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Eyes on the road and your speed

Glancing at your screen for just one second when driving 100km/h can lose you 30 metres of road.

A busy spring ahead in the Hurunui district

Community supporting community

A massive thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the sunshine at Mt Lyford on Sunday.

Guiding Hurunui's young people

Ask anyone who has been a Pippin, a Brownie, a Girl Guide or a Ranger, and they will know with fondness Katrina Platt.....

Get healthy this summer, visit a local Wellbeing Expo

Summertime can create moments of relaxation, socialising and general fun. It can also create moments of stress in the form of time, money and energy levels... come along to a local Wellbeing Expo.

Take it easy in Hurunui's towns

A quiet road is not an invitation to speed. So, take the time to slow down when approaching a town from an open road. It sounds simple, but it does not always happen.

Weeds are going bust in Hurunui

The Hurunui District celebrated some of its best community serving members at the annual Community Service Awards in July. The Hurunui Biodiversity Trust award was received by Hurunui Weedbusters,....

Getting to where he needs to be

Earlier this year 17 year-old Harrison Wigzell who lives near Waiau gained his restricted licence, with the help of the Driver Mentor Programme. He shares a few words....

Launching the blue tsunami evacuation zone

The tsunami zone across Canterbury will be one colour as of today, Tuesday 6 October. The entire existing evacuation zone in the event of a tsunami will now be blue.

Jock Foster - Mentor, Teacher, Coach and Servant to the Community

Since returning to Scargill 30 years ago to take over the family farm Jock Foster has given outstanding service to his community.

Officially open, Village Green playground

The Village Green playground in Amberley was officially opened this afternoon. A community barbeque, outdoor games and a performance from Little Oaks Preschool...

When the lights come on: Diwali comes to Hanmer Springs

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, and its origin story varies across India. On Friday 9 October, a little of that wonder arrives in Hanmer Springs.

Creativity within the district

Tools for life

When North Allert was 14 years-old he bought his first vehicle, and it didn’t bother him that it didn’t really go.

A fund for the future

Hi, my name is Jack Higinbottom. I am 19 years old and I was a recipient of the Hurunui Secondary School Achievers Fund for the 2026 year....

Celebrating World Rivers Day right here in Hurunui

On the fourth Sunday of every September (today), millions of people in more than 100 countries participate in World Rivers Day.....

Embracing their community

Back in July, the Hurunui District celebrated some of its best community serving members at the annual Community Service Awards. Let's chat to Kate and Bruce Nichol.

Youth voice helps shape safer speed limit for Amberley

When Waka Kotahi (NZTA) consulted on lowering the speed limit on State Highway 1 south of Amberley, Hurunui's young people made sure their voice was heard too.

Celebrating Community Service in Hawarden

For decades, Jim and Sue Trumper have quietly and generously devoted themselves to the Hawarden community, giving not for recognition, but because they genuinely care about the people around them.

Helping in Hanmer Springs in every way they can

This year the Community Service Award for the Hanmer Springs Community was awarded to Lynda and Fred Saunders. The retired couple has lent a hand wherever they can..