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Next stages for Amberley Village Green (Amberley Eastern Reserve)

Council 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.

Hurunui Council sets direction for water services delivery

Hurunui District Council has set a direction for how its water services may be delivered in the future.

Turning innovation into impact for rural communities

Turning innovation into impact, Hurunui District Council has earned national recognition for transforming how it delivers safe drinking water to its rural communities.

New diversion weir proves its value during rain event

The new weir at Hurunui’s Eastern Drain passed its first test with flying colours during last week’s heavy rain.

Hurunui increases Contestable Funding

Hurunui Councillors have voted in changes to how Contestable Funding is divvied up between the district’s existing three wards.

A word from the Mayor

Draft Annual Plan maintains momentum in roading improvements

A detour ahead for Hurunui ratepayers won’t hinder Hurunui Council’s draft Annual Plan 2025/26 from maintaining momentum in roading improvements.

Water treatment technology a match for river conditions

Hurunui 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.

Hanmer Springs Civil Defence exercise tests a ‘race against time’

A 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.

Feedback from community critical.

Citizens Advice Bureau NC comes to Hurunui

Citizens Advice Bureau is coming to the Hurunui, with their first satellite clinic taking place on Friday 11 April between 9.30am and 11.30am.

MSD outreach service bridging obstacles in Cheviot and Culverden

The launch of an MSD outreach service in the rural townships of Cheviot and Culverden is making it easier for residents to access social support services.

Hurunui District Council proposes 3.31% rates increase for 2025/26

Hurunui District Council’s 2025/26 Annual Plan budgets are expected to bring some relief for ratepayers.

Amberley Repair Café returns in May, thanks to community support

The overwhelming success of last year’s Amberley Repair Café has paved the way for its return in May.

New community board opens opportunity for leadership in South Ward

The upcoming local government election offers a new and exciting opportunity for residents of South Ward to step up and represent their community.

Council accepts councillor’s intended resignation as ‘huge loss’

Hurunui District Council has accepted the intended resignation of South Ward councillor Garry Jackson as “a huge loss” to the Council table.

Amberley Pool increases disinfection protocols to keep swimmers safe

MainPower Amberley Pool has increased its disinfection protocols as a precaution against the gastric illness cryptosporidiosis.

Wellbeing expo showcases Cheviot’s community champions

A free wellbeing expo is shining a spotlight on the health and wellbeing services available to the Cheviot community.

Special events to honour Hurunui’s heroes who served

Hurunui’s soldiers who served in both world wars will be commemorated on Anzac Day at two historic events being held in the district.

New citizens welcomed to the Hurunui with resounding performance

Amberley School’s Kapa Haka group welcomed Hurunui’s new citizens to the district yesterday with a resounding performance, as applause shook the rafters of the St John Training Hall in Amberley.