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KDC Newsletter September 2026

Flood Recovery, Current Consultations, Hot Weather Coming, Head Start Proposal Hold-up, Community Happenings & More

Council meeting summary news, 30th September 2026

South Bay Skate Park and Pump Track Proposal, District Plan Review and Housing Plan Changes, Feedback on the illustrative National Planning Reform Direction and more.

Kaikōura Mayor Responds to Governments Head Start Announcement

disappointment and frustration that the Government has delayed any decisions on progressing Head Start proposals to the detailed design stage.

Visitor Funding Boost for Kaikoura

The $835,000 IVL funding is warmly welcomed and will support community facilities, enhance visitor experiences, and prepare the district for future growth.

The Future of Kincaid Water

Are you interested in the scheme’s options moving forward? 💧

Notice of extension of local transition period

Section 94D, Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

​Matters for Decision – Council Meeting Summary News August 26th, 2026

Audit Exemption from LGA 2002 for KHWS, Economic Development Strategy for Consultation, Local Alcohol Policy for Consultation, Waitaha Canterbury Regional Spatial Plan and Plan Change 6 Decision

​💛 A helping hand for Kaikōura families 💛

From Monday 24th August, parents will share driving duties, giving families back more than two hours each day while reducing fuel costs and easing the pressure of an already challenging recovery.

​A fantastic first step for Pohowera Park

Friends of Pōhowera well and truly hit the ground running, with around 30 people, mostly local community members, turning up with spades at the ready to plant close to 300 native plants

KDC & MDC Submit Joint Head Start Proposal

The proposal seeks government approval to move to the detailed design phase and explores the establishment of an extended unitary authority for Marlborough and Kaikōura starting from 2028.

MDC backs Marlborough-Kaikōura Head Start Proposal

Marlborough District Councillors today voted unanimously to submit a joint proposal with Kaikōura District Council to the Government's Head Start initiative.

Council Meeting Outcomes 5th August 2026

Read about decisions made for the Draft Head Start Proposal and Transfer Agreement Between Kaikōura District Council and Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Limited

Council Meeting Outcomes - 29th July 2026

Read about the Emergency Management Report for the July 2026 flooding event.

​Join us for the very first Friends of Pohowera Working Bee!

This is an exciting milestone as we plant the first native plants in Pōhowera Park (South Bay).

July Newsletter 2026

Flood recovery news, Head Start Pathway movement for Local Government Amalgamations, upcoming consultations, community happenings and more.

Boil Water Lifted for Peketa and Kincaid

Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services (KHWS) is pleased to advise that the boil water notice for the Kincaid & Peketa water supplies has now been lifted.

Community Update - Flooding Event - Friday 24th July 2026

​Friends of Pōhowera

Friends of Pōhowera has been established as a way for the community to contribute to the ongoing development and care of Pōhowera Park.

Community Update - Flooding Recovery - Wednesday 22nd July

The weather is holding up, and the recovery efforts are going strong 💪.The two houses that were red stickered have now been given the all clear ✅, so that's positive news.

Smoke testing for local pipes and drains

Smoke testing is a safe and effective method used to identify faults within the sewer network. Work will be performed in the Beach Road area July 28th and 29th