has been given for beachgoers to again swim and collect shellfish at the north end of Tokerau Beach, Whatuwhiwhi.
Daily testing following a wastewater spill at the beach on 2 January show that water quality has returned to normal, and signs warning users not to swim or collect shellfish will be removed. |
10 Jan 2024 |
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Board recommends new reserve lease for Hokianga Bowling Club |
The local community board has recommended that Hokianga Bowling Club be granted a new 15-year ground lease over the Rāwene Recreation Reserve. |
11 Jan 2024 |
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Festival, sports and education funded in Te Hiku |
Three community groups were granted a share of more than $20,000 in funding from Te Hiku Community Board at its 12 December meeting. |
11 Jan 2024 |
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VIDEO - New ways to float your boat |
Far North District Council has upgraded maritime facilities at Mangōnui’s Mill Bay and at Rangiputa on the Karikari Peninsula to make launching boats safer and easier along the Te Hiku coastline. |
11 Jan 2024 |
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VIDEO - Summer: sun, surf and water safety |
Far North District Council wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time visiting our spectacular coastline this summer. Watch the video for several websites that provide great information and safety advice for those on and in the water. |
17 Jan 2024 |
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Board supports group’s Tangonge domain lease proposal |
Te Hiku Community Board has recommended that the Kaitāia community group Aupōuri Ngāti Kahu Te Rarawa Trust (ANT Trust) be given a new 30-year ground lease over Tangonge Domain Recreation Reserve. |
18 Jan 2024 |
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Procter Library roof leak repairs to begin |
Urgent roof repairs at Kerikeri’s Procter Library will see some resources temporarily relocated and public access to others limited from Tuesday 30 January. |
18 Jan 2024 |
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Culvert work to reduce West Coast Road to one lane |
Replacing a major culvert on West Coast Road near Mitimiti will require road access to be reduced to one lane for five weeks from Tuesday 23 January. |
19 Jan 2024 |
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First steps to extending Kororāreka urupa |
First steps to extending the Kororāreka Russell urupa got underway last December with a project to create around 2,200 square metres of much-needed new cemetery space. |
19 Jan 2024 |
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Sprinkler ban for Ōmanaia-Rāwene to protect Petaka Stream |
A ban on the use of outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems will apply from Monday 22 January for Ōmanaia-Rāwene households to reduce demand and help preserve the supply’s only water source. |
19 Jan 2024 |
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Russell rubbish pop-up a ‘resounding success’ |
A pop-up rubbish and recycling centre at Kororāreka Russell Wharf has exceeded community expectations after diverting almost 12,000 litres of recycling from landfill. |
23 Jan 2024 |
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VIDEO - Event seals deal on Ruapekapeka Pā access |
A major project to improve access to the historically significant Ruapekapeka Pā from State Highway 1 was officially celebrated this morning by Te Ruapekapeka Trust, the Department of Conservation, hapū, contracting companies and Far North District Council. |
26 Jan 2024 |
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VIDEO - Having a ball on new squash courts |
On 10 February, after eight years of fundraising, Kerikeri Squash Club will officially open its brand-new courts at the Kerikeri Sports Complex on Waipapa Rd. |
30 Jan 2024 |
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Fence facelift for Kohukohu Cemetery |
The historic North Hokianga settlement of Kohukohu has two cemeteries – both on Rakautapu Road – and both will see work to upgrade perimeter fences begin on Wednesday 7 February. |
30 Jan 2024 |
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Renowned skateboarding competition back for 2024 |
The annual ‘Vert Jam’ skateboarding competition is back in Kerikeri for 2024. The two-day event kicks off at Kerikeri Domain with Bowl Jam starting Thursday February 8 at 5pm, followed on Friday with Vert Jam starting at 4.30pm. |
01 Feb 2024 |
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FNDC brand gets te reo Māori refresh |
Far North District Council is ‘walking the talk’ in its goal to boost the use of te reo Māori within the organisation by refreshing its 35-year-old logo. |
02 Feb 2024 |
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Council prepares for Waitangi Day |
Council staff have been busy preparing over the past two weeks for bumper crowds expected to attend this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.
While Far North District Council does not manage the event, it is closely involved with preparations and services provided on the day. |
02 Feb 2024 |
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Level 2 water restrictions remain for Ōmanaia-Rāwene |
Level 2 restrictions on the use of outdoor sprinklers and irrigation systems will continue for Ōmanaia and Rāwene residents and businesses. |
05 Feb 2024 |
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Environment plan funding opens for iwi and hapū |
Far North District Council’s Te Hono (Māori Development & Māori Relationships) team is seeking applications from iwi and hapū requiring funding to develop environmental management plans for their rohe. |
07 Feb 2024 |
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Bridging the gap as Kāeo project nears completion |
Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kāeo on Thursday evening (8 February) while the community’s new footbridge spanning the Waikare Creek is lifted into place. |
07 Feb 2024 |
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Council to build a district-wide housing strategy |
Far North District Council will take a lead in tackling the district’s housing crisis by working more closely with iwi and hapū, housing agencies and developers to reduce barriers to building new homes. |
08 Feb 2024 |
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Storm repairs to temporarily close Waikare Road link |
Contractors will begin work on Wednesday 7 February to repair a major slip and install a stormwater culvert on Waikare Road, which links State Highway 11 near Kawakawa, and Russell Whakapara Road.
For more detail on the road closure added on 7 Feb, read the full story. |
08 Feb 2024 |
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VIDEO - Waitangi Day kōrero with Kahika Moko |
With estimates of up to 50,000 people attending Waitangi Day celebrations at the historic treaty grounds, what better time for our Kahika Moko and council staff to get a gauge on what the community is thinking. Find out what hot topics were up for discussion. |
08 Feb 2024 |
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Games to spur serious Waitangi Day climate conversation |
Visitors to Far North District Council’s Waitangi Day stall will have an opportunity to make a game out of climate change – part of council efforts to enhance understanding and empower communities to tackle the serious environmental challenges facing the district. |
08 Feb 2024 |
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Help needed to locate Ōpua water outage |
**UPDATE 9PM Fri**
Contractors report that a burst water main that almost drained Ōpua’s storage reservoir this afternoon has been located and repaired.
