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The church that’s older than its town

The Catholic Parish of the Good Shepherd Amberley was built in 1866 on Brackenfield Estate, in 1955 was jacked up on a trailer and transported by traction engine seven kilometres down the road...

Meg and Ted top ranked dog names for Hurunui

If you have a dog registered in Hurunui, there’s a good chance it will be called Meg or Ted, and there’s a good chance it’ll be a Huntaway or a Heading Dog.

The upcycle of the bicycle

There’s a pile of donated push bikes sitting outside a bike workshop on a property just north of Cheviot. They’re not rusting up though, they’re being restored and sent to new homes.

Outstanding youth leadership recognised

Ruby Beckdahl received the Mayoral Award for Outstanding Youth Leadership in July - an inspiring young woman whose dedication and kindness exemplifies leadership.

Projects of Significance - Update

Hurunui District Council has outlined where its significant projects are up to, with some complete, some under way and others still being carefully planned.

Eyes on the road and your speed

Glancing at your screen for just one second when driving 100km/h can lose you 30 metres of road.

A busy spring ahead in the Hurunui district

Community supporting community

A massive thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the sunshine at Mt Lyford on Sunday.

Guiding Hurunui's young people

Ask anyone who has been a Pippin, a Brownie, a Girl Guide or a Ranger, and they will know with fondness Katrina Platt.....

Get healthy this summer, visit a local Wellbeing Expo

Summertime can create moments of relaxation, socialising and general fun. It can also create moments of stress in the form of time, money and energy levels... come along to a local Wellbeing Expo.

Take it easy in Hurunui's towns

A quiet road is not an invitation to speed. So, take the time to slow down when approaching a town from an open road. It sounds simple, but it does not always happen.

Weeds are going bust in Hurunui

The Hurunui District celebrated some of its best community serving members at the annual Community Service Awards in July. The Hurunui Biodiversity Trust award was received by Hurunui Weedbusters,....

Getting to where he needs to be

Earlier this year 17 year-old Harrison Wigzell who lives near Waiau gained his restricted licence, with the help of the Driver Mentor Programme. He shares a few words....

Launching the blue tsunami evacuation zone

The tsunami zone across Canterbury will be one colour as of today, Tuesday 6 October. The entire existing evacuation zone in the event of a tsunami will now be blue.

Jock Foster - Mentor, Teacher, Coach and Servant to the Community

Since returning to Scargill 30 years ago to take over the family farm Jock Foster has given outstanding service to his community.

Officially open, Village Green playground

The Village Green playground in Amberley was officially opened this afternoon. A community barbeque, outdoor games and a performance from Little Oaks Preschool...

When the lights come on: Diwali comes to Hanmer Springs

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, and its origin story varies across India. On Friday 9 October, a little of that wonder arrives in Hanmer Springs.

Creativity within the district

Tools for life

When North Allert was 14 years-old he bought his first vehicle, and it didn’t bother him that it didn’t really go.

A fund for the future

Hi, my name is Jack Higinbottom. I am 19 years old and I was a recipient of the Hurunui Secondary School Achievers Fund for the 2026 year....