News stories

The Council has decided The Strand, Kororāreka / Russell’s iconic waterfront road, will remain a shared space from the middle of Cass Street to the northern boat ramp. The southern end of the road will be a pedestrian priority area with access for essential vehicles.

Three-quarters of candidates standing in the Far North local elections have taken the opportunity to outline who they are and what they stand for in videos now available on our Speak Up and Vote webpage.

The council is asking the community for feedback on how rents are set for its Housing for the Elderly units. Four possible approaches are being considered, with a focus on keeping rents affordable while ensuring the homes remain financially sustainable.

An issue with steel plates buckling at either end of a pedestrian crossing on one of the district’s busiest roads has been resolved, with reinforcements now installed.

Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have adopted a joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), marking a significant step toward establishing a regionally controlled water services entity under the government’s Local Water Done Well programme.

Repairs to a complex slip on West Coast Road at Motutī are nearing completion and will improve the safety and resilience of this key Hokianga route.

Book clubbers and fans of poetry, true crime, romcom and many more genres will be sharpening their pencils to choose from a range of events at the Northland Writers, Readers and Poets Festival running for three days from Friday 29 August.

Weather warnings and emergency alerts are now being displayed in real-time and automatically for anyone visiting the council’s website.

A blessing of the site of the new Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub building was held on Tuesday 26 August 2025. Hapū, locals, and council representatives gathered for a earth turning ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.