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Ōpua residents experiencing low water pressure are being asked to immediately report this to the council on 0800 920 029, while all other homes or businesses connected to the supply are being asked to immediately conserve water. |
09 Feb 2024 |
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Report releases emissions footprint for the Far North |
A new report outlining the levels of greenhouse gas emissions in Te Tai Tokerau will be used as a tool to guide Far North District Council’s future decision-making when tackling climate issues. |
15 Feb 2024 |
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Sorting through new recycling rules |
Recycling in the Far North is ‘business as usual’ following new government rules introduced this month to standardise recycling across the country. |
15 Feb 2024 |
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isite wins show Far North tourism is on the rise |
isite staff in Kaitāia and Paihia have hit the jackpot, with each visitor information centre winning a national sales competition in separate group categories. |
15 Feb 2024 |
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Ōpua-Paihia walkway work to resume |
Sections of the Ōpua to Paihia coastal walkway will be closed in stages over coming months while work to repair and upgrade the popular track continues. |
15 Feb 2024 |
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Big opportunity for small operators |
More than 150km of drain maintenance will be carried out in Te Hiku this year, and the Far North District Council is seeking experienced drainage contractors to carry out the work. |
16 Feb 2024 |
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Dry summer puts brakes on grading work |
Dry summer conditions are restricting grading work on the Far North’s unsealed roads and normal activities are unlikely to fully resume until later in the autumn. |
20 Feb 2024 |
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Council begins review of district representation |
The council is inviting feedback on initial proposals to consider the representation of councillors on community boards, renaming of a community board subdivision, and whether the district’s four Māori ward councillors should represent specific geographic areas. |
21 Feb 2024 |
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Feedback wanted to help shape Open Spaces Strategy |
The council is developing the district's first Open Spaces Strategy, which will set the direction for how parks, reserves, cycleways, beaches, rivers, playgrounds, and cemeteries are provided for and managed. |
21 Feb 2024 |
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Level 2 water restrictions coming to Far North |
Four council water supplies will have Level 2 water restrictions applied from next Monday (19 February) as a precautionary measure to reduce demand and protect our water sources. |
21 Feb 2024 |
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VIDEO - Ships bring in the sales |
Cruise ships are back in the Bay of Islands this summer. So, what are the benefits to the local economy? |
21 Feb 2024 |
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Community board funding takes centre stage |
Event organisers are the big winners after nearly $10,000 was granted during the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board meeting earlier this month. |
22 Feb 2024 |
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Arts funding sizzles for Bay of Islands’ creatives |
Far North residents will benefit from a sizzling array of arts initiatives – including a cooking series – thanks to funding support from a local community board this week. |
22 Feb 2024 |
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Careers, training showcased at jobs expo |
New career paths, training, and education will be showcased at Northland’s first Job Explore careers expo next week. |
22 Feb 2024 |
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Te Hiku Sports Hub crosses funding finish line |
The much-anticipated opening of Te Hiku Sports Hub is a step closer after the council approved an additional funding request to get the project across the finish line. |
23 Feb 2024 |
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Restrictions to remain for five Far North water sources |
Level 2 water restrictions applied to four council water supplies on Monday 19 February and Ōmanaia-Rāwene last month will remain unchanged. |
23 Feb 2024 |
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High-speed fibre extending into three Far North towns |
State-of-the-art broadband is coming to parts of Waipapa, Taumatamakuku and Kāeo, as a national programme to roll out fibre and ensure high-speed, reliable broadband reaches more provincial homes and businesses. |
26 Feb 2024 |
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Speed limit changes stay on track |
Planned speed changes in the Bay of Islands and Kerikeri have been given the green light by Far North elected members following the coalition government’s decision to halt “blanket” speed limit reductions. |
26 Feb 2024 |
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Detour planned as Landing Road Bridge works start |
** UPDATE - Monday 26 Feb ** Landing Road bridge will now close from 6am Tuesday 27 February and reopen at 6am Friday 1 March (three days and nights). Pedestrian access to the bridge will also be affected during this time. |
26 Feb 2024 |
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‘Picture perfect’ photo wall goes up in Awanui |
Te Hiku’s stunning beaches, scenic areas and their histories have been brought to life on an Awanui fence as part of the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation Project. |
26 Feb 2024 |
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VIDEO - New tech preserves the past |
Te Hiku-based Te Rarawa have embarked on a project to digitise hundreds of historical documents and other taonga charting the cultural and legal history of the iwi. |
27 Feb 2024 |
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Community groups celebrate funding success |
More than $14,000 has been distributed among five organisations during the Te Hiku Community Board meeting earlier this month. |
27 Feb 2024 |
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Broken pipeline causes wastewater spill into Tokerau Beach stream |
**UPDATE 5.15pm 27 Feb**
Repairs have been completed on the wastewater pipe at Tokerau Beach. |
28 Feb 2024 |
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Flag half-mast for funeral of Green MP |
The flag at the council headquarters in Kaikohe will be flown at half-mast tomorrow to mark the funeral of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins, the Green Party MP and former Auckland Mayoral candidate. |
28 Feb 2024 |
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Family fun at Mangōnui extravaganza |
More than 5000 people are expected to head to Doubtless Bay this weekend to enjoy the annual Mangōnui Waterfront Festival. |
29 Feb 2024 |
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$350K Refurbishment to Rāwene Hall Underway |
A $350,000 upgrade to Rāwene Hall is now underway to improve accessibility and ensure the building continues to safely serve its community. |
29 Feb 2024 |
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ANT Trust granted lease over Tangonge Domain |
A recent council decision to grant Aupōuri Ngāti Kahu Te Rarawa Trust (ANT Trust) a 30-year ground lease over Tangonge Domain Recreation Reserve was assisted by an outpouring of community support for the move. |
29 Feb 2024 |
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Minister’s visit puts Far North youth projects in the spotlight |
The work of Far North District Council to help youth into jobs and education was the focus when Minister of Social Development Louise Upston visited Kaikohe recently. |
01 Mar 2024 |
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Tests confirm no risk to Tokerau Beach users |
Warning signs at Tokerau Beach will be removed today after water tests confirmed there is no longer a risk to beach users from a wastewater spill caused by broken pipeline. |
01 Mar 2024 |
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Chance for junior sports teams to score funding |
Financial support is available to help rural junior sports teams get on the road to success, with applications for the Winter Rural Travel Fund open until the end of this week (Friday 8 March). |
04 Mar 2024 |
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VIDEO - Van subsidy brings workers to mahi |
The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs has used funds received from central government to help orchard workers get to work safely and on time all year round. |
06 Mar 2024 |
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No change to current water restrictions |
A healthy dose of rain this week hasn’t been enough to relax water restrictions in parts of the Far North, with more dry weather ahead for the district. |
06 Mar 2024 |
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Submissions open on Kaitāia wastewater treatment consent |
Kaitāia residents are being asked for their views on a council application to renew resource consents for its Kaitāia wastewater treatment plant. |
07 Mar 2024 |
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Road closures as classic car event hits top gear |
Cruz'n the Bayz revs up for its second year with three days of events planned from Taipā to Paihia, including the Klassic Car Show highlight on Saturday that will see parts Kerikeri closed to traffic. |
07 Mar 2024 |
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FNDC library programme leads the pack |
A summer programme for tamariki devised by Far North District Council libraries has proved so successful other councils are getting in on the act. |
08 Mar 2024 |
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Culvert replacement to impact Whangaroa Road |
A section of Whangaroa Road near Kāeo will be reduced to one lane for about six weeks from tomorrow (Tuesday 12 March) while contractors build a new box culvert. |
11 Mar 2024 |
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Waitangi river bank protection works to start |
Repairs to a partial collapse of the riverbank near the Paihia Water Treatment Plant are due to start mid-March and run for about six weeks. |
14 Mar 2024 |
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Night works to resurface Cobham Rd |
