News stories

An emotional hui was held in the Far North District Council Chambers on Tuesday 23 December to mark the return of council’s Te Tohu Tutuki, Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrating residents whose mahi has made a lasting difference across the district.

If you’re planning to build, subdivide, or connect to council services in the Far North, now is a good time to check what changes may affect your project next year.

Level 2 water restrictions, which ban the use of outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems, are being applied to Ōmanaia-Rāwene and Ōpononi-Ōmāpere from Monday 29 December after a steady decline in river levels.

A temporary closure of access to Fairy Pools Reserve in Kerikeri has been extended.

Far North District Council’s sealed renewals project has hit some key milestones to wrap up a busy 2025 for our contractors.

An important milestone in the Kaitāia Airport Resilience Project has been reached by Far North District Council, with several construction and upgrade contracts now out for tender as preparations for construction get underway.

Rock pools, sand dunes or kai moana? Where are some of the summer spots our councillors recommend?

The load restriction placed on Awaroa Road Bridge G09 has now been removed.

Thirty-five new Far North residents were officially welcomed as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held on Monday 15 December, marking a significant milestone for individuals and families from across the world who now call New Zealand and the Far North home.