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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Investing in Hanmer Springs: New Surf Experience for Our District
HDC News itemsHDC is pleased to share that, through its investment in Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, a YourWave surf experience will be developed for the district— scheduled to open before the end of 2026.
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A stepping stone towards independence
HDC News itemsAntonio and Georgia Rutherford agreed that a mum teaching her son to drive is not always the best idea….!
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Appointment of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services directors
HDC News itemsKaikōura and Hurunui District Councils have jointly appointed Lee Babe, Ross Pickworth and Karl Smith to the board of the new council-controlled water organisation.
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Be easy to find
HDC News itemsPinpointing a location at a new rural dwelling or business in the Hurunui District is now seamless. Rural Address Property Identification (RAPID) number plates are now issued as..
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Growing food and telling people
HDC News itemsIt’s quite possible to eat your way around Hurunui and Waimakariri this weekend. Well, almost.
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Council ratifies Youth Council submission on speed limit
HDC News itemsRepresentatives from Hurunui Youth Council joined the first Strategy and Policy meeting of the triennium to present their submission on the Canterbury Highway Speed Management consultation.
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Wellbeing expo to highlight health services
HDC News itemsThe cooler months may be creeping closer, but there’s some great healthy entertainment on offer in Culverden at the end of the month.
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A big week for community connectivity
HDC News itemsFunding, parenting and safer driving were all on the agenda mid-March for Hurunui District Council, as the Community Development Team delivered on their purpose in spades.
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Observing Our Youth
HDC News itemsYouth voice will be well represented in the South Ward this triennium. At the inception of the South Ward Community Board in October 2025, it was suggested....
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Hooray for the Hurunui Hotel
HDC News itemsIt’s been a two-year hiatus, but the Hurunui Hotel is up and running again. The new publicans and lessees are young couple Sourav Sharma and Aliyah Hyslop..
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Event planned for parents of neurodivergent children
HDC News itemsFinding ways to give kids the best start possible is no easy feat, especially when a child’s brain may function, learn and process information differently to others.
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Turning the key to opportunities
HDC News itemsKen McIntosh was behind the wheel of his parents’ 1972 Holden Kingswood when he sat his driver licence in Culverden about 50 years ago, at the county council’s local office.
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South Ward Community Board chews over dog park
HDC News itemsTwo potential solutions to the Amberley Dog Park debate stand before the newly formed South Ward Community Board, at the conclusion of their February 11 meeting at Hurunui District Council offices.
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Do you like our local beaches?
HDC News itemsFor a dip, a surf, a splash, a fish, a body board, a horse ride, a swim, a boogie board, or a one-gasp wetting of the toes...
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Councils Come Together To Discuss Common Issues
HDC News itemsWith the upcoming establishment of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services, the Mayors, CEOs and Councillors from both districts met to formally sign the shareholders’ agreement.
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Take your time
HDC News itemsTake your pedal off the metal as you approach any school throughout the Hurunui District. From the beginning of Term 1 this year, there will be variable speed limit signage...
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Guaranteed improvements for Cheviot Community Health Centre
HDC News itemsAlterations will continue at the Cheviot Community Health Centre.
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Detours affecting our local roads
HDC News itemsIt is a busy start to the year for road rebuilds on state highways in Hurunui. Many of you have been in contact with us about this.
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Building a granny flat?
HDC News itemsThere have been a few new rules developed around building a granny flat.
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Local Water Done Well – January 2026 Update
HDC News itemsWith less than six months until the Hurunui and Kaikōura Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO) begins operation, work is underway to confirm pricing to residents.
