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Majority Satisfied With Council Performance
Friday, 6 November 2020, 12:17 pm | Hurunui District Council
Hurunui residents have been surveyed and the majority are ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the Council’s performance. The Hurunui District Council recently used Opinions Market Research to undertake a Resident & Ratepayer Satisfaction ... More >>
Funding To Encourage Responsible Camping
Friday, 16 October 2020, 3:06 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is pleased to announce it can continue building on responsible camping efforts around the district, thanks to renewed Government funding. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved $185,705 ... More >>
What The Flush
Friday, 9 October 2020, 1:25 pm | Hurunui District Council
The council has recently completed several wastewater upgrades and is reminding all Hurunui residents to flush responsibly. The term “flush and forget” could not be further from the truth when it comes to taking care of your home. The reality ... More >>
HDC The First Council In New Zealand To Meet MoH Water Safety Plan (WSP) Approval
Friday, 2 October 2020, 4:41 pm | Hurunui District Council
The first Water Safety Plan (WSP) approved under the Ministry of Health’s new framework has been awarded to Hurunui District Council. The Culverden drinking water scheme is the first one in New Zealand to receive the tick from the Ministry. This ... More >>
Vacancies Filled With Enthusiasm On The Hanmer Springs Community Board
Thursday, 1 October 2020, 8:17 am | Hurunui District Council
Newly appointed Hanmer Springs Community Board member Bobby Harpur. The alpine town in northern Hurunui is in full steam as we begin to close in on a very challenging 2020, and there will be great confidence around the Hanmer Springs Community Board ... More >>
2020 Community Awards
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 4:22 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council would like to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Hurunui Community Awards, including those who received community service awards and those who received heritage and environmental funding. The recipients were presented ... More >>
HDC Accepts Stimulus Funding For Three Waters Delivery
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 4:01 pm | Hurunui District Council
At a Council meeting this morning, Thursday August 27th, Councillors voted in favour of signing a Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU) and separate Funding Agreement under which, Hurunui District Council (HDC) will receive part of the $761 million of COVID-19 ... More >>
Three Waters Reform Proposed By Government
Friday, 14 August 2020, 3:51 pm | Hurunui District Council
The New Zealand Government is proposing a nationwide reform of Three Waters service delivery arrangements. The Government’s proposal envisages the setting up of one to five water authorities nationwide. Currently, delivery of water services in each ... More >>
Council Services And Level 2
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 12:09 pm | Hurunui District Council
The majority of Council facilities remain open to the public at Alert Level 2 - including transfer stations, playgrounds, libraries and service centres. We have reintroduced Level 2 safety protocols and ask all visitors to maintain social distancing, ... More >>
Slight Rates Increase For The District
Monday, 6 July 2020, 1:58 pm | Hurunui District Council
Annual Key community projects will retain their funding and the increase in rates will remain at 3.74% in the Hurunui District this year. The Hurunui District Annual Plan 2020-21 was adopted by the Council at its meeting of Thursday June 25, 2020. ... More >>
Dog Responsibility Is Better For Everyone
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 3:59 pm | Hurunui District Council
Being a Responsible Dog Owner in the Hurunui District means a few extra dollars will stay in your wallet. It’s that time of year again, dog registrations are due at the moment with the final payment date of August 1st. Records indicate there are ... More >>
Community Feedback Changes Annual Plan
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 4:39 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council today considered all community feedback and adopted the Annual Plan for 2021. Following the council’s significant loss in revenue due to COVID-19 and the hardships residents and businesses face, the Hurunui District ... More >>
First Meeting Of The Hurunui Youth Council
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 2:49 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui Youth Council had their first meeting of the year on the 9th of June, after being delayed by COVID-19. At the meeting, the Council elected their Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. During the meeting, the council identified significant projects ... More >>
Hurunui District Council CEO Announced
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 9:05 am | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council has made its decision following the Chief Executive Officer recruitment process. Mayor Marie Black made the announcement, wrapping up the Mayor and Councillor lead recruitment. “It is with great pleasure that I announce ... More >>
New Bore Softens Amberley Water
Monday, 8 June 2020, 5:26 pm | Hurunui District Council
A newly drilled bore is now the primary source of water for Amberley and is estimated to soften the water by nearly 50% The new water source was commissioned prior to COVID-19 Lockdown and has been slowly introduced over the last few months. It is ... More >>
Subsidised Internet Reduces “Digital Divide”
Friday, 5 June 2020, 5:13 pm | Hurunui District Council
Subsidised internet, in the form of a programme called Skinny Jump, is now cheaper and more widely available to those who may struggle getting online The Spark Foundation and Skinny have announced reduced rates for using Skinny Jump modems, their popular ... More >>
Youth Conservation Project Gains Momentum
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 5:37 pm | Hurunui District Council
One year on from the launch of a youth led conservation site in Balmoral Forest, work continues to restore native flora to the area and create a space where Hurunui youth can exercise guardianship of the land. The Hurunui Youth Kaitiakitanga Project* ... More >>
Council Facilities Reopen In Level 2
Monday, 18 May 2020, 11:52 am | Hurunui District Council
Many public facilities across the Hurunui reopened last week as the nation returned to Alert Level 2. Immediately reopened council facilities included the likes of playgrounds and reserves, libraries, public toilets, and service centers. Some facilities require ... More >>
Big Recycling Changes For Canterbury
Friday, 24 April 2020, 5:03 pm | Hurunui District Council
Canterbury’s recycling sorting facility is reopening under Alert Level 3, and kerbside recycling will start being processed again, rather than stored, from Monday 4 May. The move brings changes to the types of plastics that can be recycled, and ... More >>
Rates Decisions To Come
Friday, 17 April 2020, 6:58 pm | Hurunui District Council
The Hurunui District Council is assessing how the district’s rates will be impacted by COVID-19 and working on solutions for residents that maintain essential services. Council continues to work hard maintaining many essential services for the district ... More >>