Resurfacing work on Cobham Road in Kerikeri will be completed over 10 nights and begin on Sunday 24 March. |
15 Mar 2024 |
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Repair progress for West Coast roads |
Progress on repairs to West Coast roads damaged as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle and other weather events, can now be tracked on a new council webpage. |
15 Mar 2024 |
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Hone Heke obelisk gets attention |
Vital repairs have started on the 113-year-old Hone Heke obelisk on Monument Hill in Kaikohe. |
15 Mar 2024 |
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VIDEO - Huge splash of colour with a serious message |
Internationally renowned artist and mural creator, Erika Pearce, has delivered a huge splash of colour to Kerikeri this summer. Erika takes us on a tour and explains the cultural significance of the super-sized artwork. |
18 Mar 2024 |
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Colour Run a ‘bomb’ of fun |
A blaze of colour will fill the air along the Paihia waterfront this Saturday 23 March when the BOI Rotary Club Colour Fun Run gets underway. |
20 Mar 2024 |
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Unique haka rōpū competes at regionals |
A unique Far North kapa haka rōpū will be going all out at the Northland regional competition this Saturday 23 March at McKay Stadium in Whangārei. |
21 Mar 2024 |
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Lack of rain brings more water restrictions |
Level 3 water restrictions banning the use of hoses, sprinklers and irrigation systems will be applied to Kaikohe and Ngāwhā from Monday 25 March. Level 2 water restrictions will also be applied to Kawakawa and Moerewa from Monday. |
22 Mar 2024 |
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Land ahoy! Taipā Sea Scouts’ lease renewed |
Doubtless Bay Sea Scouts' application to extend its ground lease at Taipā has been approved after public consultation. |
22 Mar 2024 |
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Online map details council slip repairs |
A new online mapping tool developed by Northland’s three district councils shows the latest repair plans for the 195 remaining slips (85 in the Far North) still affecting district roads in the wake of severe weather events that hit the region in 2022-23. |
25 Mar 2024 |
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Kāeo road works hit the daytime switch |
Waka Kotahi will transition to daytime works to resurface State Highway 10 near the new Kāeo Bridge from Monday 25 March. |
25 Mar 2024 |
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Consultation opens on roading “catch-up” LTP |
The opportunity to have your say on how the council allocates its spending for the next three years starts on Tuesday 26 March and will run for a month. |
26 Mar 2024 |
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Shade sail project wraps up in 12 playgrounds |
A council project to install sun protection over 12 playgrounds across the Far North is wrapping up, with work on the final two play areas almost completed. |
26 Mar 2024 |
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VIDEO – Shout out for the voice of youth |
Young people who want their voices heard now have the chance to stand up for their communities on the Far North Youth Council (FNYC). |
27 Mar 2024 |
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Easter weekend break for libraries |
Library customers are being urged to stock up on Easter reading with Far North libraries closing their doors over the long weekend. All six libraries will be closed from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 2 April. |
27 Mar 2024 |
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Procter Library wrapped for roof repair |
From Monday 8 April a limited selection of books from the Childrens’ and Adult Fiction sections will be available while the existing tin roof is removed and rafters are upgraded. |
28 Mar 2024 |
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Community boards splash the cash to Far North groups |
More than $30,000 will be distributed to Far North groups following meetings held this month by the district’s three community boards. |
28 Mar 2024 |
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VIDEO – Taking the fear out of funding applications |
Applying for funding for community projects, travel, and events may seem daunting but advice, support, and information are all available at the touch of a button on the council website. |
02 Apr 2024 |
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Tide recedes on Hokianga Ferry aged-based fares |
Discounted passenger fares for those aged 24 and younger will end on all public transport, including the Hokianga Ferry, on Wednesday 1 May. |
03 Apr 2024 |
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Cable Bay footpath extends pedestrian options |
A new half kilometre-long footpath linking pedestrians to State Highway 10 at Cable Bay was completed on Friday 29 March. The footpath is one of several planned across the Far North over coming months. |
04 Apr 2024 |
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Food sales on social media can leave sour taste |
Selling food on social media is on the rise in the Far North with unregistered food sellers tempting residents and visitors. Here's what you need to know about the pitfalls of buying and selling food on social media. |
04 Apr 2024 |
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Feedback sought on reserve lease for rugby club |
Te Rarawa Rugby Club is seeking a new 30-year ground lease to extend its existing use over part of the Rarawa Memorial Domain Recreation Reserve in Ahipara. |
05 Apr 2024 |
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Whangaroa centre stage in short film |
Whangaroa is described as a central character in the short film Molly Malone, which was granted $10,000 by the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board at its meeting in March. |
05 Apr 2024 |
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Volunteers go wild over new-look reserve |
A two-year community-led project to repair damage at the Harrison Scenic Reserve near Ōpua is complete, allowing safer access for those setting traplines. |
10 Apr 2024 |
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Investing in our communities |
Kia ora Far North whānau! During the final weekend of April, a dawn ceremony will officially name and open a new multi-sports complex at Lindvart Park in Kaikohe. This community-led project has been years in the making and is one of three sports hubs being built in the Far North. |
10 Apr 2024 |
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Lit-up artwork opens Unahi Wharf Carpark upgrade |
A stunning Hoe artwork, symbolising a paddle, lit up a blessing held on Saturday 6 April to mark the completion of the Unahi Wharf Carpark Upgrade Project. |
11 Apr 2024 |
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Payment changes for building compliance certs |
From 1 May 2024, customers requiring a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) from Far North District Council will need to pay for this service before receiving their documentation. |
15 Apr 2024 |
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Pop in with your big ideas |
Ideas and initiatives to enhance Russell's iconic waterfront are wanted, as a long-awaited placemaking project gets underway in the Far North town. |
17 Apr 2024 |
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Transfer of IQP register to Auckland Council proposed |
A proposal to transfer the administration of the Independent Qualified Person (IQP) Register to Auckland Council is now open for community feedback. |
18 Apr 2024 |
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Matawii Dam eases Kaikohe water restrictions |
Water restrictions applied in Kaikohe and Ngāwhā will ease as a result of the Matawaii Dam being confirmed as a viable water supply for the town by council contractors. |
18 Apr 2024 |
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Upgraded sections of Ōpua to Paihia track reopen |
Sections of the popular walking track from Ōpua to Paihia reopened this week after several months of repair and upgrade works |
19 Apr 2024 |
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New funding on deck for youth sailing programme |
The R Tucker Thompson Youth Sailing Trust is on the crest of a wave after being granted $4000 for its youth development programme during the Te Hiku Community Board’s April meeting. |
22 Apr 2024 |
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Purdy Street temporary road closure |
A section of Purdy Street in Kaikohe will be closed on Tuesday 23 April while contractors install signs and two small traffic islands at the intersection of State Highway 12. |
22 Apr 2024 |
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FNHL to boost Kaitāia housing |
The council’s commercial and asset management arm, Far North Holdings, plans to build much-needed new housing for the over 50s in partnership with Kaitāia’s Switzer home. |
22 Apr 2024 |
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Far North communities to gather for Anzac Day |
Community groups across Te Tai Tokerau are preparing to pay their respects at one of many services planned for Anzac Day this Thursday 25 April. |
23 Apr 2024 |
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Footpath work a step in the right direction |
Pedestrians in Rāwene are a step closer to safer walkways thanks to a footpath project that got underway last week. |
23 Apr 2024 |
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Funding fireworks from community board |
Funding decisions during a recent community board meeting will not only help a fireworks event to become bigger and better, but also exploded the expectations of most funding recipients by increasing the amounts granted. |
26 Apr 2024 |
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Water restrictions lifted district-wide |
Level 2 water restrictions applied during the summer months will be lifted from Monday 29 April. |
29 Apr 2024 |
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Citycare wins key council contract |
New Zealand-owned property maintenance company, Citycare Property, has been awarded a contract to manage Far North community facilities for the next five years starting on 1 July 2024. |
29 Apr 2024 |
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It’s all systems glow for stage show |
