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Mill Road safety needs coordinated approach

A proposal by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s (NZTA) to prohibit the southbound right-turn movement from State Highway 1 into Mill Road at Leithfield...

Saving the rainy days

Water harvesting doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, and your plants will love it. Nick Gill from Broomfield is a massive fan..

A different look for Hurunui’s rates bill

This week the draft budget was adopted by Council, which established that the rates bill for Hurunui ratepayers will look a little bit different come July.

Ashworths Beach rich coastline

This week is Conservation Week. Last weekend a guided walk along Ashworths Beach was enjoyed by a few local conservation enthusiasts.

Volunteer support strong for Soldier’s Block

One year on from the Anzac Day reopening of the historic Soldiers Block in Hanmer Springs, it’s community involvement and a strong vision, which has made the site a must-see on every tour itinerary.

Trapping is a team effort

This week is Conservation Week. Here’s a bit of a story about some great trapping work that’s going on in Hanmer Springs.

New Digi-Coaches for Hurunui Libraries

For the next 12 weeks, Hurunui residents will be able to get a better understanding of the digital technology in their lives, with access to a Digi-Coach based at the Hurunui Memorial Library.

Getting their hands wet

This week is Conservation Week. Here’s a background story about Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) helping farmers get the most out of their land, naturally.

Farmers just doing their bit

This week is Conservation Week. There's plenty happening in Hurunui. Here’s a bit of a story about the Le Pine family from Nape Nape doing their bit.

Next steps for Amberley’s Village Green

The arrival of autumn marks planting season at The Village Green in Amberley’s Eastern Reserve. The first stage of planting will see trees dotted around some of the perimeter of the Reserve...

Keeping it local in a Changing world

Just a way of life

Barrie Foster has been doing his community service bit around the Amberley community for decades.

Shaping the future of a blank canvas

Planning work on the long-term development of the South Block of the former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs is about to commence...

Investing in Hanmer Springs: New Surf Experience for Our District

HDC 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.

A stepping stone towards independence

Antonio and Georgia Rutherford agreed that a mum teaching her son to drive is not always the best idea….!

A word from the Mayor

Appointment of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services directors

Kaikōura and Hurunui District Councils have jointly appointed Lee Babe, Ross Pickworth and Karl Smith to the board of the new council-controlled water organisation.

Be easy to find

Pinpointing 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..

Growing food and telling people

It’s quite possible to eat your way around Hurunui and Waimakariri this weekend. Well, almost.

Council ratifies Youth Council submission on speed limit

Representatives 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.