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Government criticised over caulerpa plans as boating season peaks
Ngāti Kuta's Louise Clarke calls for urgent caulerpa surveillance as summer boat influx begins.
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Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
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Kaitāia’s Garden Safari delights visitors, boosts RDA funding
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Heartfelt thanks: Bay of Islands Farmers' Market hits 20-year milestone
Bay of Islands Farmers' Market celebrates two decades.
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Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election
Kaitāia man seeking voter feedback ahead of next year's local body elections
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A spooky event marks Kaitāia Gymnastics Club's recreational competition.
Hospital workers say patients were transferred because of lift breakdown
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Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day
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Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
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Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
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Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
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'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
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Far North lines team from Top Energy best in the country
Top award for Top Energy lines team
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Far North council puts pensioner flat upgrades on hold, considers selling them.
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