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Nights of glitz and glamour for Hurunui students

Nights of glitz and glamour in Hanmer Springs provided Hurunui students with an opportunity to express themselves to the full.

Open for summer

At Hurunui District Council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Council agreed to clear the slips and temporarily restore the eastern end of Nape Nape Road, as inexpensively as possible.

Water restrictions likely this summer, plan ahead

This summer will be a game of two halves so don’t curse the rain. Amberley based meteorologist Tony Trewinnard of Blue Skies Weather says from now until late December or early January...

Putting things into practice

Xander Acton-Adams is looking forward to summer, undertaking work experience on sheep and beef farms near Waipara and Lake Sumner.

One of those special places is up for lease

Gore Bay and Buxton camping ground, one of those special places where kids can wander, and fellow campers pop in to say a quick hi then stay for a two-hour chat of story sharing.

Tsunami siren testing for Amberley and Leithfield beach communities

Tsunami sirens at Leithfield Beach and Amberley Beach are to be tested on Sunday 24 September to coincide with Daylight Savings.

South Ward looks 30 years ahead to plan its growth

Hurunui residents are being invited to have their say on how the South Ward will look and grow over the next 30 years.

Emergency helipad proposal taking off for Cheviot

A community proposal to construct a helipad for emergency helicopters in Cheviot is taking off after approval from the Cheviot Community Committee.

Public Notice of Right to Demand a Poll on the Electoral System

A way to a wish list

​You may have heard or read the two words Contestable Fund being mentioned around the Hurunui District. The Contestable Fund was originally a result of a surplus from...

Double celebration for Hurunui MTFJ’s Lenix

It was a double celebration for Waikari’s Lenix Trembath (19) recently.

Otago Medical School students learn from rural perspective

Otago Medical School students gained a rural perspective last week on providing healthcare services in a district with a large footprint but low population base.

Not a dry topic

​How alcohol is bought, sold and where and when it can be consumed are topics open for public consultation now in the Hurunui District.

The right road for recreation at Amberley Beach

Options for how key recreation areas near Amberley Beach will be accessed from now on are being further assessed.

A challenging and busy year

A damp start to 2023 and a significantly wet winter of 2022 caused some delays to the new roading contract and three waters projects at Hurunui District Council.

New vehicle to build on community mentor driver programme’s success

A driver mentor programme that empowers Hurunui’s young people to get behind the wheel is expecting to double results thanks to new funding.

Behind the Business – Hurunui Theatre Group

There’s no business like show business, they say, which makes the Hurunui Theatre Group a great choice for our Behind the Business series this month.

Hurunui Youth Councillors do their bit for democracy

Hurunui’s Youth Councillors are doing their bit to help this year’s government elections be free and fair.

From couch gamer to wilderness adventurer, MTFJ has changed Ben’s life

From couch gamer to tackling one of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness adventures, Ben Fowler’s life has changed beyond recognition in less than a year.

Ranger cautions Hurunui communities to act while there’s time

A Port Hills ranger has cautioned Hurunui to act against the ecological invader Spur Valerian while there is still time.