The Far North District is a hot-spot for Kiwis looking to get away over the holidays. 

However, due to the impacts of cyclones, storms and COVID - the area's businesses are still struggling. 

Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania told Andrew Dickens that tourism this summer is key to boosting Northland's struggling businesses.

'We need you all to come up here and spend your money because our businesses bloody need it.'

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