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Break-ins at the Kaitāia Water Treatment Plant are hitting ratepayers in the pocket and putting the community at serious risk.

The newest stars of 2024's cadet programme have all been offered further employment within the council for the first time.

Are you seeking community board funding for a Christmas or community event later this year? If the answer is yes, then time is running out to get your application in, due to the local elections in October.

Work to install four average speed cameras, signage, guardrails, and improve drainage on Kaitāia-Awaroa Road will begin Monday 28 July.

People interested in standing as a candidate in October’s local body elections are being reminded to not leave it too late and to submit their nomination forms well before the deadline of midday Friday 1 August.

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.