News
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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.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE Monday 27th October 12:30 pm
News UpdateDue to current strong winds forecast until Monday 27th, please avoid lighting fires and ensure any previous fires are fully extinguished.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE - Sunday 26th October 5:00 pm
News UpdateWelfare and weather updates
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COMMUNITY UPDATE - Saturday 25th October 6:00 pm
News UpdateKaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade is continuing to manage hot spots. Please remain vigilant and call 111 with any concerns. Total Fire ban in place.
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MAYORAL RELIEF FUND and status update - Friday 24th October 6:00 pm
News UpdateA local State of Emergency is anticipated to remain in place in the District over the long weekend as a precaution and will be reviewed again on Tuesday. Recovery tasks will continue over the weekend.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday 23rd October 5:00 pm
News UpdatePlease read the following for information and updates around the current status
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COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday 23rd October 12:07 pm
News UpdateWinds are building but it is a fast-moving system predicted to reduce this afternoon.
