News
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Simplifying Local Government - Local Government Reforms
News Update“The future for Kaikōura District Council will look very different from 2028. We’re facing one of the largest changes to local government in decades"
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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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April Newsletter 2026
NewsletterGambling Policy Consultation, Council Meeting Outcomes, Community Happenings and More
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March Newsletter 2026
NewsletterKaikōura Hurunui Water Services, Wakatu Quay Joint Venture, Council Meeting Decisions, Community Happenings and More!
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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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February newsletter 2026
NewsletterWakatu Quay Joint Venture Consultation, Economic Development Strategy, Discretionary Grants, Community Happenings & More!
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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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January newsletter 2026
NewsletterCouncil Meeting Summary News, Whale Trail Progress, Plan Change 6 Ocean Ridge, New Legislation for Building Granny Flats, Important Updates & Reminders, Community Happenings and Much More
