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Rubbish and recycling services provided by Innovative Waste Kaikōura have changed as indicated in the Council's Long Term Plan.
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At the Council meeting on the 29th September Council considered a comprehensive status report on the Three Waters Reform proposals. The report also included comments and feedback from over 200 responses to our community engagement.
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The Canterbury Mayoral Forum is proud to showcase the results of its leadership, advocacy and regional coordination for Canterbury communities at the mid-point of this local government term. The achievements are set out in its mid-term report, available at www.canterburymayors.org.nz.
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Public notice is hereby given of a proposal of Kaikōura District Council to grant a 33 year lease of an area of recreation reserve on the Esplanade in Kaikoura to Joseph and Associates Ltd for the purpose of constructing and operating a commercial hot pool, health and wellness facility.
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There are various COVID-19 financial support schemes available to businesses, depending on your situation.
Learn more about each type of support and where you can find more information.
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Environment Canterbury Kaikōura’s new rivers officer Mike Gilliver was born in Whakatāne but has called Kaikōura home since moving here with his family in 2000, at just five years old. He has been with Environment Canterbury since early March and although he’s still learning the ropes, he’s keen to build on the great work of Pete Adams, previous rivers officer for Kaikōura.
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Yesterday the Council formally adopted the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021 - 2031. Five key proposals were consulted on as part of the LTP including increased investment in roads and footpaths, a review of the outdated District Plan, a fortnightly urban rubbish collection and tourism/business support.
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Downers have provided an overview of planned maintenance work that will be happening in the Kaikōura district on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency over the next nine months. This list excludes any work that must be done following recent weather events, and any work on the highway that may be a special project.
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$1.9m from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund has just been granted to the Kaikōura District Council. The funding is to develop a Link Pathway from the Kaikōura Information Centre along the Esplanade and Fyffe Quay to the seal colony at Point Kean.
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