Latest from Far North District Council

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

Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign

A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.

Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara

Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.

Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub officially opened by Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern

Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub

Water saving efforts needed despite downpour

Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.

Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage

While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.

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.

Residents call for more police presence to catch speeding drivers

Proposal to reduce speed on a number of high-risk Northland roads.

Council threatens Facebook group with legal action

Facebook post critical of senior manager over dog issue sparks defamation warning.

Ports of Auckland's nemesis speaks out: Why he's fighting 'idiots' and congestion

Wayne Brown comes out swinging against critics of closing Auckland cargo ports.

Dog in council pound was sick, starving with puppies dead

Animal advocates want "justice for Rosie" after her 54-day stay in council's pound.

Court gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserve

Legal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over