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![Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
![Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
![Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
![‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen boots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen boots
The items were meant to help raise funds for a Labour Weekend tournament.
![Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."
![Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.
![Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.
!['It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground
A dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.
![Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months
Around 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.
![Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
![Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years
Mangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.
![Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.
![Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
![News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North
![Far North public toilets hit by vandalism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
![Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands
![Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
![Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.
![Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers
![Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
![News snippets from the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.