News stories

Two groups of mature redwood trees in Kerikeri that pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ to life and property will be removed after an investigation of a near-miss incident following Cyclone Tam in April this year.

This winter, communities across the Far North will come together to celebrate the Māori New Year with a wide range of Matariki and Puanga events. From dawn hautapu ceremonies and kapa haka to art exhibitions, wānanga, and whānau-friendly festivals – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Local elections are coming this October, and residents are being urged to make their local voice count by standing as a candidate and voting for the people they want to represent them on council.

The kaupapa to future-proof Kaitāia Airport has taken several important steps forward, beginning with the formation of an Advisory Group that will give iwi/hapu, community users and elected members a formal voice as the project unfolds.

There’s plenty of cool stuff being served up at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre in June!

Our libraries team warmly invites the Far North community to join Whakanuia Puanga, Whakanuia Matariki - a celestial celebration of the Māori New Year.

Whenua Māori owners, whānau, and all those with an interest in the preservation and development of whenua Māori are invited to attend a hui at Te Tii Marae, Waitangi on Saturday 7 June.

Grouping storm-related road repair projects according to their complexity has enabled a panel of construction suppliers to get the first phase of repairs underway sooner than expected. The panel, established by the council, has been assigned 12 of the most severely-impacted roads across the Far North to manage, with slip repairs started in May and continuing through July.

Three slip repair projects have kicked off this week, two on Wainui Road near Matauri Bay and the third on Whangae Road near Kawakawa. All are likely to cause some delays for travellers.