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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 >>
Councillors Endorse Working Agreement For Water Delivery
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 9:20 am | Hurunui District Council
The commitment agreement sets out how the two rural North Canterbury councils will work together to establish a joint Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO) as mandated by their communities during consultation earlier this year. More >>
Hurunui Council Raises Impact Of Feral Cats On Rural Environments
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:07 am | Hurunui District Council
Council’s Water and Land Coordinator Rima Herber, on behalf of a Council working group including West Ward councillors Tom Davies, Ross Barnes, and Dave Hislop, presented draft submissions for endorsement at last week’s Council meeting. More >>
Wheeled Excavator Programme Clears The Way For Safer Roads In Hurunui
Monday, 30 June 2025, 2:08 pm | Hurunui District Council
“Water is the biggest enemy of the roading network,” said Council’s Chief Operations Officer Dan Harris. “The wheeled excavator programme is helping to move water away from our roads as quickly as possible, making a real difference to road safety and ... More >>
New Roads Immortalise Amberley Legends
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:16 am | Hurunui District Council
The new McEwan Crescent will pay homage to Gordon McEwan, a blacksmith who worked for Arthur Burke Ltd Blacksmith Shop during the 20th century, and was put forward as a “tribute to local craftsmanship and community backbone”. More >>
Hurunui Council Reveals Average Rates Increase Of 3.37%
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 12:26 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Annual Plan was delivered with an unbalanced budget, with Council’s Chief Financial Officer Jason Beck noting that rates could have been set higher but a decision was made in the interests of being fiscally prudent on behalf of the community. More >>
Cost-Saving Water Project Sets Examples For Small Councils Nationwide
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:06 am | Hurunui District Council
The project involved upgrades to 16 water treatment plants at a total cost of $24 million to comply with water safety regulations requiring protozoa protection for each of these plants. More >>
