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Traffic Management Information from MainPower

MainPower wishes to advise that the following work will involve Road closures in the Kaikoura area where the road will be closed to non-resident traffic while overhead line maintenance is carried out:

Key Council Meeting Outcomes April 30th 2025

Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026, Walking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Strategy, Approval for the release of the three Reserve Management Plans, Visitor Accommodation, Discretionary Grants & More

Kincaid Water Scheme Update due to Heavy Rain

​CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR LOCAL WATERS DONE WELL "SUPPER BY THE SEA".

The skies are darkening early so we are moving this get together from the Memorial Gardens to The Civic Building

Key Council Meeting Outcomes March 26th 2025

Proposed New Traffic and Parking Bylaw, UAGC Lever and Request for Road Closure and Exchange at 1695 Puhi Puhi Road.

​Proposed Stopping of Road

Kaikō​ura District Council proposes that a narrow strip of public road reserve (adjacent to the Pier Hotel) with an area of approximately 166 square metres is stopped and ceases to be road.

Wakatu Quay Road Works by Downer to Commence

As part of the Wakatu Quay development, Downer has been contracted to deliver roading upgrades to Wakatu Quay and Lower Ward Street, as well as footpath upgrades on Avoca Street.

Headstone Photographs On Our Public Cemetery Maps

​Our headstone photos are officially LIVE on our public cemetery maps! 🎉This is a HUGE step forward, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you!

Key Council Meeting Outcomes February 26th 2025

Temporary accommodation, road name changes, IWK, NR McArthur request for road closure and exchange Puhi Puhi Valley and Local Government 2025 Triennial Elections and Order of Candidates

North Canterbury Solidifies Structures for Three Waters

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are committed to continuing to collaborate on delivery of water services while selecting preferred governance structures for their communities.

South Bay Forest Harvest Update February 2025

Harvesting of the pine forest at South Bay will be completed by the end of February. As of Friday 21st February it is safe for cyclist to use the bike path adjacent to SH1.

Revised Tsunami Evacuation Zones February 2025

​Kaikо̄ura District Council is releasing revised tsunami evacuation zones for the Kaikо̄ura District on Friday 14 February.

New Water Submain Installation at Austin Street - 4th February 2025

Innovative Waste Kaikoura’s 3 waters division will be installing a new water submain across Austin Street

Kincaid Water Scheme Update

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Kincaid Downs

Road Reseal Works Coming Up

Fulton Hogan has been awarded the contract for the Kaikoura reseal programme. Works will be starting after Waitangi Weekend on the 10th of February.

​2024/25 Kaikо̄ura Council Reseal Programme

The 2024/2025 reseal programme has been put out to tender and now has a preferred contractor. The contractor is planning to complete the works in early February 2025.

South Bay Forest harvest update

Intermittent traffic management will be in place along State Highway One over the next few weeks.

Key Council Meeting Outcomes December 2024

Esplanade Recreation Reserve, Reserve Management Plan, Spatial Plan Adoption and Building Consent Exemption Fee Change

South Bay Forest Harvest Update 16th December

Cycle Track Access Details

South Bay Forest Harvest Update December 5th 2024

Starting next week for two weeks (Up to the 20th of December) there will be traffic management on State Highway 1 as the team work on trees closer to the main road.