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Mangawhai ratepayer who fought sewerage scheme faces Friday deadline for $115k payment
A retired Mangawhai couple face losing their house unless they come up with $115,000 by Friday.
Strengthened climate change action call for Far North District Council
A Far North local government leader is calling on her council to take a stronger stand on climate change's already-happening local impacts.
Whangārei District Council cuts staff costs
Whangārei District Council is slashing $2 million from its staff running costs.
Whangārei rates to be used towards likely $3m council Covid-19 relief
Whangārei District Council is looking to set up a $3 million Covid-19 relief package using ratepayers' money.
Whangārei Council considers $6m rate cut from budget
Whangārei District Council will meet next week to likely pare back a 5.2 percent rates rise because of the recession brought about by Covid-19.
Covid-19: Northland councillors not taking pay cut but encouraged to make donations
Northland's elected local government leaders are holding on to their current levels of remuneration - in spite of the region's growing Covid-19 impact.
Northland councils’ rates under spotlight
Northland councils are looking closely at rates payments amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown.
Kaipara District Council holds first public online meeting
Kaipara District Council has held one of New Zealand's first live-streamed public council meetings in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19: Northland tsunami siren testing called off after warning
Northland's tsunami siren testing was called off at the last minute over the weekend after a warning by New Zealand's civil defence chief.
Northlanders boost pest control during Covid-19 lockdown
Northlanders are taking to the region's pest plants and animals around their properties during Covid-19 lockdown.
Transparency a challenge for Northland during lockdown
The Northland Regional Council is assuring the public that democracy is alive and well, despite them being unable to attend its meetings.
Moves to make horticultural water available to Kaikohe residents
Far North District Council is aiming to tap into new government-funded Kaikohe water storage to permanently supply the mid-north town.
Northland’s first potential coronavirus case being tested
Northland can expect 200 Covid-19 coronavirus cases with up to five deaths over the next three months, according to modelling.
Controversial civic centre upsize goes ahead
Whangarei ratepayers are to get an upsized $48 million new civic centre - without public consultation on its increased cost.
Campground lease extension angers local iwi
Far North District Council's lease extension for Houhora Heads motor camp has angered local iwi Ngai Takoto, who opposed the move from the outset.
Whananaki North baches 'an important part of NZ's history'
More than a century's heritage is continuing after Whananaki North's iconic foreshore baches recently gained another 10-year 'licence to occupy' extension. Video
Whangarei facing water use cuts
Whangarei's almost 100,000 residents will likely soon need to cut their water use as the district moves to help desperate water-shortage-hit Far North and Kaipara communities.
Northland to Auckland highway to be country's second urban growth corridor
A multimillion dollar urban growth corridor could soon stretch from Northland to Auckland in the wake of major government infrastructure spending into Northland.
Call for Northland Māori to co-drive major infrastructure spend
Northland Māori are being urged to step up and play a part in bringing the region's $1 billion central government infrastructure spend to life.
Whangarei Chamber of Commerce calls for CBD university hub
A new university hub in Whangarei's inner city is being proposed by the Northland Chamber of Commerce.
Infrastructure NZ says RMA needs to be replaced
Big changes are needed in the way regional development is managed according to New Zealand's $300 billion infrastructure industry.
Northland mayors launch social media push for infrastructure projects
Almost 180,000 Northlanders are being called on to get behind a new Kia Kaha Northland social media campaign to bring five huge infrastructure projects to the region.
Northland mayors call for more infrastructure
Northland's mayors are throwing their weight into a new joint campaign to bring more multi-million dollar infrastructure into the region.
$700m boost: Council boss heralds new era of growth for Whangarei
The face of Whangarei is set to change dramatically in the next decade in the wake of the Government's $700 million Northland roading and rail infrastructure spend.
Northland health official urges vigilence over coronavirus travel risk
Northlanders travelling or from Wuhan central China should seek immediate medical advice if they develop flu-like symptoms upon their return, says the region's top health official.