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Safe swimming sites

8 Feb 2019

The Land Air Water Aotearoa site has great info whether the following beaches are safe to swim - Kahutara, Peketa Beach, Armers, Gooches, South Bay Parade, Lyell Creek lagoon and Mangamaunu Surf Beach (meatworks). The results of these summer tests are published and updated weekly.

Economic Development Update

4 Feb 2019

Council is now providing free access to economic analysis and forecasts through an Infometrics service.

From the Mayor

4 Feb 2019

One of the highlights from last week’s Council meeting was hearing that the construction of the replacement for Hawthorne Road bridge is expected to start by May. The bridge is the first of a package of 5 to get underway, together they have a total estimated cost of $4million. Thanks to funding from NZTA, Council’s share of the cost is just 10%. To ensure safety and provide for future growth, Hawthorne Road, Rorrisons Road and Evans Road bridges will be replaced with two lane bridges (not the original one lane), a pedestrian footpath will also be added to Hawthorne Bridge. All five bridges (Hawthorne, Rorrisons Road, Gillings Lane, Fyffe Road, Evans Bridge and Scotts Road) will be complete by February 2020.

Responsible Camping

1 Feb 2019

Where to camp in Kaikoura

Kaikōura has many holiday parks and campgrounds. Please support local businesses by choosing to stay at one of these.

Community meeting Thursday 24th January

28 Jan 2019

Check out the facts, figures and a copy of the presentation from the community meeting from Thursday 24 January.

Shared Lines Kaikōura - share the fun!

28 Jan 2019

Shared Lines Collaborative, Kaikōura Museum, The Mayfair Arts and Culture, Te Ahi Wairua O Kaikōura and Kaikōura District Council are excited to announce Shared Lines: Kaikōura, an arts festival to be held 16-24 February 2019. 

Funding to consult on the future of camping at Kiwa Road

25 Jan 2019

Council has received $35,650 of funding to work with the community to investigate solutions for managing freedom camping in the coastal area along Kiwa Road.

Innovative Waste Update

22 Jan 2019

Updates from Innovative Waste (IWK) our resource recovery and waste centre.

Council and Library opening hours to change to meet customers’ needs

16 Jan 2019

Starting Monday 4 February 2019, Kaikōura District Council and Kaikōura District Library will both be slightly changing their opening hours. The changes will bring Council and Library opening hours in line with Ecan and the Museum and should better suit our community as well as helping  ensure staff safety. 

Drinking Water Notices

9 Jan 2019

Drinking Water Notice - 09 January