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A challenging and busy year

A damp start to 2023 and a significantly wet winter of 2022 caused some delays to the new roading contract and three waters projects at Hurunui District Council.

New vehicle to build on community driver mentor programme’s success

A driver mentor programme that empowers Hurunui’s young people to get behind the wheel is expecting to double results thanks to new funding.

Behind the Business – Hurunui Theatre Group

There’s no business like show business, they say, which makes the Hurunui Theatre Group a great choice for our Behind the Business series this month.

Hurunui Youth Councillors do their bit for democracy

Hurunui’s Youth Councillors are doing their bit to help this year’s government elections be free and fair.

From couch gamer to wilderness adventurer, MTFJ has changed Ben’s life

From couch gamer to tackling one of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness adventures, Ben Fowler’s life has changed beyond recognition in less than a year.

Ranger cautions Hurunui communities to act while there’s time

A Port Hills ranger has cautioned Hurunui to act against the ecological invader Spur Valerian while there is still time.

MTFJ placement takes first step to home ownership

A Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) placement has taken his first step to home ownership.

Hurunui’s ‘quiet’ heroes recognised at Community Awards

Selfless service that quietly contributes continues to make Hurunui a district that flourishes. This was the message from this year’s Hurunui Community Awards.

Council’s Strategy 2023, a focus on connection

Hurunui District Councillors have developed their own clear vision, intents, priorities, by creating the Hurunui District Council’s Strategy 2023.

Talking SuperLocal, Local Government New Zealand conference

​Last week Christchurch hosted the Local Government New Zealand conference. This year’s theme SuperLocal, with a lens on celebrating and promoting community empowerment and local decision-making.

Next Gen volunteers take training to the top level

A simulated emergency response saw multiple victims being rescued from Hanmer Springs Forest this month, with first responders from a range of agencies attending to the “injured”.

Mental Health hui looks at support in the Hurunui

A mental health hui has heard from both service providers and young people about opportunities and challenges in accessing support in Hurunui.

A shift in thinking for two coastal roads in Hurunui

How golfers get to Amberley Golf Course is being reviewed. Rapid erosion is winning the battle against time for the future of a section of Golf Links Road, which is experiencing significant erosion...

Website launch for Birdsong Project

The proof of strong community backing for the Birdsong Project in the Scargill Motunau Recreational Reserve was illustrated by the good number of volunteers contributing their time and energy...

Welcoming Communities Hurunui secures three years’ funding

When newcomers are made to feel at home in a community, it opens an opportunity for them to flourish and do well, says Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black.

Turning back the clock for Waikari School’s next chapter

There was a little bit of turning back the clock for Mayor Marie Black on Monday, as she welcomed Waikari School’s new Principal Phoebe Todd.

North Canterbury ramps up Civil Defence preparedness

Five days, five courses, four councils. When 26 eager trainees gathered in North Canterbury to be put through their paces recently, it wasn't for a new reality television series.

Push pause on water reform

The government should push pause on the Water Services Reform Programme. This was the very clear message sent by Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) last Friday,

MTFJ youth turns passion for the outdoors into a career

Beth Hicks’s (20) passion for the outdoors has set a record in Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) placements.

Hanmer Spring’s Menz Shed creating more solutions than the internet