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 celebrates community connectedness at Christmas
HDC News itemsSeasonal fruit, Christmas mince pies and a side-serving of positive reflection were on the menu for the Mayoral Morning Tea, Monday 8 December - celebrating the work of Together Hurunui.
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Total Council asset value tops one billion dollars
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council officially adopted the 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday 2 December, with the revaluation of roading assets taking the total value of assets under Council control over $1B.
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Local Water Done Well – November Update
HDC News itemsThe creation of a Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO), will help make delivery of your water, stormwater and wastewater, more efficient and more resilient in the years to come.
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Decision made on Grierson Avenue proposal
HDC News itemsIt was voted by Councillors today to approve the extension of Grierson Avenue, to provide a resilient alternative access route to Amberley Golf Club and adjacent areas.
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New survey to build a stronger hurunui
HDC News itemsAfter a tumultuous few weeks of adverse weather, proposed police reviews and local-body elections, a new survey has been launched to find out more about the wants and needs of Hurunui residents.
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Rural community unites for post-wind event
HDC News itemsRepresentatives from across rural-Canterbury gathered in Culverden, to talk to local people about the recent adverse weather events, seek guidance on recovery and relax with a bite to eat.
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Broadening community connections for the South Ward
HDC News itemsCommunity and connection will be the focus of the newly formed South Ward Community Board. The Inaugural Meeting took place on Thursday 6 November at Council Chambers in Amberley.
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Lending a hand for secure drinking water
HDC News itemsThe drinking water at Hanmer Springs Forest Camp will soon be supplied by Council’s Hanmer Springs Township water system. This is thanks to Council approving...a $130,000 loan from Council...
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A changing of the guard for Deputy Mayor
HDC News itemsToday Hurunui District Council welcomed its new Council for this triennium. The Inaugural meeting took place in Chambers in Amberley this afternoon...
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Students bring a fresh perspective to CoastSnap project.
HDC News itemsA group of five students from UC presented the results from their GEOG309 course project to Council staff last week, after spending 12 weeks reviewing data from Council CoastSnap stands.
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Basketball half court is double the fun
HDC News itemsGetting good at slam dunks will be an option for Amberley locals this summer, thanks to a basketball half court that has recently opened at Amberley Domain.
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Local Water Done Well – October Update
HDC News itemsNow that the joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) between Kaikōura and Hurunui District Councils has been approved by central government, it’s important to outline what this means for residents.
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Health Connections Key for Cheviot Wellbeing Expo
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council’s Together Hurunui was out in force Friday 10 October at Cheviot School, for an afternoon of family fun and positive health outcomes.
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Food security focus for Hurunui District Community Partnership Team
HDC News itemsA growing need for lunchbox top-ups and nutritious meals was identified by Together Hurunui – part of Council’s Community Partnerships Team, In a report delivered Tuesday 7 October.
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Riding the emergency wave
HDC News itemsIt was role play, that felt very real. This week at Hurunui District Council Exercise Pandora unfolded.
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End of an era for three Hurunui councillors
HDC News itemsThe meeting agenda was folded away for the final time for three of Hurunui’s district councillors this week, marking not only the end of the triennium, but the end of an era for them.
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Putting the ‘we’ in welfare
HDC News itemsWaipara Village residents and wider community still vividly remember the hot and windy months two summers ago which caused two wildfires and subsequent evacuations.
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A positive path into pharmaceuticals
HDC News itemsBrodie Marris has nearly finished his first year at Otago University studying health science, and will branch off into pharmaceuticals in 2026.
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A healthy Expo for Cheviot
HDC News itemsHaving more wellbeing services available for more people, is the reason the Cheviot Wellbeing Expo is happening this month.
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Further investigation required for Grierson Avenue proposal
HDC News itemsCouncillors have voted that further investigation is needed around any reasonably practicable options to access to Amberley Golf Club at the Hurunui District Council Meeting today.