Giant glow-in-the-dark puppets will take centre stage during Matariki after the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board granted event organisers $2000 during its April meeting. |
30 Apr 2024 |
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Precious Te Ahu taonga make the cut for exhibition |
Two incredibly rare taonga from Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum, dating back to the 13th Century, have been hand-delivered to the South Island for an exhibition. |
01 May 2024 |
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VIDEO - How do isites support local business and the community? |
Attracting tourists from far and wide is key to the success of many local businesses, but how do our isites support this success? |
01 May 2024 |
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Hokianga now on the free public Wi-Fi radar |
The council’s Nothing-But-Net programme, which enables communities to connect to the internet by providing free public Wi-Fi, recently completed an extension into the Hokianga. |
02 May 2024 |
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Larger planes scheduled for revamped BOI airport |
A 2016 decision to upgrade Bay of Islands Airport is paying off with larger Air New Zealand aircraft now regularly scheduled to use the Northland transport hub. |
03 May 2024 |
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Funding gets the ball rolling for sports travel this winter |
More than $30,000 has been granted by the Far North’s three community boards to help young sports enthusiasts compete around the district. The Winter Rural Travel fund will help 32 clubs and schools to attend training and competitions during the 2024 winter sports season. |
07 May 2024 |
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VIDEO - New sports complex a great score for community |
Far North sports enthusiasts are the big winners with the opening of the new world-class, multi-sports complex at Kaikohe’s Lindvart Park. The building can accommodate more than 20 sporting codes including basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis. |
08 May 2024 |
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Far North Libraries join Aussie data migration |
Far North District Libraries will use Australian-based data centres for customer records, library catalogues, and other library services from this month. |
08 May 2024 |
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Make your favourite sports volunteer a winner |
Nominations are open for the 2024 Sport Northland Volunteer Awards which recognise and celebrate the ‘bright stars’ who help out in the play, sports, and recreation space. |
09 May 2024 |
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Tiny home buyers should do their homework |
Householders buying a relocatable or tiny house are being urged to do their homework on building consents or risk breaching council rules. |
09 May 2024 |
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Long Term Plan consultation wraps up |
More than 500 submissions were received on the council's proposed Long Term Plan 2024-27 (LTP) during a month-long consultation which concluded on 28 April. |
09 May 2024 |
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Council builds great consent timeframes |
Far North District Council’s building consent team is nailing processing timeframes for building consents compared to other local authorities in Aotearoa. |
13 May 2024 |
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Night roadworks for Heritage Bypass and Waitangi |
Roading contractors will take advantage of an unexpected break in wet weather to complete scheduled resurfacing work on a section of Kerikeri’s Heritage Bypass over the next two nights. |
15 May 2024 |
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Roading contracts extended |
Ventia (NZ) Ltd and Fulton Hogan Ltd have had their contracts to manage Far North District Council roads extended by 12 months. |
16 May 2024 |
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Partial road closure for bridge resurface on Wiroa Rd |
A one-way bridge on Wiroa Road west of Kerikeri will be closed for resurfacing overnight this Sunday 19 May. |
16 May 2024 |
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Hearings for District Plan submissions to begin |
From Monday 27 May a panel will begin hearing submissions and evidence on the Proposed District Plan during a series of 20 hearings set out over 18 months. Each hearing will cover a different specialist topic. |
17 May 2024 |
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Gratitude flows for local retailers |
Retailers across the district played an invaluable role helping to get the message out when water restrictions were applied in the Far North this summer – winning a big thanks from the council. |
17 May 2024 |
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Facelifts underway for Far North facilities |
Two landmarks in the Far North are undergoing repairs, part of an Objects and Statue work programme for the district. |
21 May 2024 |
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VIDEO - Kaikohe celebrates new housing milestone |
The doors to 36 new homes for families in need have opened in the latest milestone for Kaikohe's Te Kohekohe housing project. Once completed, the development on the former RSA site will have 60 houses. Step inside and see what a difference these warm, dry homes will make to the lives of their new tenants. |
22 May 2024 |
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Changes proposed to how Far North residents are represented |
Should two councillors have voting rights on community boards? Should the name of the Whatuwhiwhi subdivision of the Te Hiku Community Board be changed? Tell Far North District Council what you think by making a submission to Te Arotake Whakaahuatanga Tangata 2024 / the Representation Review 2024. |
22 May 2024 |
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Community groups celebrate funding success |
More than $23,000 will be distributed to five organisations across the Far North in the latest funding decisions by the district’s three community boards. |
24 May 2024 |
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FNDC councillors back Gaza ceasefire, Māori wards |
Far North District Council has taken a stand on two high-profile issues at an extraordinary council meeting on Thursday. |
24 May 2024 |
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Eye catching new signs at isites |
Eagle-eyed residents and visitors may have noticed new signs appearing on the council’s three isite visitor information centres. |
24 May 2024 |
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Proposed District Plan hearings begin |
Five members of a hearings panel began taking verbal submissions at council Chambers in Kaikohe today on the council’s Proposed District Plan – the first of 20 hearings set to run over the next 18 months. |
27 May 2024 |
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Good news for Northland climate outlook |
A shift from El Niño to neutral rainfall conditions is on the horizon for Northland. |
28 May 2024 |
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Procter Library roof reconstruction wraps |
A project to reconstruct a significant section of the Procter Library roof has been completed after 19 weeks – all without affecting visitor numbers or lending rates. |
30 May 2024 |
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Temporary bridge plan for Hihi |
A temporary crossing is being planned to take Hihi traffic while much-needed work is carried out to repair the Hihi Road bridge. |
04 Jun 2024 |
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New library building on the horizon for Kaikohe |
A new library building in Kaikohe is one step closer with tenders now open for the contract to demolish buildings on the sites of the new build. Tenders for the demolition process will close on Thursday 6 June. |
04 Jun 2024 |
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Northland population continues to grow |
Te Tai Tokerau has one of the highest growth rates in the North Island with a population increase of 8.3 per cent from 179,076 in 2018 to 194,007, according to the latest census data. |
05 Jun 2024 |
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Stretch of Wainui Road to close for two nights |
Part of Wainui Road near Kāeo will close for two nights as a major slip site is investigated. The road will be closed between 6pm and 6am on Monday 10 June and Tuesday 11 June. |
06 Jun 2024 |
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New contractor bringing innovative technology |
Citycare Property will begin managing Far North District Council's community facilities next month, bringing its cutting-edge technology to the area. |
06 Jun 2024 |
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VIDEO - Mayor Moko’s mihi on rates |
Next year’s rates increase will be significantly lower than the double-digit figure originally proposed. |
06 Jun 2024 |
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Rates increase slashed by 69 per cent |
Far North District Council has slashed a predicted 16.5 per cent total rates increase to just 5.1 per cent next financial year. |
07 Jun 2024 |
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Improved pedestrian access to Te Hiku Sports Hub |
Access to the recently opened Te Hiku Sports Hub is about to get easier for pedestrians with the installation of a new crossing on South Road, Kaitāia. |
11 Jun 2024 |
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Whānau invited to refresh Simson Park in Moerewa |
Te Rōpu Rangatahi o Simson Park is calling for all users of Simson Park Domain to have their say next Saturday on what the future could look like for the Moerewa community and sporting hub. |
13 Jun 2024 |
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VIDEO - New Sports Hub makes big splash |
Kaitāia’s long-awaited $12 million Te Hiku Sports Hub opened its doors last week with a ceremony celebrating the community’s patience and dedication in bringing this project to life. |
14 Jun 2024 |
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Call to “look twice” for pedestrians at carparks |
Far North drivers exiting carparks or driveways are urged to look twice for pedestrians amid concerns that motorists ignoring basic road rules are putting lives at risk. |
14 Jun 2024 |
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VIDEO - New square for Kaitāia's centre |
