Northland Regional Council (NRC) is reviewing its user fees and charges for 2026/27 and is seeking feedback by Thursday 02 April.

Proposed changes include a 2.6% inflation adjustment, updated water-use annual return charges and a simplified single field-test charge.

To read the full proposal and share your views head to NRC’s website: www.nrc.govt.nz/userfees

This year NRC is not seeking feedback on its Annual Plan, as its 2024 Long-Term Plan programme - which was widely consulted on - remains largely unchanged. NRC is continuing to work towards a 0% increase in its total rates take for its Annual Plan which will be finalised mid-year.

Hokianga Link - Interim Operator 26022026

The Hokianga Link is one of the Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) regional BusLink services. Following the withdrawal of the previous operator, the NRC will be undertaking a formal tender process for a new operator to run the Hokianga Link service from June 2026.

This tender process is expected to take around 3 months. In the interim, to ensure continuity of service with minimal disruption to passengers, the Hokianga Link public bus service will be operated by the Kaikohe Bus Company from March through to the end of May.

There will be no changes to the current bus timetable or route operated.

Rawene passengers are requested to ring Kaikohe Bus Company on 09 401 0193 for any pre-bookings.

Hokianga Link timetables and more information can be found at buslink.co.nz

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