Northland mayors given wake up call from iwi 14 Jul 2021 08:39 AM Photo: Far North District Council Facebook. More Related Stories Related Podcast Tai Tokerau iwi leaders have told Northland’s mayors they need to work better among themselves and with Māori to deal with the challenges facing them. Te Kahu o„ Taonui chair Harry Burkhardt says there has been an uneven response from the Far North, Whangarei and Northland Regional councils to issues such as Maori wards, significant natural areas and the Three Waters reforms, leading to increased anxiety in the community. A hui in Kaikohe last week between the mayors and iwi noted reforms led by central government will change the local government landscape in Te Tai Tokerau.