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Private Plan Change Allowing for First Apartments in Hanmer
Friday, 11 February 2011, 4:44 pm | Hurunui District Council
A bid to establish a new residential development in Hanmer Springs – the first to include apartment style living in the village - has passed a major hurdle. The Hurunui District Council this week adopted a hearing panel recommendation to rezone ... More >>
Council Drafts Rules Around Freedom Camping
Friday, 4 February 2011, 4:11 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is looking to clamp down on campers who avoid designated camping grounds and leave roadsides in a mess. A draft ‘freedom camping bylaw’ has just been released for consultation which, if adopted, would ban basic backpacker ... More >>
Long Awaited Safety Improvements to Amberley Beach Road
Friday, 28 January 2011, 4:52 pm | Hurunui District Council
Contractors are about to start major safety improvements on the main access route to Amberley Beach. The work will centre around the widening and reshaping of the Amberley Beach Road/Hursley Terrace intersection, which Hurunui District Council ... More >>
Swimming Pools Under The Spotlight
Monday, 24 January 2011, 7:53 pm | Hurunui District Council
Swimming Pools Under The Spotlight They’re a great place to take a dip in summer, but backyard swimming pools also need to be properly fenced and maintained. That’s why each year the Hurunui District Council conducts an audit to ensure gates latch ... More >>
Revellers Reminded Of New Years Eve Liquor Bans
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 1:02 pm | Hurunui District Council
Revelers are being warned not to consume alcohol on the streets of Hanmer Springs or Gore Bay on New Years Eve unless they want to start 2011 in jail. More >>
Restrictions on Lighting Fires in Hurunui
Monday, 20 December 2010, 11:43 am | Hurunui District Council
There are now restrictions on the lighting of all open fires within the Hurunui District as the area gears up for another long hot summer. Fire restrictions are now in force which means it is illegal to light any outdoor fire (except barbeques) ... More >>
Council To Encourage Dialogue Over Wind Farm Proposal
Friday, 17 December 2010, 8:15 pm | Hurunui District Council
Council To Encourage Dialogue Over Wind Farm Proposal The Hurunui District Council has agreed to encourage dialogue between two parties at odds over a wind farm proposal for the district. Meridian Energy is looking to establish a 31-hectare wind farm ... More >>
School Achievers Recognised
Friday, 17 December 2010, 12:13 pm | Hurunui District Council
Annie Fleming, Jacob Smith, Benjamin Parkinson, Rose Sutherland, Hamish Ainsley, Angus Gibb and Harry Pirie are this year’s recipients of the Hurunui Secondary School Achievers Awards. More >>
Algal Bloom Discovered in Waipara River Prompts Warnings
Friday, 10 December 2010, 11:16 am | Hurunui District Council
The potentially toxic algae, Phormidium, has been discovered in the Ashley and Waipara Rivers. Phormidium – is a thick dark brown or black algae – that attaches to rocks on the river bed. It can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested. Hurunui ... More >>
Council Calls for Reinstatement of Sewerage Subsidies
Friday, 3 December 2010, 11:48 am | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is urging Government to reinstate a subsidy scheme to help struggling rural communities upgrade outdated sewerage systems. More >>
Council Looking to Relax Rules Around Minor Dwelling Units
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:18 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is looking to make it easier to erect a second dwelling on a single rural lot, where specific conditions are met. The Council is proposing a change to the District Plan which would remove the need to seek resource consent ... More >>
New Business And Industrial Zones Confirmed for Amberley
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:09 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has confirmed a new business zone and additional zoned industrial land for Amberley. Environmental Services Manager, Judith Batchelor, says the new Business 1 (town centre) zone will ensure appropriate development that would ... More >>
Hurunui Opens Its Hearts to West Coasters
Friday, 26 November 2010, 11:08 am | Hurunui District Council
Collection points have been established at Council offices and libraries where residents of the district can leave donations and messages of support. The decision was made at today’s monthly council meeting where it was noted that some Councillors and ... More >>
Queen Mary Hospital Vesting Ceremony
Monday, 15 November 2010, 2:44 pm | Hurunui District Council
Seven years ago the Canterbury District Health Board deemed Queen Mary Hospital at Hanmer Springs, surplus to its requirements and put it up for sale. More >>
Controlled Burns Causing Headaches For Firefighter
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 11:34 am | Hurunui District Council
Controlled Burns Causing Headaches For Firefighters Firefighters are urging landowners to advise them or the Hurunui District Council when they are planning a controlled burn after a series of unnecessary callouts. Principal Rural Fire Officer, Allan ... More >>
New Council Sweeps Clean at First Meeting
Monday, 1 November 2010, 5:27 pm | Hurunui District Council
The newly sworn in Hurunui District Council has adopted a new and more streamlined approach to business. More >>
First Tsunami Warning Sirens For Hurunui
Friday, 15 October 2010, 1:15 pm | Hurunui District Council
The sirens have been erected on poles outside the community centres at both Amberley Beach and Leithfield Beach. More >>
Cheviot Gets New Fire Tanker
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 2:23 pm | Hurunui District Council
Firefighters in Cheviot are now better equipped to fight any blazes that may threaten homes or lives in the township. More >>
Hurunui Opposes to Water Conservation Order
Friday, 8 October 2010, 2:37 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Council this week filed a new submission to be heard by independent hearing commissioners now the matter has been moved away from the jurisdiction of the Environment Court following the passage of the Environment Canterbury Act. More >>
Council Plans to Cement History in New Pathway
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:43 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is looking for up to thirteen ‘stories’, to inlay into narration stations beside the new footpath to be known as the ‘Hurunui Pathway’ that will run in front of Chamberlain Park to Bank Street along Carters. More >>
