John Carter

Midweek Mediawatch: Hayden Donnell talked to Bryan Crump about a TVNZ emergency housing expose that also raised questions about coverage of the issue - and how the Herald set the record straight on a… Audio

The Mayor of the Far North is unhappy, saying Northland was put into lockdown for 11 days last October for no reason.

RNZ this morning revealed that the two women with Covid-19 who sparked a lockdown… Audio

The search continues today for the last person still missing after the Enchanter fishing charter vessel sank off Otou North Cape on Sunday.

Four died, and five were rescued.

Far North Iwi have… Audio

After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.

The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Audio

The scrub fire in Northland which has forced the evacuation of the settlement of Kaimaumau overnight.

Far North mayor John Carter has just received a briefing from Fire and Emergency was at the… Audio

Residents in the Northland settlement of Kaimaumau have evacuated as firefighters battle a massive scrub fire that has grown to 600 hectares.

A nearby school and marae opened their doors late last… Audio

The Far North is now in alert level 3 lockdown after a two unlinked cases in the township of Taipa north of Kerkeri prompted a snap shift in alert levels last night.

There is now a makeshift border… Audio

Far North District Mayor John Carter told Checkpoint the level 3 lockdown for the top of Northland is "disappointing but it's the right decision."

"We need to keep people safe... We also need them to… Video, Audio

Northland will join most of the country at Alert level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday.

It is a relief for the Far North District Council Mayor John Carter.

He spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

Mayor John Carter is "fuming and frustrated" at the actions of two women, who he says are effectively holding the Far North to ransom.

Te Tai Tokerau will remain at alert level 3 until at least… Audio

One leader who's most happy with his area going down to level 2 is Far North mayor John Carter.

He believes the situation remains potentially fraught - not least with his region boxed off from the… Audio

Northland joins the coveted level 3 club from 12am Friday, after 27 wastewater samples taken from across the region came up clear of Covid-19.

That means Auckland will be completely cut off from the… Video, Audio

Far North District Mayor John Carter told Checkpoint there are some serious questions that need answers regarding lockdown.

"How can Wellington have some cases and yet go to level three, we don't… Video, Audio

There will be a hikoi in Northland on Friday, where hundreds are expected at the Far North District Council office in Kaikohe in opposition to re-designating their whenua as Significant Natural Areas.

As more banks shut up shop around the country, there are increasing calls for the industry to find a solution to a lack of service in rural areas. Earlier this year Kiwibank confirmed it would close… Audio

Cash strapped Northland councils are delighted at the prospect of getting their hands on some of the $3.8b fund that could help them build more houses.

The infrastructure fund is part of the… Audio

We have the latest earthquake update from Far North Mayor John Carter, RNZ reporter Nita Blake Persen, Whakatane mayor Judy Turner, Murphy's camp ground owner Shane Salter, Opotiki Holiday Park… Audio

Pressure is on many provincial towns as population growth sparks new housing developments which eat into prime food producing land. Horticulture New Zealand says it's vital to have protections for… Audio