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![Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
![Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
![‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
![Woman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse poo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Woman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse poo
A Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.
![Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
![Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later
The rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.
![Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
![Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.
![Kapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limit
Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.
![Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
![Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home
It's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.
![Far North District mayor recognised internationally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Far North District mayor recognised internationally
Moko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.
![Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
![Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
![Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
![Inside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Inside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tour
Roadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.
![Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
![Far North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in Hikurangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Far North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in Hikurangi
Hikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.
![Lease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continue
An independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.
![FNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii Marae](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
FNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii Marae
FNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.
![Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.