Far North District Council () is the territorial authority for the Far North District of New Zealand. The council is led by the mayor of Far North, who is currently Moko Tepania. There are also nine ward councillors. Councillors Mayor Moko Tepania Ngā Tai o Tokerau Ward: Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Tāmati Rakena, Babe Kapa & Penetaui Kleskovic Bay of Islands Whangaroa ward: Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford, Steve McNally & Ann Court Kaikohe-Hokianga ward: John Vujcich Te Hiku ward: Felicity Foy, Mate Radich History The council was formed in 1989, replacing the Bay of Islands County Council, Kaikohe Borough Council (1947–1989), Kaitaia Borough Council (1922–1989), Hokianga County Council, Mangonui County Council and Whangaroa County Council (1876–1989). In 2020, the council had 384 staff, including 55 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,428. References External links Far North District Council Far North District Politics of the Northland Region Territorial authorities of New Zealand