News stories

Meet the Turner Centre's new Kaiārahi Toi Māori, Hana-May Kapa, as she and GM, Gerry Paul, give a run down of the exciting concerts, plays, talks and exhibitions happening this month. And find out which NZ acting legends are coming here to perform for us in June!

Construction is now underway on the Far North’s water fluoridation programme, with work progressing to meet a Ministry of Health deadline of 31 July 2026.

The council will implement decision-making and process enhancements after holding a workshop to clarify opportunities to improve its operations.

Residents and road users are advised that a section of Duncan Road in Fairburn will be closed during the day next week on Monday and Tuesday 4 - 5 May, so that slip damage can be investigated.

A significant milestone has been reached with the signing of a co-management kaitiaki agreement between Far North District Council and Ngā Hapū o Ahiparapara for Moringaehe Reserve.

Residents and road users are being advised of construction works on Waikare Road which began earlier this week (Tuesday 28 April) to repair and restore safe access to road users.

A roadside stand of poplar trees near the western entrance to Kaikohe township will be felled over several days from Wednesday 29 April. Appropriate safety cordons will be in place to ensure the safety of reserve and road users.

Residents across the Far North are invited to have their say on the council’s Mahere ā-Tau / Annual Plan 2026/27, along with the proposed Fees and Charges for the year ahead.