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Overnight efforts to clear debris from the Haruru Water Treatment Plant intake have improved water production, but those connected to the Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water supply are asked to continue conserving water over the weekend.
Residents connected to the council’s Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water supply are being asked to urgently reduce consumption until silt and debris can be cleared from the water treatment plant intake.
Local businesses have been given a positive boost by funding decisions from all three Far North community boards at their July meetings.
Emergency repairs to one-lane bridges near Kaitāia, Karikari Peninsula and Hihi will start tonight, Tuesday 15 July, from 8pm.
Rural school and club teams looking for financial support for tamariki to attend summer sport training and events need to get their applications in by 25 July 2025.
**UPDATE – 7AM SATURDAY 12 JULY**
The front has largely moved across the Northland region. Although there is still some surface flooding, damage to some roads, and slips and trees down in some areas of the district, no significant issues have been reported as of midnight.
The collection of kerbside recycling in and around the Bay of Islands will end on Thursday 31 July, the company responsible for the service has confirmed. The council does not and has never run kerbside collections for either rubbish or recycling.
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