Kaikōura District Council
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Stan takes the town by storm
Stan the Civil Defence Dog was in Kaikōura for Shake Out and he had lots of fun visiting community groups, businesses and residents this week. He can't wait to come back and spend some more time in out beautiful district.
Read MoreBattle of the birds - Bird of the Year 2018
The annual vote for "Bird of the Year” is an opportunity to raise awareness of the desperate plight of all endangered and threatened birds throughout NZ. Both passionate advocates for nature, Nicky McArthur and Ailsa McGilvary-Howard, despite bird rivalry, happily join forces and ask you to vote to support Kaikōura's Hutton's Shearwater and Banded Dotteral's.
Read MoreSH1 speed limit consultation
The NZ Transport Agency is proposing new permanent speed limits along sections of State Highway 1 both north and south of Kaikōura. Consultation is open until 5pm November 2nd.
Read MoreCouncil Gets Ready for Shake Out
Kaikōura District Council is getting ready to build on community earthquake and tsunami preparedness as the national earthquake drill ‘Shake Out’ approaches.
Read MoreEleven year old local student reaches Top 10 in national competition to protect wildlife
Suburban School’s Olivia Doughty (11 years old) is one of the finalists in the 2018 Think Kind Student Competition for projects on how we can help animals.
Read MoreLibrary now available anytime, anywhere
The Kaikōura District Library has upgraded it's services, putting its catalogue online and allowing online membership sign-ups. Everyone with access to the internet is now able to browse the items the library has on offer. Members will soon be able to login and search, reserve and renew items online from any device, anywhere, anytime. Non-members can now apply online. Membership remains free for residents.
Read MoreKaikōura Water Zone Committee
Kaikōura Water Zone Committee is a group of people in our community that are passionate about water in Kaikōura.
Read MoreFreight trains to be operating 24/7
From 7 October 2018 daytime freight trains will be operating on the Main North Line track between Picton and Christchurch. Until now freight trains had only been running at night to allow repair work for the road and rail to continue during the day.
Read MoreStan takes the town by storm
Stan the Civil Defence Dog was in Kaikōura for Shake Out and he had lots of fun visiting community groups, businesses and residents this week. He can't wait to come back and spend some more time in out beautiful district.
Read MoreBattle of the birds - Bird of the Year 2018
The annual vote for "Bird of the Year” is an opportunity to raise awareness of the desperate plight of all endangered and threatened birds throughout NZ. Both passionate advocates for nature, Nicky McArthur and Ailsa McGilvary-Howard, despite bird rivalry, happily join forces and ask you to vote to support Kaikōura's Hutton's Shearwater and Banded Dotteral's.
Read MoreSH1 speed limit consultation
The NZ Transport Agency is proposing new permanent speed limits along sections of State Highway 1 both north and south of Kaikōura. Consultation is open until 5pm November 2nd.
Read MoreCouncil Gets Ready for Shake Out
Kaikōura District Council is getting ready to build on community earthquake and tsunami preparedness as the national earthquake drill ‘Shake Out’ approaches.
Read MoreEleven year old local student reaches Top 10 in national competition to protect wildlife
Suburban School’s Olivia Doughty (11 years old) is one of the finalists in the 2018 Think Kind Student Competition for projects on how we can help animals.
Read MoreLibrary now available anytime, anywhere
The Kaikōura District Library has upgraded it's services, putting its catalogue online and allowing online membership sign-ups. Everyone with access to the internet is now able to browse the items the library has on offer. Members will soon be able to login and search, reserve and renew items online from any device, anywhere, anytime. Non-members can now apply online. Membership remains free for residents.
Read MoreKaikōura Water Zone Committee
Kaikōura Water Zone Committee is a group of people in our community that are passionate about water in Kaikōura.
Read MoreFreight trains to be operating 24/7
From 7 October 2018 daytime freight trains will be operating on the Main North Line track between Picton and Christchurch. Until now freight trains had only been running at night to allow repair work for the road and rail to continue during the day.
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