News stories

Northland Waste is stepping in to take over the user-pays kerbside recycling service in and around the Bay of Islands from next Monday (4 August).

The Turner Centre turns 20 years old in August and is celebrating with a concert featuring local superstar Troy Kingi! Who else is on the bill to perform this month?

A major upgrade to Kaikohe’s water and wastewater infrastructure will begin on Monday 4 August, supported by a multi-million dollar investment from the government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.

As of 3pm Wednesday 30 July, no nominations had officially been received from candidates wishing to stand for election as mayor of the Far North.

Over $22,000 in financial aid was distributed to 57 Far North homeowners and businesses by the Mayoral Relief Fund for damage caused by Cyclone Tam in January.

Kerikeri’s Turner Centre’s hits the massive milestone of 20 years in the business this Saturday 2 August 2025. Watch GM, Gerry Paul and local rock legend Merv Pinny look back at the history of this world-class venue in the Far North.

Hundreds of school children in the Far North will benefit from a new programme that teaches them how to be safe around dogs and to care for them properly. The sessions launch next month.

Break-ins at the Kaitāia Water Treatment Plant are hitting ratepayers in the pocket and putting the community at serious risk.

The newest stars of 2024's cadet programme have all been offered further employment within the council for the first time.