With ex-subtropical Cyclone Tam now receding, Kahika Moko Tepania provides an update on Thursday afternoon 17 April 2025 on impacts of the storm and what still needs to be done to recover.
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Permanent fencing and gates are now being installed at Te Puāwaitanga – Bay of Islands Sports Hub in preparation for the facility’s opening this week.
Tropical Cyclone Tam is delivering a healthy dose of rain to the Far North this week, which in turn is bringing good news for Kawakawa and Moerewa. Water restrictions there will move from Level 3 back to Level 2 as of today (Thursday 17 April).
Tropical Cyclone Tam. Get latest updates here.
Easter doesn’t usually fall this late in the calendar and this year ANZAC Day (25 April) is hot on its heels, delivering a ‘double whammy’ of public holidays for many.
If you live in one council area but own a property in another, did you know you might be able to vote in two local elections? You’ll only be eligible to do this if you sign up to the non-resident ratepayer roll.
Construction is underway at Procter Library to create a new multi-service space for Kerikeri. Watch our reel here.
An ‘atmospheric river’ that brought several days of heavy rain last week may have boosted river levels, but the long-term effect on water sources is expected to be limited. As a result, water restrictions across the Far North will remain unchanged.
The dump station at Te Ahu in Kaitāia will be closed until further notice as council investigates ongoing blockages of the facility.