News

Cyclone Gabrielle Update @ 12.30 Pm Tuesday 14 February

​At present the forecast remains the same for the Kaikōura District. We still have an Orange Heavy Rain warning and an Orange Strong Wind warning from midday today

Wave Warning - Now and Peaking at Midnight

The peak of the swell caused by the cyclone and the peak of high tide are due to occur at midnight tonight.

​Update Monday 13 Feb @3.30pm

RAIN, SWELL & WIND WARNING FOR TUESDAY THROUGH TO WED MORNING

Footpath Improvement Programme Begins in April

Footpaths were highlighted as a priority for investment in years 2 to 10 of the Council’s 2021-31 Long term Plan. Read about the planned Footpaths Improvement Programme.

Resource Consent application SU-2022-1874-00 & LU-2022-1875-00

February 2023 Newsletter

RNZAF Kaikōura Display on 12 February, Footpaths Improvement Programme 2023, new free library ebook & audiobooks, Community Grants, Government Reforms 2023, community news and events.

Residents Satisfaction & Wellbeing Survey 2022/23

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK... Our Annual Resident's Satisfaction & Wellbeing Survey is underway!

December Newsletter

In this month's issue find out about Wakatu Quay Update, Three Waters 'Better Off' Funding, Council news in brief .... and all your community news and events!

Council considers $1.55m from Three Waters ‘Better Off’ Fund

On 14 December Kaikōura District Council (KDC) will make a decision on a recent $1.55m offer of funding towards 14 community projects from the Government’s Three Waters ‘Better Off’ Funding.

Statement re: Prosecution under Food Act 2014

On 2 December 2022 Sharon Rayner, owner operator of the Bean Me Up Cafe in Kaikōura, was sentenced in the Kaikōura District Court for two charges under the Food Act 2014.

Kaikōura Class 4 Gambling Policy Review Approved

In August 2022 Kaikōura District Council commenced a review of the Class 4 Gambling Policy. Submissions for the policy closed on 7th October 2022.

KDC Confirm Commitment to Wakatu Quay Development

Council are still committed and confident in delivering a new development at Wakatu Quay after Cooper Developments decided to reluctantly withdraw their interest as a private investment partner.

Roadworks SH1 Racecourse Hill - Starting Mon 28 November

NCTIR have contracted Downer to undertake resurfacing of SH1 on the hill alongside the racecourse.

November Newsletter

In this month's issue find out about Safer Boating Expo on Tues 8 November, Crayfest 2022, Message from the Mayor .... and all your community news and events!

Mayor Mackle Says Busy Term Ahead For Council

Following the confirmation of the results of the Local Election, Kaikōura District Councillors were officially sworn in at Council Chambers on 26 October.

Kaikōura District Council Election Results Declared

The final results for the Kaikōura District Council 2022 Triennial Elections have been received and the confirmed Mayor and Councillors for the next three years are:

Local Elections 2022 - Preliminary Results

We have received the Preliminary Results for the Kaikōura District Council Local Elections 2022, which are outlined in the link below.

Local Elections 2022 - Progress Results

We have received the Progress Results for the Kaikōura District Council Local Elections 2022, which are outlined in the link below.

October 2022 Newsletter

Local Elections 2022, Crayfest 2022, Lucky Dip Game Show, proposed changes to the Gambling Policy and all your community news and events!

Getting Accurate Property Information

New system for property file requests from 8 Sept 2022