Return of Keep NZ Beautiful Awards that saw Kaitāia named Most Beautiful Small Town
Kaitāia may have battle to retain Most Beautiful Small Town title.
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13 Far North finalists in Northland Environmental Awards
Winners of the NRC Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards will be announced tomorrow.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best
Nami Verasche from Pak’nSave Kaitāia takes out Northland Checker of the Year competition.
Making a material difference
Kaitāia's Anō Anō sessions turning discarded fabric into new creations.
Amidst a broader shift towards homegrown, one Kaitāia chef takes the local route to ingredients
As one Far North chef supports local growers, a shift towards homegrown is sprouting
Bay of Islands’ Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations go off in style
Fireworks and fun mark Bay of Islands' Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations.
News briefs from the Far North - Newest AB gets a win, Aroha Island closure and NRC advice
News snippets from the Far North.
Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
A festival-hot time this July in Kerikeri
A jovial musical affair is on the cards for next month's inaugural craft beer festival.
Creativity comes down to giving it a go, say artisans
The Far North's largest indoor artisan market once again shone through the winter rain.
Māori engagement needed to best protect treasures and knowledge
Engagement is urged with a movement to protect Māori treasures and knowledge.
Northland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trend
A look at Northland's cycle touring offering and its lucrative potential.
Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists
Doubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.
‘Commonsense’ action required as youth ‘bear the brunt’ of climate crisis
Kaitāia College students learn about climate change, but are troubled by inaction.
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.
Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.
News in brief from the Far North - scooter success, electoral deadline and SH10 roadworks
News snippets from the Far North
'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July
He's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.
Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order
Kaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.
Far North news in brief: Meningococcal warning, Lotto luck, interim FNDC CEO
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town
Three weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia MenzShed expanding on new site
MenzShed Kaitāia has doubled its membership, including two women, since moving.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
DoC issues warnings as seal silly season hits Far North
Beware: Seal silly season will have fur seals basking on the Far North coastline.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
Owner of hostel deemed dangerous staying put
Kaitāia's Hike and Bike hostel has been closed over fire alarm safety concerns.
Far North news in brief: Spray meeting postponed and win for advocates
News snippets from the Far North.
13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter
Three years in the making, Kaiakohe animal shelter opens
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.
Cash offered for leads to stolen Far North church bell
The community surrounding a recently-sold Broadwood Church would like its bell returned.