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Wellbeing expo to highlight health services

The cooler months may be creeping closer, but there’s some great healthy entertainment on offer in Culverden at the end of the month.

A big week for community connectivity

Funding, 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.

Observing Our Youth

Youth 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....

Hooray for the Hurunui Hotel

It’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..

Autumn Show season in the Hurunui

Event planned for parents of neurodivergent children

Finding 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.

Turning the key to opportunities

Ken 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.

South Ward Community Board chews over dog park

Two 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.

Do you like our local beaches?

For 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...

When we talk about national issues, it can sound distant

Councils Come Together To Discuss Common Issues

With the upcoming establishment of Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services, the Mayors, CEOs and Councillors from both districts met to formally sign the shareholders’ agreement.

A Word from the Mayor

Take your time

Take 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...

Guaranteed improvements for Cheviot Community Health Centre

Alterations will continue at the Cheviot Community Health Centre.

Detours affecting our local roads

It 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.

Building a granny flat?

There have been a few new rules developed around building a granny flat.

Local Water Done Well – January 2026 Update

With 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.

A new kiwi driver

What a milestone for Dennis, who has completed his overseas driver licence conversion. Supported throughout the process by mentor Craig Ritchie...

Facing their futures

Earlier this month a bunch of Hurunui’s young people visited Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre for four days of development, before embarking on their 2026 leadership roles.

Who Ya Gonna Call? Weedbusters!

It’s been a busy year for the Hurunui Weedbusters, aided by Rima Herber, Water and Land Co-ordinator at Hurunui District Council.