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Diversified Waiau Farm Showcased

Hurunui Libraries: There’s a New Chap in Charge

Local Arts Projects to Receive Funding

Creative Communities funding has been granted to eight local arts projects by our Creative Community NZ Committee.

Grand Opening of Hurunui Heartland Cycle Ride 🎉

The opening ceremony for the Hurunui Heartland Cycle Ride will be at the Hurunui Hotel on the 13th of April, at 2pm.

Update on Removal of Amberley Tyre Stockpile

Environment Canterbury is working closely with Hurunui District Council to ensure the removal of a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley.

Your Requests for Action in Action

Ever wondered what happens when you ring, email, facebook or approach the Hurunui District Council about something?

Hurunui will have a new mayor from October

Hurunui will have a new mayor from October, with Mayor Winton Dalley confirming this week that he will not be seeking re-election this year.

Council Contracts Awarded and Operational

After consultation with the districts ward committees, the council’s contracts for waste, public toilets, mowing and sexton services have been awarded.

Crash Bash Comes to the Hurunui

The Hurunui Road Safety Committee organized a show exploring the risks of driving to be delivered to Hurunui College students yesterday.

Fire and Emergency Adjusts Fire Season Back to Restricted

Conditions of late have allowed Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) to change the fire season status from ‘prohibited’ back to ‘restricted’ for the Hurunui, as of midnight tonight (Monday 11 March).

Council to Engage on Freedom Camping Bylaw

The Hurunui District Council adopted a new Freedom Camping Bylaw in September last year and, after a busy summer for tourism, is planning to engage with local communities to see how everyone got on.

Hurunui Heartland Ride Takes Turn Toward Completion

The Hurunui Heartland Cycle Ride is really starting to make its mark on the district as road signage for the route appears throughout the Hurunui.

Summer Pool Parties Make a Real Splash

The council’s pool parties are wrapping up this weekend after a very successful few months of splashing all around the district.

‘Safe Route to School’ Supports Amberley

A new ‘Safe Route to School’ identifying safe crossing points across both State Highway 1 and smaller roads has been created for the benefit of Amberley locals and children.

Fire and Emergency Declares Prohibited Fire Season

The continuing hot and dry weather of late has led to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) declaring a prohibited fire season as of midnight tonight (Wednesday 20 February).

Racecourse Road Tyre Pile Update

Environment Canterbury and Hurunui District Council are actively working alongside each other to resolve the pile of tyres on Racecourse Road as quickly as possible.

Brass on the Grass an Absolute Blast

For the second time within 12 months the “50’s up Brass Band” has delighted music lovers of the Hurunui.

First Meeting a Chairing Success for Hurunui Youth Council

The Hurunui Youth Council had their first meeting of the year this week and what a meeting it was!

The Heart of Hanmer Springs goes Smokefree on Valentine’s

This Valentine’s Day, residents and tourists in Hanmer Springs are being encouraged to give the gift of fresh air, with the launch of a six-month trial adding to the existing smokefree zones.

New Road(s) Depict Good Things for Amberley

Amberley is a flourishing community, and with the construction of a new ‘link road’ getting underway today it will also become a more connected community.