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Simson Park in Moerewa has long been a place where locals and visitors come together for sports, recreation, and community connection. Now, after months of kōrero and collaboration, the final draft of the Simson Park Reserve Management Plan is ready for community feedback.

Developing an extension to Kororāreka Russell Cemetery will provide an additional 40 ash berms and 30 plots, with work beginning on Monday 20 October.

With growth continuing across the Far North, the council has adopted a new development contributions policy to ensure the costs of growth-related infrastructure are shared by those creating the demand, rather than falling mainly on ratepayers.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has started the next stage of installing four average speed cameras along Kaitāia–Awaroa Road with poles and other supporting equipment going in this week.

Need a hand setting up your smartphone, learning an app, or exploring new AI tools? Four Far North Libraries are now offering a ‘digi-coach’ programme that provides free advice to anyone with tech-related issues.

Kohukohu Bowling Club has been granted a new lease over the recreation reserve it has called home since 1958, following approval at the council’s September council meeting.

Significant drainage and stabilisation works will close parts of Haruru Falls Road and start today (Monday 13 October).