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Council Holiday Hours

Council's hours and important numbers during the holiday period

Grab your noodle horse and join the races at the pool this summer!

Free training starting 6 January for the inaugural Royale Super Splash family fun day at the MainPower Amberley Pool, which also includes the popular Hurunui Manu Champs.

New resource helps visitors when emergency happens

Helping visitors to Hurunui be prepared for an emergency event has been made easier with a new resource that’s available to the district’s motels, guest homes and other accommodation.

Amberley seed business sows opportunities for Hurunui youth

A seed growing business in Amberley is sowing opportunities for Hurunui’s young people.

Hurunui District moves to Level 1 water restrictions

Hurunui District today moved to Level 1 water restrictions district wide.

Student achiever grants help eight students into further study

Recipients of the Secondary School Achievers’ awards were presented with their awards on Tuesday by Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black in Council’s Chambers.

MainPower Amberley Pool offers Safe Boating programme to families

Hurunui District Council pool staff have jumped in with both feet to deliver a practical boating and water-safety programme to families in the district.

Work starts on accessible, sensory play area for Hanmer Springs

The sensory play areas are in response to community feedback for a playground to engage children in a fun and stimulating way with elements that are accessible for children with disabilities.

Mayor Marie appointed Council’s nominee to Queen Mary trust

Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black has been appointed by Council as its nominee on the Queen Mary Historic Reserve Charitable Trust Hanmer Springs.

A Word from the Mayor

New chapter under historic oaks

Next to an historic grove of mature oak trees, the Glenmark Domain Sports Pavilion hummed with excitement as families, friends and dignitaries gathered to welcome New Zealand’s newest citizens.

Council committee faces tough decision with less in the kitty

Hurunui District Council’s Operations Committee was caught between costs and levels of service following NZTA's level of funding coming in less than requested during the LTP process.

Lots for older people to do, but finding activities could be easier

Statistics from Hurunui District Council's Age Friendly Survey, open to those aged 60 and over, were brought to this month's Strategy and Community Committee with a few surprises.

Toot for Tucker

Donations can be left at Hurunui District Council's Amberley office, Leithfield School, Amberley School and Hurunui Memorial Library in Amberley.

Campaign makes 80 properties easier to find for emergency services

In just over two weeks, 80 rural properties in Hurunui have become easier to find in an emergency, thanks to a collaborative push by emergency services and Hurunui District Council.

Amberley Repair Café almost doubles number of items for repair

November’s Amberley Repair Café saw almost double the number of items brought for repair – a great community connection, the event’s organisers say.

Together Hurunui

Soldiers’ Block restoration project on track for Anzac Day opening

Good progress is being made on the restoration and earthquake strengthening of historic Soldiers’ Block

Upgrade communications station to benefit Gore Bay

Gore Bay residents, visitors and boaties will benefit from an upgraded communications station that will provide 4G voice calls and broadband into the settlement.

Be prepared ahead of fire season, cautions Waipara farmer

Waipara farmer Ian Knowles has one plea for rural residents ahead of fire season: know your neighbours, have an emergency bag packed and be ready to evacuate.