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Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs

Mayor Craig Mackle would like to thank all the businesses that have taken part in the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme so far.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Kaikōura Health Update

As we are currently at Alert level 2 and we know the disease can spread very quickly so we’d like to remind everyone to follow the guidelines below:
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update

The Government has announced a regional response to the recent COVID -19 community outbreak in New Zealand. This means that COVID Level 3 protocols came into effect from 11.59 hrs, 14 February for Auckland. The remainder of the country will be at COVID Level 2*. *These Alert Levels are for a period of 3 days until midnight on Wednesday.* *For more information click here.
Read MoreFrom the Mayor

I’ve enjoyed working with our new CEO Will Doughty over the last couple of weeks. Will has a good understanding of the issues facing us and has quickly got up to speed with projects the Council is currently working on. I’ve been mightily impressed so far and I’m looking forward to working with him and the rest of the Council team.
Read MoreNCTIR Canopy Project Update

Permanent rockfall protection project, SH1 South of Kaikōura – night closures extending. The NCTIR team are at work completing the rockfall canopy south of Kaikōura. Night closures continue from Sunday – Thursday with the same opening timetable. To view the timetable please visit www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c[https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4vr-CJyBA6SyYQ7fGsneD?domain=nzta.govt.nz] or download here.
Read MoreNewsletter now out!
The February issue of our newsletter has flown into inboxes!
Read MoreTsunami Warning Signs

Did you know that there are no tsunami sirens in Kaikōura? In the event of a long or strong earthquake, the quake itself may be the only warning of a tsunami. Do not wait for further instructions, notifications or advice, evacuate immediately after the shaking has stopped.
Read MoreCEO Angela Oosthuizen farewells Kaikōura

This is my final month as the CEO of Kaikōura District Council. Over the last 5 years there have been some big challenges and curveballs, but it’s also been a time of growth and opportunity for the district which I feel privileged to have been a part of.
Read MoreMayoral Taskforce for Jobs

Mayor Craig Mackle would like to thank all the businesses that have taken part in the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme so far.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Kaikōura Health Update

As we are currently at Alert level 2 and we know the disease can spread very quickly so we’d like to remind everyone to follow the guidelines below:
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update

The Government has announced a regional response to the recent COVID -19 community outbreak in New Zealand. This means that COVID Level 3 protocols came into effect from 11.59 hrs, 14 February for Auckland. The remainder of the country will be at COVID Level 2*. *These Alert Levels are for a period of 3 days until midnight on Wednesday.* *For more information click here.
Read MoreFrom the Mayor

I’ve enjoyed working with our new CEO Will Doughty over the last couple of weeks. Will has a good understanding of the issues facing us and has quickly got up to speed with projects the Council is currently working on. I’ve been mightily impressed so far and I’m looking forward to working with him and the rest of the Council team.
Read MoreNCTIR Canopy Project Update

Permanent rockfall protection project, SH1 South of Kaikōura – night closures extending. The NCTIR team are at work completing the rockfall canopy south of Kaikōura. Night closures continue from Sunday – Thursday with the same opening timetable. To view the timetable please visit www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c[https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4vr-CJyBA6SyYQ7fGsneD?domain=nzta.govt.nz] or download here.
Read MoreNewsletter now out!
The February issue of our newsletter has flown into inboxes!
Read MoreTsunami Warning Signs

Did you know that there are no tsunami sirens in Kaikōura? In the event of a long or strong earthquake, the quake itself may be the only warning of a tsunami. Do not wait for further instructions, notifications or advice, evacuate immediately after the shaking has stopped.
Read MoreCEO Angela Oosthuizen farewells Kaikōura

This is my final month as the CEO of Kaikōura District Council. Over the last 5 years there have been some big challenges and curveballs, but it’s also been a time of growth and opportunity for the district which I feel privileged to have been a part of.
Read More