News

Local Elections are coming up!

​Local Elections time is swiftly approaching, and we encourage keen leaders to stand for Council!

NZTA LED street lighting upgrades starting soon

NZTA LED street light upgrades are starting 23rd June 2025. For more information click on the flyer link.

Upcoming Road Surface Repairs by Waka Kotahi

WHAT? Road surface repairs WHERE? SHI Beach Road and Ludstone Road Intersection WHEN? Monday 9th June 2025

Key Council Meeting Outcomes May 2025

Local waters done well decision, traffic & parking bylaw, road stopping & more!

Kaikōura Council sets direction for water services delivery

Elected members voted in favour of water services being delivered through the preferred structure of a joint Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO) with Hurunui District Council.

May Newsletter 2025

Draft Annual Plan, Local Waters Done Well, Changes for Building Inspections, Community Happenings & More!

New Processes for Inspection Bookings

Council's Building Department are implementing some changes to some of our processes around inspection bookings.

Traffic Management Information from MainPower

MainPower wishes to advise that the following work will involve Road closures in the Kaikoura area where the road will be closed to non-resident traffic while overhead line maintenance is carried out:

Key Council Meeting Outcomes April 30th 2025

Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026, Walking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Strategy, Approval for the release of the three Reserve Management Plans, Visitor Accommodation, Discretionary Grants & More

Kincaid Water Scheme Update due to Heavy Rain

April Newsletter 2025

Traffic and Parking Bylaw, Dark Sky Trust 6 months on, Roading & Footpaths, Local Elections, community happenings & more:

​CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR LOCAL WATERS DONE WELL "SUPPER BY THE SEA".

The skies are darkening early so we are moving this get together from the Memorial Gardens to The Civic Building

March Newsletter 2025

Council meeting summary news, Stuart Smith comes to town, Local Waters Done Well Consultation, protecting our Penguins and more!

Key Council Meeting Outcomes March 26th 2025

Proposed New Traffic and Parking Bylaw, UAGC Lever and Request for Road Closure and Exchange at 1695 Puhi Puhi Road.

​Proposed Stopping of Road

Kaikō​ura District Council proposes that a narrow strip of public road reserve (adjacent to the Pier Hotel) with an area of approximately 166 square metres is stopped and ceases to be road.

Wakatu Quay Road Works by Downer to Commence

As part of the Wakatu Quay development, Downer has been contracted to deliver roading upgrades to Wakatu Quay and Lower Ward Street, as well as footpath upgrades on Avoca Street.

Headstone Photographs On Our Public Cemetery Maps

​Our headstone photos are officially LIVE on our public cemetery maps! 🎉This is a HUGE step forward, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you!

Key Council Meeting Outcomes February 26th 2025

Temporary accommodation, road name changes, IWK, NR McArthur request for road closure and exchange Puhi Puhi Valley and Local Government 2025 Triennial Elections and Order of Candidates

North Canterbury Solidifies Structures for Three Waters

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are committed to continuing to collaborate on delivery of water services while selecting preferred governance structures for their communities.

February Newsletter 2025

Revised tsunami evacuation zones, South Bay forest update, Reserve Management Plans, Discretionary Fund opens and other community news.