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Local government reform - the way ahead..

Media advisory – Far North unitary authority bid

Posted: 30 January 2013

A few brief comments from Northland Regional Council Chairman Craig Brown in the wake of confirmation the Local Government Commission is to consider the Far North District Council’s application for unitary authority status:

Mussels growing on a Northland marine farm.

Consents granted for 94-hectare Far North marine farm

Posted: 30 January 2013

Two independent commissioners have granted permission for a 94 hectare marine farm off Stephenson Island in the Far North, citing the significant economic benefits it will bring to an “impoverished” part of the country.

2010 drought.

Water shortages, restrictions possible, NRC warns

Posted: 25 January 2013

Northland’s district councils, major industries and consented water users are being urged to closely monitor their water use and prepare for possible shortages and restrictions unless there is significant rain over the next month or two.

Taste testing eel pate.

Smoked eel pate the latest field days treat

Posted: 21 January 2013

Smoked eel pate will be the tasty treat designed to entice visitors to the Northland Regional Council’s marquee at next month’s Northland Field Days in Dargaville.

A correctly registered jetski.

Jetskis must be registered, used sensibly, public reminded

Posted: 17 January 2013

The Northland Regional Council is reminding jetski users their machines must be registered for use in the region, should be operated responsibly - and not by unsupervised young people.

Draft Annual Plan 2013-14.

General rates increase more than halved in Draft Annual Plan

Posted: 16 January 2013

Better-than-expected investment earnings and a close look at its budget have enabled the Northland Regional Council to more than halve its previously signalled general rates increase.

CityLink bus.

Bus timetables to be reviewed to improve wait times

Posted: 10 January 2013

Timetables for all six routes that make up Whangarei’s CityLink public bus service are to be reviewed over the next few weeks as part of a bid to improve waiting times for passengers.