Peketa and Kincaid both have a 'Boil Water' notice in place. We have now moved into the Recovery Phase. Everyone is being urged to stay alert for signs of landslides. Please check our Facebook and news updates at the bottom of this page.
The 2024 - 2034 Long-Term Plan has been adopted. Click here to view the Long-Term Plan
Which Way Do You Want Kaikōura Moving?
Read about what is planned for 2026/27 and download a copy of the plan.
Learn all about our Walking and Riding Strategy
Simplifying Local Government Reforms, Cemetery Policy, Council Meeting News, Community Happenings
Gambling Policy, Stuart Smith Update, Community Grants, Council Meeting Outcomes, Community & More
Local Water Done Well News, Wakatu Quay Joint Venture, Council Meeting News, Community & More
Wakatu Quay Consultation, Economic Development Strategy, Protecting Penguins, Discretionary Grants
Inland Road – 4WD drive access only due to Cribb Creek ford crossing. Please take extreme care if you have to drive this route.
Kaikōura District Council advises that drone weed spraying will be undertaken at Pōhowera Park during the period 19–22 July 2026, subject to suitable weather conditions.
We will be closing early at 3pm. Thanks for your understanding.
💧 Water Services • Kincaid – Boil water notice remains in place • Peketa- Boil water notice remains in place • The water is still being treated with chlorine and UV
Simplifying Local Government - What does this mean for us? Matt Hoggard - 25 years in Planning, Dark Skies Photography Competition, Council Meeting Summary News and More
Gambling Policy Consultation, Council Meeting Outcomes, Community Happenings and More
Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services, Wakatu Quay Joint Venture, Council Meeting Decisions, Community Happenings and More!
Wakatu Quay Joint Venture Consultation, Economic Development Strategy, Discretionary Grants, Community Happenings & More!
Brand new, prefabricated toilet units are replacing the existing toilets in the West End.
Find out about key decisions and outcomes from this month's Council meeting. Footpath renewals funding, Wakatu Quay Roading, Drafting of the Reserve Management Plan for the Esplanade Reserve & more!
TO ALL LUDSTONE ROAD USERS: BG Contracting are planning to close Ludstone Road between Rorrisons Road and Mt Fyffe Road, from the Monday 30 September to Saturday the 12 October.
The Draft Kaikōura Spatial Plan is subject to public consultation from 12th September to 5pm on Friday 18th October 2024. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the draft