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![News in brief from the Far North - chopper appeal, disaster funding and SH10 crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News in brief from the Far North - chopper appeal, disaster funding and SH10 crash
News snippets from the Far North.
![Millions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Millions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather events
Far North residents can apply for Government funding for past and future weather events.
![Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best
Nami Verasche from Pak’nSave Kaitāia takes out Northland Checker of the Year competition.
![Return of Keep NZ Beautiful Awards that saw Kaitāia named Most Beautiful Small Town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Return of Keep NZ Beautiful Awards that saw Kaitāia named Most Beautiful Small Town
Kaitāia may have battle to retain Most Beautiful Small Town title.
![13 Far North finalists in Northland Environmental Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
13 Far North finalists in Northland Environmental Awards
Winners of the NRC Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards will be announced tomorrow.
![Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
![Making a material difference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Making a material difference
Kaitāia's Anō Anō sessions turning discarded fabric into new creations.
![Bay of Islands’ Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations go off in style](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bay of Islands’ Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations go off in style
Fireworks and fun mark Bay of Islands' Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations.
![Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists
Doubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.
![$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.
![Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.
![News in brief from the Far North - scooter success, electoral deadline and SH10 roadworks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News in brief from the Far North - scooter success, electoral deadline and SH10 roadworks
News snippets from the Far North
!['I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July
He's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.
![Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order
Kaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.
![Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
![SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town
Three weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA
![Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
![DoC issues warnings as seal silly season hits Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
DoC issues warnings as seal silly season hits Far North
Beware: Seal silly season will have fur seals basking on the Far North coastline.
![Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
![Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
![13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter
Three years in the making, Kaiakohe animal shelter opens
![Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.
![Owner of hostel deemed dangerous staying put](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Owner of hostel deemed dangerous staying put
Kaitāia's Hike and Bike hostel has been closed over fire alarm safety concerns.
![Far North news in brief: Spray meeting postponed and win for advocates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North news in brief: Spray meeting postponed and win for advocates
News snippets from the Far North.
![Flash new speed camera is first fixed device in the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Flash new speed camera is first fixed device in the Far North
New-generation speed camera between Kawakawa and Moerewa first fixed one in the Far North.
![Far North news briefs: Light festival, lotto win, Caulerpa rāhui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North news briefs: Light festival, lotto win, Caulerpa rāhui
News snippets from the Far North.
![Far North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewarded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Far North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewarded
National infrastructure awards see Far North projects win two of the four honours
![Cash offered for leads to stolen Far North church bell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cash offered for leads to stolen Far North church bell
The community surrounding a recently-sold Broadwood Church would like its bell returned.
![Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.