Built on what used to be the Pak’nSave carpark, Kaitāia’s new town square now provides a central location to relax and enjoy some wonderful local artwork. |
17 Jun 2024 |
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Director-General of Health Confirms Fluoridation for Kaitāia and Kerikeri |
The Director-General of Health has declined an extension request by Far North District Council (FNDC) to the deadline for implementing the fluoridation of drinking water in Kaitāia and Kerikeri. |
17 Jun 2024 |
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Chapters of history at Far North libraries |
History buffs are taking a step back in time at Far North libraries thanks to a successful series of talks on the district’s bygone days. |
18 Jun 2024 |
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Night works for Kawakawa |
Traffic management and reduced speed limits will be in place in Kawakawa for one night this week while resurfacing work takes place. |
19 Jun 2024 |
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Care still needed as weather event eases |
An orange heavy rain warning and a severe thunderstorm watch have been lifted in the Far North but extra care is still advised if travelling around the district today. |
20 Jun 2024 |
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Power outage temporarily closes council service centres |
Due to the region-wide power cut, all isites, council libraries, and council service centres will be temporarily closed from midday. |
20 Jun 2024 |
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Regional Power Outage |
Northland is experiencing a power outage after a Transpower tower fell near Kumeu around 11am this morning (20 June 2024). We’ll continue to provide updates as we receive further information. |
21 Jun 2024 |
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Signs of a safer future for Paihia |
Reduced speed limits for the popular tourist town of Paihia are to be implemented this month as part of the speed review project for Northland. |
21 Jun 2024 |
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Feedback sought on dangerous buildings policy changes |
The council is reviewing its policy on how to reduce risks to the public from buildings that are structurally unsound, pose a fire risk, have poor sanitation or are earthquake prone. |
25 Jun 2024 |
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Embrace the significance of Matariki and Puanga |
Celebrations are getting underway to mark Matariki with numerous events planned around the Far North. |
26 Jun 2024 |
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Funding success across the board |
Eight organisations are celebrating after being granted funding by the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board on 21 June. |
26 Jun 2024 |
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Improving environments a funding decision theme |
Creating better environments for children, along streams, at local halls and along cycle trails was the theme of many funding decisions made by Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board last week. |
27 Jun 2024 |
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Citizenship journey concludes in the Far North |
Tears and laughter were among the myriad emotions that filled Memorial Hall in Kaikohe on Monday as 45 people officially became New Zealand citizens. |
27 Jun 2024 |
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Council adopts reduced rates increase for 2024-25 |
A targeted stormwater rate, a $10 public good rate, and what may be one of the lowest total 2024/25 rate increases for any council in Aotearoa were confirmed following adoption of the 2024-27 Long Term Plan. |
27 Jun 2024 |
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VIDEO - What's On at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in July |
Kerikeri's Turner Centre general manager, Gerry Paul, gives a quick update on what's on at this magnificent venue in the month of July. |
01 Jul 2024 |
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Busy Paihia isite temporarily closed for uplift |
The Bay of Islands isite centre in Paihia will close at 3pm today so its well-trodden carpet can be replaced. The isite, one of the country’s busiest information centres, will also be closed for the whole day on Wednesday 3 July so a new electrical cupboard can be installed. |
01 Jul 2024 |
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Hokianga food programme with an appetite for success |
A collaboration formed to tackle food shortages and hunger in the Hokianga has been granted more than $26,000 by the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board. |
01 Jul 2024 |
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Power transformer complicates water leak repairs |
Water supplies will be turned off overnight to about 20 Ōpononi homes on Waianga Place after a watermain sprang a leak next to an electricity transformer this afternoon. |
01 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Early warning system to save lives |
Forty-two new state-of-the-art tsunami sirens are to be installed near coastal settlements around the Far North District over the coming months. Watch the video to see how this early warning system will help save lives. |
02 Jul 2024 |
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Dog registration launches 1 July |
The chance to register your dog for the new financial year began on Monday 1 July. As well as being the best time to pay, for the cheapest fees, paying between 1 July and 31 August will put you in the draw to win a prize pack. |
02 Jul 2024 |
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Russell to Ōpua shared pathway wins with funders |
Continued work to improve a 7.5km shared pathway that will enable cyclists, walkers and runners to travel between Russell and Ōpua, and then onto Hōreke has been granted $71,500 . |
03 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Mayor Moko talks dog regos |
In the latest Karere Kahika video update, the mayor also provides advice on compensation options following Northland’s recent power outage and celebrates achieving the lowest total rates increase in the country. Watch the video to find out more. |
08 Jul 2024 |
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Ramping up repairs at Russell |
A $300,000 project to upgrade Russell's boat ramp and carpark is nearing completion, with sealing and line marking expected to be finished by the end of July. |
08 Jul 2024 |
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All weather sport facilities key focus for Te Hiku |
Upgrading local sporting facilities to cover all weather conditions was a key focus of funding granted by Te Hiku Community Board at its recent meeting when 10 community groups received a share of approximately $75,000. |
08 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - New Kaikohe Library site blessed |
A building project that promises to transform the centre of Kaikohe was officially launched this morning by iwi and hapū, community leaders and council representatives. |
10 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Trial planned to transform Taipā wastewater |
A working group including hapū, community members and council staff, is leading a trial project to transform the way wastewater is treated at Taipā. Watch our video for the full story. |
11 Jul 2024 |
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End of the road for NTA |
It’s the end of the road for the Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA), a collaboration of roading teams from Northland's four councils and NZTA Waka Kotahi. |
12 Jul 2024 |
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Mangōnui dump station closed |
Mangōnui’s caravan and motorhome dump station, used to dispose of waste, is closed until further notice while the cause of a series of blockages is investigated. |
12 Jul 2024 |
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Works begin at new Kaikohe Library site |
Motorists and pedestrians in the area are asked to take care as works start today (Monday 15 July) to demolish vacant buildings where a new library for Kaikohe will be built. |
15 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO – Innovation and Enterprise Park steams ahead at Ngāwhā |
Check out how the Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park, near Kaikohe, is delivering for business after its first year in operation. |
16 Jul 2024 |
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Outdoor games prize up for grabs in children’s art contest |
Budding young artists from around the district will be in to win an outdoor games and activities pack when they enter the ‘My favourite outdoor space art competition’. |
16 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Community board funding nurtures man-eating plant |
A community board grant will help create an ambitious set for Kerikeri Theatre Company’s upcoming musical, Little Shop of Horrors. |
17 Jul 2024 |
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Final whistle for iconic outdoor pool |
Work will begin next week to demolish Kaitāia’s former outdoor swimming pool and associated buildings at Memorial Park. |
17 Jul 2024 |
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Congrats in order for newly graduated cadets |
Congratulations were showered on the latest group of graduates to complete their 10-month work experience as part of Far North District Council’s (FNDC) internship programme. |
17 Jul 2024 |
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Ōpua-Paihia walkway closed |
The Ōpua-Paihia Coastal Walkway has been closed until further notice due to a number of significant slips and fallen trees. |
19 Jul 2024 |
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Three Far North wharves set for upgrades |
Three popular wharves at Whangaroa are to undergo upgrades as part of a $1.2 million project. |
19 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Kaikohe demolition clears corner site |
One week after demolition began, the corner site where Broadway meets Raihara Street has been cleared to make way for what will become the location of a new library for Kaikohe. |
22 Jul 2024 |
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On board skills and rugby event get funding nod |
Local families and rangatahi will benefit from a diverse range of activities on and off the sports field, thanks to Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board funding decisions made on Thursday 18 July. |
22 Jul 2024 |
