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ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING - 20 MARCH 2023 FROM MON 6PM - TUES 6AM
20 Mar 2023

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ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING - 20 MARCH 2023
FROM MON 6PM - TUES 6AM
MetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for our region from this evening through to tomorrow morning, with strongest gusts up to 120km/hr in exposed areas. There is also likely to be heavy rain, but forecasts are indicating that the rain is unlikely to be at warning levels at this time. Rain will fall as snow above 1000m. Visit the MetService to keep up to date with forecast
Orange Strong Wind watches tend to have the following: Strong wind gusts that could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

MAINPOWER has provided the following advice:  We would like to remind customers to secure loose objects, keep well clear of fallen lines, and to call our faults number on 0800 30 90 80 if they experience a power outage or damage to the network.

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Wakatu Quay Development Project Update
15 Mar 2023

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In 2020 Kaikōura District Council was successfully awarded $9.88m by Kānoa - Provincial Growth Fund for the design and development of Wakatu Quay.

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Footpath improvement recommendations for Years 1 & 2 approved
15 Mar 2023

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In response to community feedback, footpaths have been highlighted as a priority in Kaikōura District Council’s 2021-31 Long term Plan (LTP) with an investment of $1.5m allocated to the programme. 

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Road Closure - Ludstone Road - March 2023
9 Mar 2023

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ROAD CLOSURE - LUDSTONE ROAD TO GREEN LANE - STARTING 13 MARCH FOR 6 WEEKS

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March 2023 Newsletter
8 Mar 2023

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READ our March Newsletter here $100k Council Discretionary Grants Fund opens, Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund, Arts & Culture news, community news and events....and much more!  Now in a mobile responsive format!

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Planned Power Outage -14March
3 Mar 2023

POWER OUTAGE MAP

Tuesday 14 March 08:30am - 5:30pm

Mainpower would like to inform residents that there will be a planned power outage to carry out pole replacements, network maintenance, and to upgrade the supply to the Fire Station.

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UPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURES
28 Feb 2023

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Update On Road Closures 28 Feb @ 9am

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Mt Fyffe Road Ditch Repairs - Environment Canterbury
27 Feb 2023

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When: 27th February to 3rd March

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Call for Applications - Council Discretionary Grants Fund
23 Feb 2023

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The Annual Council Discretionary Grants Fund was launched by Council on 1 July 2022. It is intended that the fund will provide a more structured opportunity for not-for-profit community groups to seek Council funding, rather than requests as part of the Annual Plan & Long Term Plan processes.  It is open to any not-for-profit organisation that can demonstrate a benefit to the Kaikōura District.  

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Kaikōura District Council Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund
21 Feb 2023

KDC Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund

We have all been following the devastation that is unfolding in the North Island and a wave of compassion is flowing out to the affected communities from all across New Zealand. We all want to help, and our community has already made an incredible contribution by organising fundraising initiatives and donations. Teams on the ground are now encouraging everyone who can help to make monetary donations rather than donating food and other goods.

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