Latest from Far North District Council

Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply

Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.

Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Calls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decision

The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.

What do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?

The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.

Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake

Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.

Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake

10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new plan

Kaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience

Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae

Labour's Māori caucus is given a reminder of the aspirations of Te Tai Tokerau at Waitangi

Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen

News snippets from across the region.

Water dam in Ngawha could start before the end of the year

More water storage facilities in Northland in the pipeline.

Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says

Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on

COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.

Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses

Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.

Protest group places rāhui on Kerikeri Inlet carpark plans

Occupation ends at Windsor Landing, but hapū group places cultural ban on construction.

Big Read: The inside story of a Facebook scrap with council - and claims of covert surveillance

The inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.