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Councillors back review of new insulation standards |
Far North District councillors are applauding a government decision to review new home insulation standards that they say make no sense for Northland’s sub-tropical climate. |
23 Jul 2024 |
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End of the line for Kerikeri dump station |
A caravan and motorhome dump station in Kerikeri, used to dispose of waste and to access potable water, is being decommissioned. |
24 Jul 2024 |
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Former council stalwart passes away |
Tributes are being paid to former Far North District Council stalwart Laurie Byers, who has passed away aged 83. |
24 Jul 2024 |
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Native birds thrive with funding preserved for Rangikapiti Reserve |
Volunteers helping to restore and regenerate native plant and bird life in Rangikapiti Reserve have been granted $975 by Te Hiku Community Board to help with pest management. |
24 Jul 2024 |
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Elements of Kaikohe demolition live on |
It may be the end of an era for two well-known buildings on the corner of Broadway and Raihara streets in Kaikohe, but high-value material from the demolition site will continue to contribute to the town’s economy. |
24 Jul 2024 |
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Council puts its best foot forward |
Far North District Council has stepped up to win a Golden Foot Walking Award for its drive to improve active transport options in the Far North. |
26 Jul 2024 |
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VIDEO - Barrier Air lands at Bay of Islands Airport |
Competitive airfares are now a reality for air travellers on the Kerikeri-Auckland route as Barrier Air commences regular return flights from Bay of Islands Airport from 4 August 2024. |
30 Jul 2024 |
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Community groups celebrate bumper handouts |
Ōkaihau Bowling Club is on a roll after securing $10,000 in funding from the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board during its July meeting. |
31 Jul 2024 |
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Mangōnui dump station reopens |
Mangōnui’s dump station, which was closed earlier this month after a series of blockages, has now reopened following repairs. |
31 Jul 2024 |
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Cruising for another bumper season |
Almost 130,000 passengers are expected in the Bay of Islands next summer courtesy of 70 cruise ship visits scheduled through to May 2025. |
01 Aug 2024 |
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Resource consent costs and speed improve |
Good news for residents and developers who are building or renovating – resource consents are taking less time to process and are often cheaper as a result. |
02 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - Scourge of sea spurge |
When Awanui farmer, Kevin Matthews, spotted an unusual plant in the sand dunes on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe - Ninety Mile Beach, he knew he was looking at a highly invasive and toxic weed known as sea spurge. |
06 Aug 2024 |
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Community boards trial two-month funding rounds |
Community board funding applications are now being reviewed every two months instead of monthly in a trial running until the end of the year. |
07 Aug 2024 |
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Ōpua-Paihia track closure extended |
Damage to the Ōpua-Paihia Coastal Walkway caused by a slip in mid-July is more extensive than first thought and this section of the track is expected to remain closed for several weeks. |
09 Aug 2024 |
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New working group to address Karikari Peninsula flooding |
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09 Aug 2024 |
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Multi-million dollar waste contract awarded |
Northland Waste Limited has been awarded a 10-year contract, worth around $50 million, to operate the Far North District Council’s network of refuse transfer stations and community recycling centres. |
12 Aug 2024 |
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Council confirms Te Rarawa Rugby Club lease |
The council approved a 30-year ground lease for Te Rarawa Rugby Club at last week’s council meeting (8 August), granting the club a portion of Rarawa Memorial Domain Recreation Reserve. |
12 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - Get in quick for Christmas events funding |
Are you looking for funding for artistic events or activities taking place before Christmas? The deadline is this Wednesday 21 August 2024. |
16 Aug 2024 |
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New phase for Hihi bridge project |
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16 Aug 2024 |
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Far North District Council's position on remits confirmed |
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19 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - Rural Travel Fund application deadline approaching |
Are you looking for rural travel funding for sports events this summer? The deadline is Friday 6 September 2024. |
20 Aug 2024 |
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Council adopts final proposal for Representation Review 2024 |
The council has adopted the final proposal for Te Arotake Whakaahuatanga Tangata/Representation Review 2024, addressing subdivision name changes, and community board representation for the upcoming 2025 local elections. |
20 Aug 2024 |
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Explore your family history at pop-up workshop |
History comes to life at Kawakawa Library this week with a pop-up genealogy workshop as part of Family History Month. |
21 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - Funding applications now have broader deadlines |
If you are applying for a grant for your event or activity, please note that funding applications to our three community boards will now be considered every second month. |
22 Aug 2024 |
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New speed limits hit the road |
Two major transport links into Kerikeri – Waipapa Road and Kerikeri Road - are among the next phase of roads to have new speed limits introduced. |
22 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - What's On at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in September |
General manager, Gerry Paul, highlights all the events and activities coming up at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in September 2024. |
23 Aug 2024 |
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New footpath steps up pedestrian safety |
Pedestrians in Rāwene can now put their best foot forward as a long-awaited footpath project nears completion. |
26 Aug 2024 |
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New working group to address North Hokianga roading |
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28 Aug 2024 |
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Supporting local infrastructure and celebrating creativity |
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28 Aug 2024 |
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New toilet facilities at Rangitāne Reserve |
A flash new toilet block has been completed at the reserve on the Rangitāne Loop Road in Kerikeri, close to the Rangitāne boat ramp. |
29 Aug 2024 |
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VIDEO - 60 new homes a great move for Kaikohe |
The final stage of Te Kohekohe community housing development has opened in Kaikohe offering a total of 60 units to those in need of safe, warm, affordable housing. |
30 Aug 2024 |
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Far North Kahika pays tribute to Māori king |
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30 Aug 2024 |
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Satellite imagery reveals Far North development |
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03 Sep 2024 |
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Demolition of old Kaitāia swimming pool completed |
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03 Sep 2024 |
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Community consultation open for Russell-Kororāreka Speed Management Plan |
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04 Sep 2024 |
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Te Hiku Community Board continues monthly funding reviews |
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05 Sep 2024 |
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Far North Mayor hails naming of new monarch |
Far North Mayor Kahika Moko Tepania has described the naming of the new monarch of the Kiingitanga as a “historic day for our nation”. |
05 Sep 2024 |
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Māori ward ‘actively’ retained at Extraordinary Meeting |
Councillors voted unanimously to retain the district’s Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward at an Extraordinary Meeting held today (Friday 6 September) at Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park. |
06 Sep 2024 |
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Far North seed libraries taking root |
Seed libraries at five Far North libraries are flourishing with people of all ages discovering their green fingers and growing their own produce. |
06 Sep 2024 |
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VIDEO - Maritime facilities upgrade for Whangaroa Harbour |
Boaties and fishers are in for a treat with two of the jetties on Whangaroa Harbour being upgraded with new pontoons. |
09 Sep 2024 |
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Save the date for an event ‘first’ |
A first-of-its-kind event for local government in New Zealand is coming to the Far North and will be a game changer for our district. |
09 Sep 2024 |
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Libraries celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori |
This year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, which runs from 14 to 21 September, is being celebrated with a range of activities at libraries throughout the Far North - including the chance to win a $50 prezzy card. |
12 Sep 2024 |
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Recent alcohol sales compliance check highlights concerns |
