The Far North’s ‘go to’ arts venue hosted 460 events last year which drew international and local performers to the district, while also supporting local artists and communities.
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The actions of quick-thinking Hokianga Ferry staff who pulled a swimmer to safety after he was swept into the harbour, made national news over the weekend
Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward Councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira has claimed first place in the Master 70 Women – W1 500-metre sprint at the 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals held this week at Lake Karāpiro.
Tighter water restrictions – including Level 4, the highest level – may need to be applied to council water supplies if demand for water continues to remain strong despite calls to conserve this precious taonga.
A new footpath that gives Far North locals pedestrian access from Haruru all the way to Waitangi and Paihia, was completed in December last year.
Vandals have targeted a number of Far North toilets over the holiday period, causing around $2000 of damage.
Paihia isite’s Sophie Chmiela has booked her way to success, winning a competition run by the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to turn inquiries into sales.
