Eleven exceptional Kaipara citizens have been recognised for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Citizens Awards.

A three unitary authority model for Northland has been put forward by Kaipara District Council as an alternative approach for local government reform.

Council will submit an alternative to central government ahead of the 9 August deadline.

Volunteer-led Maungatūroto Public Library opens doors in new home

While Hayley’s a South Island girl at heart, her feet have been firmly planted in Dargaville for almost 10 years, since a camping trip to Kai Iwi Lakes in 2017.

The Northland Elected Member Steering Group met this week and agreed to recommend a proposal for the future of local government in the region to Whangarei District Council, Far North District Council and Northland Regional Council.

A special citizenship ceremony was held overlooking the Northern Wairoa River.

Kaipara District Council has decided not to support the Northland Elected Member Steering Group's recommendation to develop a Head Start proposal.

A steering group of elected members from across all four Northland councils has recommended a preferred option.

The Maungatūroto Community Library will soon reopen in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

An innovative floodgate was officially opened on the weekend at G Canal in Ruawai.