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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.

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.

Exams just got easier for district’s area school students

Colourful exam packs filled with bright stationery, energising lollies and a hefty dose of encouragement are supporting Hurunui’s area school students as they sit their exams.

Never too late to make a splash in the Hurunui

After conquering two bouts of cancer, Amberley resident Gilbert Croft decided it was time he confronted his fear of swimming.

Council strengthens safety protocols around working with children

Hurunui District Council has increased its safety protocols around interacting with children.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY 28 October 2024

Council services over the long weekend.

HDC Waste officer brings ‘Tinker Table’ to Amberley Repair Café

Council’s Waste Education officer is inviting people to disassemble household items — piece by piece

Rātā thanked for 12 years of holiday programmes

"We are forever grateful that there are groups and individuals out there that give so generously to make this happen."

Fire, Queen Mary Reserve south site, Saturday 19 October 2024

It is believed that the engineering storage building on the south site of the Queen Mary Reserve in Hanmer Springs has been substantially damaged by fire during the early hours of this morning.

Responding in a RAPID way

There is one simple request for rural people in the Hurunui District. Please make sure you have a Rural Address Property Identification (RAPID) number plate.

Camping in your own back yard

A thrifty summer may be on the cards for some, as holiday planning during the warmer months begins...

Amuri Area School celebrates its diversity with life-sized billboard

Hanmer Springs cafē plating up its pizzas for the environment

Hanmer Springs Tea Kiosk Café and Grill at the thermal pools has swapped the traditional pizza box for reusable plastic plates.

Planning to move strategically

Accessible and safe walking and riding options throughout Hurunui will be a priority for future planning of recreational and transport options.

Hurunui’s littlest fishes learn water safety skills

Hurunui’s babies and toddlers are taking to the water to learn lifesaving water skills

External funders thanked for making a difference in Hurunui

Thanks to external funding delivered through Council’s strong community partnerships, Hurunui District is benefiting from a range of community programmes.

Another step towards preventing rural crime

As the daffodils raise their heads and temperatures begin to warm, people like to get out and about and enjoy the spring weather.