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12 Sep 2024 |
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Speed changes include high crash road |
Years of campaigning will pay off next week for residents of a Kerikeri road notorious for its high crash rate when speed limits are reduced along Kapiro Road. |
13 Sep 2024 |
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Mayor pays tribute local identity |
Far North Mayor Kahika Moko Tepania has paid tribute to Te Hiku local, Des Mahoney, who has passed away after a long battle with cancer. |
13 Sep 2024 |
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Art’s the way to do it! |
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13 Sep 2024 |
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Owners responsible for dogs behaving badly |
Aggressive dogs are fueling high euthanasia rates. Mayor Moko Tepania says dog desexing and a change in community attitudes are needed in the Far North. |
16 Sep 2024 |
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Funding available for climate resilience projects |
Community organisations in the Far North can now apply for funding for projects that help build resilience against climate change. |
18 Sep 2024 |
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Parking fines get a rev up |
Drivers who misuse Far North mobility parking spaces will face a fine of $750 – up from $150 – as part of central government’s changes to infringement fees. |
18 Sep 2024 |
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Movie night finale for Te Wiki o te Māori |
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19 Sep 2024 |
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Phase 1 work completed on Te Puāwaitanga sports hub |
Physical work to create five sports fields at Te Puāwaitanga - Bay of Islands Sports Hub in Waipapa has wrapped up with Phase 1 of construction completed. |
19 Sep 2024 |
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Matariki showcased through art |
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19 Sep 2024 |
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VIDEO - We'd like a word |
As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori draws to a close, we asked council staff and members of the public in Kerikeri for their favourite word or phrase. |
20 Sep 2024 |
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Te Hiku groups celebrate funding |
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23 Sep 2024 |
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Council acts on feral felines |
More than 30 cats have been removed as part of a programme to tackle a feral cat issue at the council’s Housing for the Elderly units in Ahipara. |
23 Sep 2024 |
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Proposed animal bylaw seeks to address community concerns |
Residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed Keeping of Animals Bylaw, which aims to address community concerns such as animal noise, odours, and the management of cats. |
24 Sep 2024 |
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VIDEO - What's On at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in October |
The Turner Centre's Gerry Paul and Janette Walker run through what's coming up at the venue in October 2024. |
24 Sep 2024 |
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VIDEO - Mayor Moko talks about speed limits |
Mayor Moko Tepania clarifies the situation with speed limit changes around the district. |
25 Sep 2024 |
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RSVP to secure spot at first State of the Far North |
Registration opened this week for the district’s leaders and interested residents to secure their ticket to the first-of-its-kind State of the Far North address on 12 November, presented by Mayor Moko Tepania. |
25 Sep 2024 |
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Talented poets are well-versed about Matariki |
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25 Sep 2024 |
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Six month trial for iconic waterfront |
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26 Sep 2024 |
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Seven Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community groups celebrate funding |
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26 Sep 2024 |
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Kaitāia Skatepark reopening is wheelie good news |
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27 Sep 2024 |
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Council offers career stepping stone for rangatahi |
Six cadets have been welcomed to Far North District Council (FNDC) as they embark on an exciting 10-month internship to help kick-start their careers. |
27 Sep 2024 |
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Funding success strikes a chord with community groups |
Nearly $30,000 in funding is to be distributed among eight community groups in a bumper payday during the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board’s September meeting. |
30 Sep 2024 |
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Feedback requested on FOSAL participation |
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30 Sep 2024 |
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VIDEO - Savour Northland delights throughout October |
We showcase a selection of Far North wineries and eateries joining the Savour Northland event in October. |
01 Oct 2024 |
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Closed section of Ōpua-Paihia track reopens |
A section of the Ōpua-Paihia Coastal Walkway damaged by a slip in mid-July reopened on Friday 27 September. |
01 Oct 2024 |
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Funding to put Northland on the map |
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03 Oct 2024 |
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Footpath to extend Haruru-Waitangi link |
Residents of the Watea housing development in Haruru will soon be able to walk safely to Waitangi once a footpath extension between Nautical Drive and Haruru Falls Road is completed in December. |
04 Oct 2024 |
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Investigations underway to pinpoint Rāwene slow leak |
Rāwene residents are being asked to be patient while council contractors track down a small but persistent water leak visible on the town’s main road. |
08 Oct 2024 |
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Council call centre’s round-the-clock mahi |
Residents calling Far North District Council after hours will have a faster, more efficient service thanks to out-of-hours calls again being handled in-house. |
11 Oct 2024 |
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VIDEO - Rock legend shares wisdom with local rangatahi |
Rock royalty, Shihad's Jon Toogood, visited Kerikeri's Turner Centre last week and left behind some pearls of wisdom. |
14 Oct 2024 |
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Far North isites shine with strong ticket sales |
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15 Oct 2024 |
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Kaitāia campervan dump station to close temporarily |
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16 Oct 2024 |
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Don’t miss the State of the Far North event |
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17 Oct 2024 |
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Major infrastructure upgrades in the pipeline |
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17 Oct 2024 |
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Speed limit changes for Whangaroa and Northern rural roads |
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18 Oct 2024 |
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Celebrating He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni |
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18 Oct 2024 |
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Consultation extended on Russell-Kororāreka speed limits |
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25 Oct 2024 |
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Council approves fee changes for property services |
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25 Oct 2024 |
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Te Hiku Community Board allocates Xmas funding |
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25 Oct 2024 |
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Put the brakes on road sign vandalism |
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29 Oct 2024 |
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Funding joy for community groups |
Hundreds of whānau in need across the Far North can look forward to some Christmas joy thanks to community board funding. |
30 Oct 2024 |
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How should Kerikeri and Waipapa grow? |
Far North District Council is inviting residents to shape the future of the district’s fastest-growing towns – Kerikeri and Waipapa – through Te Pātukurea - the Kerikeri-Waipapa Spatial Plan. |
01 Nov 2024 |
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Road closures for action-fuelled weekend |
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04 Nov 2024 |
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Wastewater leak at popular Far North beach |
Beachgoers are warned not to swim or collect shellfish around Cooper’s Beach until further notice after sewage leaked from a wastewater main earlier today (Wednesday 6 November). |
06 Nov 2024 |
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Traffic trial to begin on iconic waterfront in Kororāreka/Russell |
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08 Nov 2024 |
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Contractors hit the road to tackle overgrown areas |
Work gets underway next week to tackle overgrown grass and weeds at two Kerikeri roundabouts. |
08 Nov 2024 |
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Lowered flags mark burial of Sir Robert Gillies KNZM |
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12 Nov 2024 |
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Road closures for Kerikeri events |
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12 Nov 2024 |
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Swimmers get all-clear for Coopers Beach |
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15 Nov 2024 |
