A new report outlining the levels of greenhouse gas emissions in Te Tai Tokerau will be used as a tool to guide Far North District Council’s future decision-making when tackling climate issues.
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Recycling in the Far North is ‘business as usual’ following new government rules introduced this month to standardise recycling across the country.
isite staff in Kaitāia and Paihia have hit the jackpot, with each visitor information centre winning a national sales competition in separate group categories.
Sections of the Ōpua to Paihia coastal walkway will be closed in stages over coming months while work to repair and upgrade the popular track continues.
**UPDATE 9PM Fri**
Contractors report that a burst water main that almost drained Ōpua’s storage reservoir this afternoon has been located and repaired.
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Ōpua residents experiencing low water pressure are being asked to immediately report this to the council on 0800 920 029, while all other homes or businesses connected to the supply are being asked to immediately conserve water.
With estimates of up to 50,000 people attending Waitangi Day celebrations at the historic treaty grounds, what better time for our Kahika Moko and council staff to get a gauge on what the community is thinking. Find out what hot topics were up for discussion.
Visitors to Far North District Council’s Waitangi Day stall will have an opportunity to make a game out of climate change – part of council efforts to enhance understanding and empower communities to tackle the serious environmental challenges facing the district.
Contractors will begin work on Wednesday 7 February to repair a major slip and install a stormwater culvert on Waikare Road, which links State Highway 11 near Kawakawa, and Russell Whakapara Road.
For more detail on the road closure added on 7 Feb, read the full story.
Far North District Council will take a lead in tackling the district’s housing crisis by working more closely with iwi and hapū, housing agencies and developers to reduce barriers to building new homes.