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Hurunui Enters Head Start To Create New North Canterbury Unitary Authority
Friday, 7 August 2026, 3:51 pm | Hurunui District Council
Central Government is anticipated to make decisions on whether they support Head Start proposals in September. More >>
Hurunui Residents Back North Canterbury Unitary Authority Option
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 10:34 am | Hurunui District Council
Residents were first asked whether Council should take part in the “Head Start” amalgamation process, with 97% of responses agreeing with this direction. More >>
Council Ticks Off Next Step In Transition Of Water Services
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 4:12 pm | Hurunui District Council
The agreement formally supports the transfer of responsibility for water services and the associated assets to KHWS, which commenced operations on 1 July 2026. More >>
Local Champions Recognised At Community Service Awards
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 1:20 pm | Hurunui District Council
The evening once again highlighted the many ways Council works alongside its communities to facilitate, advocate and provide targeted support to help those communities achieve and see Hurunui thrive. More >>
Water Services Board Complete, With New Director Appointments
Monday, 15 June 2026, 2:18 pm | Hurunui District Council
The appointments bring the KHWS board to its full complement of five directors, alongside Chair Karl Smith, Lee Babe and Ross Pickworth. More >>
Council Decides Not To Proceed With Fly Ride
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 10:09 am | Hurunui District Council
Hurunui District Council Mayor Marie Black said the decision reflects the need to respond to current market conditions while remaining mindful of the long-standing interest in the project. More >>
Mill Road Safety Needs Coordinated Approach
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:15 pm | Hurunui District Council
“Road safety is our primary focus, and finding a cost-effective measure to remedy that, is important in this situation,” said Mayor Black. More >>
A Different Look For Hurunui’s Rates Bill
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5:05 pm | Hurunui District Council
Councillors voted in favour of a growth adjusted rates increase for the 2026/27 year of 5.31%, which includes rates for three waters. More >>
Appointment Of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Directors
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11:19 am | Hurunui District Council
The two councils have also commenced recruitment of a further two board members – one to be appointed by the Hurunui District Council and one by the Kaikōura District Council. More >>
Council Ratifies Youth Council Submission On Speed Limit
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 2:01 pm | Hurunui District Council
Their submission went one step further however, recommending the speed limit be reduced to 50 km/h from the proposed 60 km/h, considering current use and future development in the growing area. More >>
Event Planned For Parents Of Neurodivergent Children
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:17 am | Hurunui District Council
The event is done by helping parents and caregivers explore what might be impacting on their children and introducing ideas to co-regulate and problem-solve. More >>
South Ward Community Board Chews Over Dog Park
Friday, 13 February 2026, 3:23 pm | Hurunui District Council
The pros and cons of both sites were discussed in detail at the meeting, with approximate costs of both options and long-term suitability at the forefront of the conversation. More >>
Councils Come Together To Discuss Common Issues
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:55 pm | Hurunui District Council
Five directors in total will be sought for these positions - three appointed jointly, and one appointed by each of the two Councils. More >>
Local Water Done Well – January Update
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2:32 pm | Hurunui District Council
It’s currently expected the cost of providing water services in the Kaikōura district will be met by Kaikōura water services users, and the costs of providing water services in the Hurunui district will be met by Hurunui water services users. More >>
Detours Affecting Our Local Roads
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:59 am | Hurunui District Council
Please visit New Zealand Transport Authority/Waka Kotahi website or Facebook page for updated information. More >>
Hurunui And Kaikōura District Councils Adopt WSCCO Constitution And Shareholders’ Agreement
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:58 pm | Hurunui District Council
After draft documents were considered by the Local Water Done Well Reference Group in November, with workshops run in December to refine the documents, followed by legal review — both the Constitution and Shareholders’ Agreement were approved More >>
Total Council Asset Value Tops One Billion Dollars
Monday, 8 December 2025, 9:17 am | Hurunui District Council
Prepared by Council staff and audited by Audit New Zealand, the report is written each year to provide information to assist communities in assessing the performance of the Council. More >>
Decision Made On Grierson Avenue Proposal
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 1:33 pm | Hurunui District Council
This mandates that a local authority must identify and assess all reasonably practicable options for achieving a decision's objective, considering their advantages and disadvantages. More >>
Lending A Hand For Secure Drinking Water
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 8:46 am | Hurunui District Council
Chair/Treasurer of Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust Wayne Street said recent issues have been very challenging for the Camp, and this loan is a lifeline to get these concerns sorted. More >>
Further Investigation Required For Grierson Avenue Proposal
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 2:07 pm | Hurunui District Council
The estimated total cost of constructing the Grierson Avenue extension including land purchases and legal costs is $1.4 million. No decision has been made on how this could be funded if the construction was to be approved. More >>
