News
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes May 2026
News UpdateDraft Annual Plan 2026/2027, Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026/2027, Procurement Policy Alignment with UNSC Resolution 2334, Parking Strategy – Relief from On-Site Parking Requirements.
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First Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Newsletter
News UpdateFrom 1 July 2026, Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services will have full responsibility for ongoing delivery and management of Three Waters services across Hurunui and Kaikōura Districts.
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New North Canterbury Water Entity Appoints CEO
News UpdateSeeking stability, strong leadership and a people-focus, the Board of the newly established Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Ltd (KHWS) has appointed Benjamin Day to the Chief Executive Officer role.
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Mayor Craig Mackle Responds to Government Announcement on Reforms
News UpdateMedia Statement: Mayor Mackle, Kaikōura District Council, Governments announcement regarding “next steps in reforming local government”
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Be a Road Safety Hero
News UpdateRoad safety coordinators across Canterbury have joined forces, creating a region wide campaign for Road Safety Week 2026.
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes April 29th
News UpdateFind out what Council decided on the Wakatu Quay Joint Venture Consultation, Economic Development Strategy, Discretionary Grants outcomes & more!
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service & Road Closure
News UpdatePart of West End and the Esplanade will close for the Dawn Service on Saturday 25th April
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Signs Bylaw Updated
News UpdateKey changes include clearer and fairer rules for portable signs in the Mixed Use and Commercial Zones.
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Appointment of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services directors
News UpdateKaikōura and Hurunui District Councils jointly appointed Lee Babe, Ross Pickworth and Karl Smith to the board of the new council-controlled water organisation, Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Ltd.
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Wakatu Quay Joint Venture Consultation drop in session today!
News UpdateCome along to our casual Q&A and drop-in session to learn more about this consultation and see how Wakatu Quay is looking!
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes March 2026
News UpdateFind out about decisions made for March 2026
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FULTON HOGAN - KAIKŌURA ROAD RESURFACING:
News UpdateSubject to weather and other unforeseeable circumstances, this work will be completed between 11th of March and 25th of March 2026.
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Council Discretionary Grants
News UpdateApplications are open!
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes February 25th 2026
News UpdateFind out about the decisions made
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Local Water Done Well February 2026 Update
News UpdateThe Mayors, CEOs and Councillors from both districts met in Kaikōura on Wednesday 4 February to formally sign the shareholders’ agreement approved by both Councils at the end of 2025.
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New Legislation Around Building Granny Flats
News UpdateThinking of adding a Granny Flat or small standalone dwelling (SSD) to your existing property? Well things have changed! Want to learn more?
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Local Water Done Well January Update
News UpdateWith less than six months until the Hurunui and Kaikōura Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSSCO) begins operation, work is underway to confirm pricing to residents
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New Dates for Signs Bylaw Consultation
News UpdateThe Signs Bylaw 2025 Consultation is open AND HAS A NEW CLOSING DATE of February 13th, 2026. THE NEW HEARING DATE IS March 4th 2026.
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Local Water Done Well - December 2025 Update
News UpdateThe creation of a Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO) by Hurunui and Kaikōura District Councils, is one step closer to a July 1 2026 start date.
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Reminder! Plan Change 6 Ocean Ridge Development Consultation is Open!
News UpdateReminder! The Ocean Ridge Development Plan Change 6 - Public Consultation is Open and Closes 5pm December 19th, 2025, INTERESTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE KEY CHANGES PROPOSED?
