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 is upgrading to a new computer system
HDC News itemsWhile we make the switch, processing times for payments and other services may take a little longer than usual.
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Wheeled excavator programme clears the way for safer roads in Hurunui
HDC News itemsA new “light-touch” initiative to improve roadside drainage is already proving its worth, with 150 kilometres of roadside cleared in just the first month of Council’s wheeled excavator programme.
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New roads immortalise Amberley legends
HDC News itemsTwo new roads in Amberley will honour the contributions of well-known community figures.
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Hurunui Council reveals average rates increase of 3.37%
HDC News itemsHurunui ratepayers will see an average rates rise of 3.37%, with Council adopting its Annual Plan for 2025/26 yesterday.
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Cost-saving water project sets examples for small councils nationwide
HDC News itemsCouncil’s award-winning Water Safety Project for protozoa compliance has been recognised yet again - this time for the impressive cost savings it’s delivered while meeting new water standards.
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Record number of compliments received in May
HDC News itemsMay has marked a standout month, recording the highest number of compliments received by Council over the past two years.
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New course helps youth find their path
HDC News itemsA new 16-week course is set to bridge the gap between school and the next step for young people in Hurunui District.
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Leading economist delivers positive outlook for Hurunui
HDC News itemsNew data shows Hurunui’s employment landscape remains firmly grounded in its rural roots.
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Hurunui’s emergency preparedness builds rural resilience
HDC News itemsCouncil is strengthening community resilience and preparedness, recognising that in rural areas emergencies are not “if” but “when”.
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COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2025
HDC News itemsRead all the latest news from Council.
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King's Birthday - Council
HDC News itemsService centres, Libraries, Rubbish & Recycling, Transfer stations.
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Next stages for Amberley Village Green (Amberley Eastern Reserve)
HDC News itemsCouncil has given the green light for the next stages of the Amberley Village Green (formerly Eastern Reserve) to get underway. This will allow works to be priced and staged.
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Hurunui Council sets direction for water services delivery
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council has set a direction for how its water services may be delivered in the future.
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Turning innovation into impact for rural communities
HDC News itemsTurning innovation into impact, Hurunui District Council has earned national recognition for transforming how it delivers safe drinking water to its rural communities.
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New diversion weir proves its value during rain event
HDC News itemsThe new weir at Hurunui’s Eastern Drain passed its first test with flying colours during last week’s heavy rain.
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Hurunui increases Contestable Funding
HDC News itemsHurunui Councillors have voted in changes to how Contestable Funding is divvied up between the district’s existing three wards.
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Draft Annual Plan maintains momentum in roading improvements
HDC News itemsA detour ahead for Hurunui ratepayers won’t hinder Hurunui Council’s draft Annual Plan 2025/26 from maintaining momentum in roading improvements.
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Water treatment technology a match for river conditions
HDC News itemsHurunui District’s cutting-edge automated water treatment plant on the Hurunui River is up and running, ready to tackle the river’s most challenging conditions with ease.
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Hanmer Springs Civil Defence exercise tests a ‘race against time’
HDC News itemsA real-time Civil Defence exercise to voluntarily evacuate Hanmer Springs on Sunday put the village’s wildfire preparedness plan to the test in a race against time.
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Citizens Advice Bureau NC comes to Hurunui
HDC News itemsCitizens Advice Bureau is coming to the Hurunui, with their first satellite clinic taking place on Friday 11 April between 9.30am and 11.30am.
