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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Council Contracts Awarded and Operational
HDC News itemsAfter consultation with the districts ward committees, the council’s contracts for waste, public toilets, mowing and sexton services have been awarded.
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Crash Bash Comes to the Hurunui
HDC News itemsThe Hurunui Road Safety Committee organized a show exploring the risks of driving to be delivered to Hurunui College students yesterday.
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Council to Engage on Freedom Camping Bylaw
HDC News itemsThe Hurunui District Council adopted a new Freedom Camping Bylaw in September last year and, after a busy summer for tourism, is planning to engage with local communities to see how everyone got on.
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Summer Pool Parties Make a Real Splash
HDC News itemsThe council’s pool parties are wrapping up this weekend after a very successful few months of splashing all around the district.
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‘Safe Route to School’ Supports Amberley
HDC News itemsA new ‘Safe Route to School’ identifying safe crossing points across both State Highway 1 and smaller roads has been created for the benefit of Amberley locals and children.
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Brass on the Grass an Absolute Blast
HDC News itemsFor the second time within 12 months the “50’s up Brass Band” has delighted music lovers of the Hurunui.
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First Meeting a Chairing Success for Hurunui Youth Council
HDC News itemsThe Hurunui Youth Council had their first meeting of the year this week and what a meeting it was!
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The Heart of Hanmer Springs goes Smokefree on Valentine’s
News from othersHDC News itemsThis Valentine’s Day, residents and tourists in Hanmer Springs are being encouraged to give the gift of fresh air, with the launch of a six-month trial adding to the existing smokefree zones.
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New Road(s) Depict Good Things for Amberley
HDC News itemsAmberley is a flourishing community, and with the construction of a new ‘link road’ getting underway today it will also become a more connected community.
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New Speed Sign has “Huge Positive Impact”
HDC News itemsA new speed sign has been installed at the southern end of Amberley. The sign is intended to target excessive speeds and provide a safer environment for a community hosting a busy state highway.
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Either Way it’s 20K!
HDC News itemsLocal school children are the stars in a road safety video that launched on the Hurunui Road Safety Facebook page this morning.
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Hot Weather Prompts Fire Restrictions
HDC News itemsFrom midnight tonight (Tuesday 29th January, 2019) anyone wanting to light a fire outdoors in the Hurunui will need to first obtain a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).
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Waiau’s New Pool Near Finish Line
HDC News itemsConstruction of the new post-earthquake pool in Waiau is turning heads as the project takes shape.
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Council Welcomes Outcome of Dog Attack Hearing
HDC News itemsThe Hurunui District Council has successfully prosecuted a dog owner from Leithfield which has resulted with the dog owner being sentenced today.
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Secondary School Achievers Receive Council Awards
HDC News itemsSeven secondary school students have been given a helping hand by the Hurunui District Council to pursue further study.
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Amberley Eastern Reserve - progress
HDC News itemsProgress on Stage One of the Amberley Eastern Reserve development is on track with earthworks underway to construct the new embankment and sports field.
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Great news for Amberley drinking water
HDC News itemsThe Hurunui District Council has successfully secured consent for an additional 15 litres per second drinking water supply from its bore site on Racecourse Road!