News
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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
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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?
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November newsletter 2025
News UpdateNewsletterMayoral Relief Fund, Local Waters Done Well Update, Who's Your New Council, Community Happenings & More.
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Local Waters Done Well November 2025 Update
News UpdateBy working together, Hurunui and Kaikōura will help achieve results that one council working on its own might not be able to achieve. Click to read the full article here.
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes November 26th 2025
News UpdateCommittees and the Draft Signs Bylaw Consultation
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Downer Road Works Postponed
News Update4 November – No closure required tonight on SH1
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Local Waters Done Well October 2025 Update
News UpdateNow that the joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) between Kaikōura and Hurunui District Councils has been approved by central government, it’s important to outline what this means for residents.
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Inauguration of New Council for a Fresh Triennium
News UpdateYesterday afternoon marked an auspicious occasion with the inauguration of our new Council for a fresh triennium.
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Inaugural Council meeting 29th October 2025 – Summary News:
News UpdateBelow is a brief summary of the ceremony and a key decision made from the Inaugural Council meeting held on the 29th of October 2025.
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FINAL COMMUNITY UPDATE - Tuesday 28th October 5:05 pm
News UpdateWe wish to acknowledge and thank everyone who has helped support our community during this difficult and challenging time.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE Monday 27th October 5:15 pm
News UpdateForecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Winds easing from the south this afternoon. Low chance of upgrading to a Warning.
