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August Newsletter

5 Aug 2022

READ our August Newsletter here.  In this month's issue find out about Local Elections 2022 and how to stand as a candidate, the latest update on the Link Pathway, the South Bay Harbour Redevelopment project, $7.8m Infrastructure Funding, KDC's Three Waters Reform Submission, and all your community news and events!

New Trade Waste Bylaw Approved 2022

28 Jul 2022

In June Kaikōura District Council proposed the adoption of a new bylaw to place controls on discharge of waste from trade properties (other than waste similar to domestic sewage) to the community wastewater system.  Submissions for the new bylaw closed on 4 July. The new bylaw was approved at the Council meeting on 27 July 2022.

The bylaw will control what can be discharged and will impose charges for discharges that are very large in volume and/or have a composition that could adversely affect the operation of the community wastewater reticulation and treatment systems.

$7.8m Infrastructure Funding for Kaikōura

21 Jul 2022

$7,800,000 for Kaikōura from Kāinga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund was announced today (21 July) by Housing Minister Dr Megan Wood.  It will fund Council infrastructure that will support over 400 potential new homes for Kaikōura, including housing for the elderly and those on low-medium incomes.

It's time to demand better Water Reform - KDC Submission

20 Jul 2022

Kaikōura District Council's submission on the Water Services Entities Bill click here

Kaikōura District Council provided its submission on the Water Services Entities Bill to the Select Committee earlier today.  The submission clearly outlines the reasons for Council opposing some aspects of the Bill.  You may find the information useful in deciding what you would like to include in your own submission. 

Call for Applications - New Council Discretionary Grants Fund

13 Jul 2022

Call for Applications - New Council Discretionary Grants Fund 

 A new Annual Discretionary Grants Fund has been launched by Council and open to applications from 1 July 2022.  The new fund has been launched to acknowledge the valuable contribution of not-for-profit organisations in providing essential services to our community. 

Kincaid Water Scheme Shut Down - Conserve Water

12 Jul 2022

It's time to demand better Water Reform

6 Jul 2022

It’s time to demand better Water Reform

The public currently have their one and only opportunity to have their say on the Three Waters Reforms.  Submissions are now being accepted on the Water Services Entities Bill through the Select Committee process, and Kaikōura District Council Mayor Craig Mackle says it’s important that they don’t miss the opportunity.

Stand as a Candidate - Local Election 2022

29 Jun 2022

Schools Tsunami Exercise, Wed 15 June

14 Jun 2022

Emergency Management agencies and Kaikōura schools will be running through a tsunami evacuation drill on Wednesday 15^th June.  As part of the exercise students will congregate at Churchill Street park (morning) and off Ludstone Road (afternoon).  Please see planned routes in the accompanying images.  If you are driving around these areas at these times, please be aware as there will be increased foot traffic.

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June Newsletter

1 Jun 2022

READ our June newsletter here.  In this month's issue find out about Local Elections 2022 and how to stand as a candidate, the latest update on 2022-23 rates, results from this year's Residents' Satisfaction Survey, Destination Kaikōura's community survey...Plus community news and events listings.  Enjoy!

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