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COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday 23rd October 12:07 pm

Winds are building but it is a fast-moving system predicted to reduce this afternoon.

COMMUNITY UPDATE Wednesday 22nd October 5:27 pm

CANTERBURY STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION

TOTAL FIRE BAN Wednesday 22nd October 11:05 am

Total fire ban for the district

COMMUNITY UPDATE Wednesday 22nd October 10.27am

Multiple fire crews are still operating in area to contain fires. A break in the winds today offers some reprieve to the fire and emergency crews to increase containment lines before further winds.

COMMUNITY UPDATE Tuesday 21st October 5:45 pm

It is still too early to fully assess all damages. We will give further updates in the morning. If you have any concerns ring 111. Takahanga Marae is offering evacuation accommodation and shelter.

​CURRENT WEATHER EVENTS STATUS UPDATE: 16:00 Tuesday 21st October

Fire crews are currently fighting multiple fires in the KK flats area to SH1. If you are asked to evacuate, please take this very seriously.

October Newsletter 2025

Local Elections Results, Win Win For Wildlife, New Walking & Riding Strategy, Community Happenings & More

​NZTA - SH1 Night Closures for North Canterbury - November 2025:

Road users are encouraged to plan ahead for the closures due to be in effect from the 3rd of November

Final Election Results Confirmed

The New Council will be officially sworn in at an inaugural meeting on Wednesday 29th October at 4.00pm in Totara, Council Chambers.

Mayor Craig Mackle and Local Election Results

"This is a Council that will bring a breath of fresh air anchored with the steadfastness of before. We have a good representation across the board for the community".

Progress Results For The 2025 Triennial Elections Are In!

​NZTA ROAD WORKS-SH1-Athelney & Schoolhouse Road Intersection 13/10/25

Please read the flyer for detailed information regarding upcoming NZTA road works on State Highway One at the Athelney and School House Road intersection:

Key Council Meeting Outcomes September 2025

Animal Bylaw & Dog Control Policy, Walking & Riding Strategy, Waste Management and Minimisation Policy & more!

Joint Water Services Delivery Plan Approved by DIA.

A joint plan for the delivery of water services in the Kaikōura and Hurunui districts has received the green light from the Secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Read more here!

September Newsletter 2025

Learn more about the Pōhowera Park Masterplan, Creative Communities Scheme updates, the Good Sorts from Torquay Street working on Tom's track, and plenty of other Council & community happenings!

PŌHOWERA PARK - South Bay Reserve masterplan approved by Council

Following substantial community engagement and consultation in 2024, South Bay Forest was harvested to make way for the magnificent reserve canvas that will be ‘Pōhowera Park’.

Council CEO Contract Extension

Kaikōura District Council has confirmed the extension of CEO Will Doughty’s contract for a further two years, securing his leadership through to the end of January 2028.

North Canterbury’s rural councils set out agreement to work together

​North Canterbury’s rural councils have shaped an agreement on how they will work together to develop a model for delivering water services.

Key Council Meeting Outcomes June 25th 2025

Annual Plan adoption, Alcohol Bylaw, bird protection and cat management, wildlife reserves and more!

ANNUAL PLAN 2025/26

We’re pleased to share the final update on the Annual Plan for 2025/2026, which continues to reflect the priorities outlined in the Long-Term Plan 2024-2034