Latest News

Housing in Kaikoura

20 Jun 2018

The housing and accommodation shortage in Kaikōura District is somewhat related to the earthquake and in summer due to seasonal workers returning. Our District's population is always changing and fluctuating from pre-quake level. 

3 Year Plan Submissions

20 Jun 2018

Council received 133 submissions on the draft 3 Year Plan 2018-2021. Submissions closed June 5th. 

Summer Wine Kaikōura

19 Jun 2018

Summer Wine Kaikōura is a monthly event for over 65's that meet in the Parish Centre (Catholic Church) every second Thursday of the month 10am-12pm. Contact Nicky Woodill on 03 319 5480 for more information.

You could win $100!

7 Jun 2018

Take our survey for a chance to win $100 New World Gift Card

Each year Council surveys residents to find out your views on our performance.

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee

7 Jun 2018

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee is a group of people in our community that are passionate about water in Kaikōura.

Welcome to Kaikoura

1 Jun 2018

Know someone who is new to Kaikōura? Are you new to the area yourself? 

Kiwa Road Camping Area Closure

24 May 2018

 30 May 2018: Temporary closure of Kiwa Road area  

Earthquake Insurance FAQs

24 May 2018

This page contains links to helpful information about insurance claims relating to earthquake damage here in Kaikōura. 

Māori Ward: Postal Poll

22 May 2018

Māori wards are a way of ensuring Māori views and voices are heard at Council. 

Council welcomes government funding for key recovery and rebuild work

17 May 2018

Kaikōura District Council welcomes today’s announcement by the government of $5.3 million of funding over the next two years to help with four key areas of ongoing recovery work.