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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.

Council awaits Commission’s decision on South Ward’s future direction

The potential establishment of a South Ward Community Board is now in the hands of the Local Government Commission.

Community helipad built to last forever

It has been described as the Rolls Royce helipad. Situated on the town’s rugby grounds inside Miller Street Reserve...

Culverden honours its fallen with new memorial

The Culverden community is ensuring future generations never forget the sacrifices of the town’s fallen.

Volunteering spans four generations

Volunteering at Greta Valley Community Library has spanned four generations and much more than half a century for one local family.

MainPower Amberley Pool gears up for another bumper season

Hurunui’s MainPower Amberley Pool is gearing up for another bumper season, says Hurunui Council’s Customer Services Manager Naomi Woodham.