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- Rāwene smart water meters detect 16 leaks in first week
A network of smart water meters in Rāwene is uncovering leaks that may previously have gone unnoticed for months.
- Far North News Briefs: Students plant 300 trees; Māori Language Week hīkoi; forestry awards
Students at Kaurihohore School planted nearly 300 trees on the school's boundary in late August. Enviro class teacher Vikki Tuckey said students had been involved in developing outdoor areas at the school and gained a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. The plants were provided by Kaipara Moana Remediation and its partnership with Enviroschools and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.
- Northland wildfire season: Firefighters prepare for hotter, drier El Niño conditions
Firefighters are ramping up preparations for what could be one of Northland's most challenging wildfire seasons, as forecasters warn a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring hotter, drier and windier conditions over spring and summer.
- Far North Proposed District Plan: 32 appeals filed in Environment Court
Thirty-two appeals have been lodged against the Far North's Proposed District Plan, including one from Top Energy that says proposed rules could increase costs for consumers.
- Awanui vape shop: Residents protest proposed fourth store
Community opposition is mounting against a proposed fourth vape shop in Awanui, with residents staging daily protests outside the premises and a separate petition attracting hundreds of signatures within hours of launching.
- Kaitāia Business Association chair Josh Kirby steps down after three years
After helping steer Kaitāia's business community through flooding, state highway closures and the recent Northland Mill shutdown, Kaitāia Business Association (KBA) chair Josh Kirby is stepping down.
- On The Up: Kerikeri ranked world's fifth-best destination for seasonal agricultural work
Kerikeri has been named one of the world's best destinations for seasonal agricultural workers, with the Far North town ranked fifth for fruit-picking and harvest jobs.
- Far North news briefs: Track closure at Rānui Recreation Reserve; Aims Games to start; Kauri v Spirit
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- Far North author Lisa Shirley wins Koru Award for romance novel It Started with a List
After years of writing fantasy and science fiction, a Far North author's decision to try her hand at romance has earned her a national writing award.
- Far North news briefs: Korimako Trio in Northland; Village Arts Gallery reopens; wild goats are under fire
The Village Arts Gallery in Hokianga will reopen on Saturday following its winter break. During the break, the gallery carried out building maintenance and refreshed the small works gallery with new artwork. Its opening exhibition is Rakau, featuring Adrienne Martyn's Kauri photographic installation. Martyn's work is supported by a group of Hokianga artists who work in wood. The exhibition opens on Saturday at 11am and runs to October 18.
Featured documents
- Northland ripe for solar
Northland’s recent widespread and persistent power outages have driven a “definite hike in interest” in solar systems from fed-up residents seeking self-sufficiency....
- LETTERS
Health and safety ‘gone crazy’
Just have to respond to [Peter Jackson’s] editorial. Brilliantly put and I just hope other national papers pick up on it. It so reflects what most of us think about how the whole issue of health and safety has gone crazy… and the horrendous and unnecessary costs associated with it....
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
- Northland champions named on honours list
Companion of the King’s Service...
