News stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discounted passenger fares for those aged 24 and younger will end on all public transport, including the Hokianga Ferry, on Wednesday 1 May.

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.

More than $30,000 will be distributed to Far North groups following meetings held this month by the district’s three community boards.