Latest News
On this page you will find all the news items and media releases from Hurunui District Council. You can use the drop down list and the 'start' and 'end' dates, to narrow your search.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY 28 October 2024
HDC News itemsCouncil services over the long weekend.
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HDC Waste officer brings ‘Tinker Table’ to Amberley Repair Café
HDC News itemsCouncil’s Waste Education officer is inviting people to disassemble household items — piece by piece
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Rātā thanked for 12 years of holiday programmes
HDC News items"We are forever grateful that there are groups and individuals out there that give so generously to make this happen."
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Fire, Queen Mary Reserve south site, Saturday 19 October 2024
HDC News itemsIt is believed that the engineering storage building on the south site of the Queen Mary Reserve in Hanmer Springs has been substantially damaged by fire during the early hours of this morning.
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Responding in a RAPID way
HDC News itemsThere is one simple request for rural people in the Hurunui District. Please make sure you have a Rural Address Property Identification (RAPID) number plate.
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Camping in your own back yard
HDC News itemsA thrifty summer may be on the cards for some, as holiday planning during the warmer months begins...
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Amuri Area School celebrates its diversity with life-sized billboard
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Hanmer Springs cafē plating up its pizzas for the environment
HDC News itemsHanmer Springs Tea Kiosk Café and Grill at the thermal pools has swapped the traditional pizza box for reusable plastic plates.
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Planning to move strategically
HDC News itemsAccessible and safe walking and riding options throughout Hurunui will be a priority for future planning of recreational and transport options.
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Hurunui’s littlest fishes learn water safety skills
HDC News itemsHurunui’s babies and toddlers are taking to the water to learn lifesaving water skills
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External funders thanked for making a difference in Hurunui
HDC News itemsThanks to external funding delivered through Council’s strong community partnerships, Hurunui District is benefiting from a range of community programmes.
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Another step towards preventing rural crime
HDC News itemsAs the daffodils raise their heads and temperatures begin to warm, people like to get out and about and enjoy the spring weather.
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Council awaits Commission’s decision on South Ward’s future direction
HDC News itemsThe potential establishment of a South Ward Community Board is now in the hands of the Local Government Commission.
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Community helipad built to last forever
HDC News itemsIt has been described as the Rolls Royce helipad. Situated on the town’s rugby grounds inside Miller Street Reserve...
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Culverden honours its fallen with new memorial
HDC News itemsThe Culverden community is ensuring future generations never forget the sacrifices of the town’s fallen.
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Volunteering spans four generations
HDC News itemsVolunteering at Greta Valley Community Library has spanned four generations and much more than half a century for one local family.
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MainPower Amberley Pool gears up for another bumper season
HDC News itemsHurunui’s MainPower Amberley Pool is gearing up for another bumper season, says Hurunui Council’s Customer Services Manager Naomi Woodham.
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Hanmer Springs Community Board welcomes new member
HDC News itemsHurunui born and bred, Hanmer Springs Community Board’s newest member is driven to serve her community.
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Community clothing bins sport new housings- made from recycled clothes
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council’s community clothing bins at Hawarden and Amuri libraries are boasting attractive new bin housings – made from waste clothes.
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Hanmer Springs Community Award recipient 'always goes the extra mile'
HDC News itemsPaul Walmsley holds so many roles in the community that listing them is a challenge, says Hurunui Mayor Marie Black.