News stories

The dump station at Te Ahu in Kaitāia will be closed until further notice as council investigates ongoing blockages of the facility.

To keep communities safe and encourage people to make safe driving choices, Far North District Council and New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are working together on a new strategy for using speed cameras in Ahipara.

A new video series launches this week featuring Rereata Makiha sharing a Māori perspective of water - where it comes from, how we should protect it, and more.

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to grant a new 30-year ground lease, comprised of three 10-year terms, for Kaikohe and Districts Sportsville Incorporated over Lindvart Park at 36 Recreation Road, Kaikohe.

The council is currently asking residents to have their say on how we should deliver water services in the future.

A 50-year milestone is being celebrated this week at Te Tai Tokerau Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2025 on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April in Ōpononi.

Members of Our Kerikeri were recognised by the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board with an appreciation award, presented at the board’s March meeting.

Tears, laughter and cultural pride filled council chambers on Monday 31 March as 32 people from 12 different nations became New Zealand citizens in a moving ceremony that celebrated diversity and belonging.

Most parts of the Far North received close to 100mm of rain over the past 24 hours with surface flooding affecting several district roads, and Kāeo Library forced to close today due to flooding. All other council services are open as normal.