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VIDEO - Future of the Far North takes centre stage |
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16 Nov 2024 |
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Early closing for council services |
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18 Nov 2024 |
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Set sail on the Bay of islands cruisers festival |
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18 Nov 2024 |
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Whenua Māori information sessions to begin |
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19 Nov 2024 |
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VIDEO - Community hui help drive road repairs |
Watch this video to find out how North Hokianga communities are helping to drive major repairs on their roads. |
20 Nov 2024 |
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Santa’s road closure wish list for Far North parades |
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21 Nov 2024 |
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Fairy Pools Reserve to close temporarily |
Fairy Pools Reserve in Kerikeri will be closed to the public from today (Thursday 21 November) until mid-March 2025, to preserve public safety while work begins on a private property which borders the reserve. |
21 Nov 2024 |
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VIDEO - Partnerships driving Far North success stories |
See how critical partnerships are to driving success for the whole district. This video shows how those partnerships made several big-picture projects a success. |
22 Nov 2024 |
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Key FNHL directors reappointed |
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26 Nov 2024 |
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VIDEO - Play a part in the future of Kerikeri and Waipapa |
Be sure to have your say about the future of Kerikeri-Waipapa before this Friday (29 November). |
26 Nov 2024 |
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Kaikohe refuse transfers to new location |
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. |
26 Nov 2024 |
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VIDEO - What's on at the Turner Centre in December 2024 |
Check out what's happening at Kerikeri's Turner Centre in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year. |
27 Nov 2024 |
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Kaikohe Library break-in costs ratepayers $2200 |
A break-in at Kaikohe Library on Friday 15 November caused significant damage to the building, resulting in over $2000 in repair costs. |
27 Nov 2024 |
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Paihia gears up for hi-tech parking |
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28 Nov 2024 |
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Cemetery plots for future residents |
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29 Nov 2024 |
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Suspected leak threatens Rāwene water supply |
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29 Nov 2024 |
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Relief in Rāwene as water leaks traced |
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03 Dec 2024 |
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Ōtiria Marae to build on whenua Māori hui success |
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04 Dec 2024 |
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Almost 128K allocated in community funding |
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04 Dec 2024 |
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Heart-felt haka makes milestone for new citizens |
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04 Dec 2024 |
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Arrests made for Kaikohe Library break-in |
Police have made two arrests in relation to a break-in and theft of property at Kaikohe Library on Friday 15 November. |
06 Dec 2024 |
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Will forecast rain avert need for water restrictions? |
Summer kicked off this week with high temperatures, so predicted rainfall next week could make a significant contribution to council water supplies ahead of a dry summer. |
06 Dec 2024 |
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Microchip reunites owner and ‘Baby’ after three years |
When Aucklander De-Anna microchipped her much-loved puppy, Baby, she had no idea this simple act would lead to a call from FNDC and end three years of anguish. |
06 Dec 2024 |
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VIDEO - Kerikeri Service Centre moved in by May 2025 |
Find out what's planned for our Service Centre currently located in the John Butler Centre in Kerikeri. |
09 Dec 2024 |
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Council, Top Energy power up summer safety message |
FNDC and local lines company, Top Energy, are encouraging property owners and contractors to prioritise safety by staying informed about critical risks before starting summer construction projects. |
09 Dec 2024 |
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Have your say on park’s future |
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10 Dec 2024 |
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Recommendations to Animal Management welcomed |
The care and fairness shown by AMOs to their community, and their respect for dog owners was a key finding in an independent review of the council’s Animal Management practices and procedures. |
10 Dec 2024 |
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Yule love Paihia Library’s festive flavour |
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11 Dec 2024 |
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VIDEO - Important to share your views on spatial planning |
How can you contribute to the planning around the Far North's fastest-growing town? |
11 Dec 2024 |
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New look water restriction signs prepare for summer |
Despite this week’s rain and more predicted next week, indications are that the Far North could be in for a hot, dry summer requiring residents and visitors to conserve precious water supplies. |
12 Dec 2024 |
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A wrap up of council Christmas opening hours |
Far North District Council will be running reduced services over the Christmas and New Year period, with most reopening on Monday 6 January 2025. |
13 Dec 2024 |
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Level 2 water restrictions for three water sources |
Level 2 water restrictions are being applied to households in Kawakawa-Moerewa, Ōmanaia-Rāwene and Ōpononi-Ōmāpere from Monday 16 December. |
13 Dec 2024 |
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Ngāti Rēhia and Council sign Te Aro Manatu - MOU |
A formal agreement between Ngāti Rēhia and FNDC has been hailed as a significant step towards working collaboratively and strengthening the partnership between both parties. |
13 Dec 2024 |
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VIDEO - Toxic invader gains new Far North beach foothold |
Locals and visitors to Far North beaches are asked to be on the lookout for a foreign plant that's hostile to almost everything. |
16 Dec 2024 |
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Dog registration winners get the treats |
If you do the mahi, you can get the treats - as 10 responsible dog owners across the district can verify, after winning prize packs for registering their dogs between 1 July and 31 August this year. |
17 Dec 2024 |
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New guidelines for cemetery plot reservations |
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17 Dec 2024 |
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Turner Centre wins Small Venue of the Year Award |
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18 Dec 2024 |
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Brakes go on roadworks for festive period |
Motorists can look forward to smoother journeys over the festive period with Far North roading projects taking a holiday. |
18 Dec 2024 |
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Where did the 39% ratepayer figure come from? |
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19 Dec 2024 |
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Dog impounded after alleged attack in Taipā |
A dog has been impounded by the council’s Animal Management Officers (AMOs) after it allegedly attacked an 8-year-old girl yesterday afternoon at Taipā Beach. |
19 Dec 2024 |
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Direct debits processing issue |
Some Far North District Council (FNDC) customers have had rates and water direct debits processed a week early instead of on the planned dates. |
19 Dec 2024 |
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Paws for thought about beach access |
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19 Dec 2024 |
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Kaikohe Library targeted twice in a month |
Kaikohe’s public library has been attacked for a second time in four weeks – this time by a youth throwing a boulder through a glass entrance door. |
19 Dec 2024 |
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VIDEO - Mayor Moko shares his Christmas message |
The mayor summarises what summer has in store for locals and visitors to the Far North. |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Preparing to plug-in Kaitāia’s Sweetwater supply |
Supplementary water sourced from two bores at Sweetwater will begin flowing to Kaitāia homes once a water treatment unit arrives from Australia. |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Russell ready for a summer clean sweep |
A community initiative to keep an iconic tourist hotspot tidy over summer is returning following its overwhelming success last year. |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Dust suppression to be applied to more unsealed roads |
Roads that normally receive dust suppressant, but missed out this year will now be treated, increasing the total length of roads receiving the treatment to 48.6km. |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Taipā dog attack investigation concludes |
The owner of a dog that attacked an 8-year-old girl at Taipā Beach on Wednesday 18 December has surrendered their dog and it has been euthanised. |
21 Dec 2024 |
