Far North libraries ditch plastic bags
Source: Far North District Council Far North District Council Libraries are playing their part to rid the world of plastic bags. All six branches are now offering library users the option of buying re-usable, organic cotton bags for their books. The bags, which cost just $5 each, feature a distinctive library logo, along with branch […]
Read More →District Plan to manage land use and subdivision in the District
Source: Far North District Council How can we get the right activities happening in the right places? That is one of the questions the Far North District Council is putting to communities as it creates a new District Plan to manage land use and subdivision in the District. The Council launched a community engagement project […]
Read More →Mural adds spark to Kaikohe EV station
Source: Far North District Council A giant mural featuring an airbrushed tūī and kohekohe berries has transformed an electric vehicle charging station in Kaikohe thanks to renowned urban artists Charles and Janine Williams. The mural has created a vibrant backdrop for electric vehicle (EV) drivers recharging at the ChargeNet station, one of several forming Te […]
Read More →Repairs for Waitangi Bridge and beach seawall
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Repairs for Waitangi Bridge and beach seawall epairs to Waitangi’s iconic one-lane bridge and construction of an adjacent section of the seawall on Te Tii Bay beach will be completed ahead of the peak summer visitor season…
Read More →Planner with international experience to join Far North District Council
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Planner with international experience to join Far North District Council An experienced planner who has helped manage the growth of Canada’s fourth largest city is joining the Far North District Council’s Strategic Leadership Team…
Read More →Council launches dog registration checks
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Council launches dog registration checks Far North District Council will launch a door-to-door campaign next month to update dog registrations and reduce the number of roaming dogs in some Far North communities…
Read More →Alan Hessell wins community board by-election
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Alan Hessell wins community board by-election Alan Hessell will be the new South Hokianga Subdivision representative on the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board…
Read More →Libraries issue te reo Scrabble challenge
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Libraries issue te reo Scrabble challenge Far North te reo speakers of all levels are being invited to share and boost their language skills at local libraries during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) this year…
Read More →‘No Spray’ option addresses Roundup concerns
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: ‘No Spray’ option addresses Roundup concerns Council contractor, Broadspectrum, will begin roadside weed control work next month in southern areas of the Far North District…
Read More →SPCA, BOI Watchdogs tour FNDC dog shelters
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: SPCA, BOI Watchdogs tour FNDC dog shelters Animal welfare group, The Bay of Islands Watchdogs, and an SPCA Inspector have reviewed the District Council’s two dog shelters…
Read More →Waterfront redevelopment planned for Mangonui
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Waterfront redevelopment planned for Mangonui Mangonui’s waterfront is being developed into a vibrant public space that connects the village with the harbour and celebrates its maritime and Māori history…
Read More →Project makes road safer for Kerikeri kids
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Project makes road safer for Kerikeri kids Children at Riverview School in Kerikeri now have a safer walk to school, thanks to a traffic safety project led by the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board…
Read More →Kaikohe community hub a step closer
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Kaikohe community hub a step closer Detailed planning for Te Pū o Te Wheke, a multi-use community and civic hub destined for the heart of Kaikohe, could be underway soon…
Read More →Logging truck restrictions agreed for Kerikeri
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Logging truck restrictions agreed for Kerikeri A District Transport Strategy proposed for the Far North will address concerns Kerikeri residents have about traffic congestion and a possible influx of logging trucks into the town…
Read More →Festival inspires young leaders
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Festival inspires young leaders Young leaders from the Far North want to encourage change after attending Festival for the Future 2018, New Zealand’s largest annual youth development event, in Wellington…
Read More →How should we manage dogs in the Far North District?
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: How should we manage dogs in the Far North District? How should we manage dogs in the Far North District? That is the question the Council is asking communities as it seeks public feedback on a proposed policy and bylaw for managing dogs…
Read More →Responsible dog ownership initiative praised at excellence awards
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Responsible dog ownership initiative praised at excellence awards Judges have praised a Far North District Council project that has reduced dog attacks in Kaikohe and Kaitaia by encouraging responsible dog ownership…
Read More →Five candidates for Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board by-election
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Five candidates for Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board by-election Five candidates will contest the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board (South Hokianga Subdivision) by-election, which closes on 14 September 2018…
Read More →Swamp Palace temporarily closed
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Swamp Palace temporarily closed The Far North District Council has temporarily closed Oruru Community Hall in Peria due to serious deterioration of the building structure…
Read More →Public feedback sought on new dog management rules
MIL OSI – Source: Far North District Council – Release/Statement Headline: Public feedback sought on new dog management rules The Far North District Council is inviting the public to provide fresh feedback on revamped dog management rules for the district…
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