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Behind the wheel and over the moon

Lillian was “lost for words” when she passed her restricted licence yesterday...

Blueprint future for the South Ward

Managed growth, improved connectivity and an enhanced environment are three key themes which form part of the blueprint for managing the future growth of the southern part of Hurunui District.

Relationship with Changping and Hurunui District

The helping hands of the younger generation

Wind the clock forward a few decades, and today’s students of Greta Valley School will enjoy seeing kowhai, flax and some precious kahikatea flourishing.

A visit from our sister district

On behalf of Hurunui District, this week Mayor Marie Black welcomed a group of students from three schools located in the Changping District of Beijing, China.

Squashing in some fun

It’s a favourite rural hub with massive community support. Scargill Squash Club has 50 members, who have hugely supported the progress and outcome..

Hurunui residents design age-friendly community

Hurunui residents are being asked to design a community where older residents feel safe, valued and able to participate in local democracy.

Volunteering to inspire a district

Volunteers hold values that enrich the Hurunui District, yet never seek acknowledgement or recognition. This was an overarching message from this year’s Community Awards Evening...

Tidying up a pig’s ear

The target weed was pig’s ear (Dicotyledon orbiculata), an African succulent that has ‘jumped the garden fence’ and become a serious problem in dry areas of Hurunui like Gore Bay...

Aiming for a rapid response during an emergency

Ten minutes can seem a lifetime for Hanmer Springs emergency service workers Jessica Gibson and Amy MacLeod.

Council remains committed to providing quality services

The plan for how and where money is spent in the Hurunui District for the next decade has been decided.

Harris Farms extends model of care to Hurunui’s young people

A North Canterbury processing plant is extending its successful pastoral support model to benefit Hurunui’s young people.

Rural students enjoy healthy lunches thanks to community partnership

Rural students in Hurunui are enjoying healthy school lunches thanks to a community partnership.

A word from the Mayor

Funding and the Future

Life not slowing down for Hurunui octogenarian

'Hurunui is a lovely place to be, and a lot of our older residents want to be able to stay on in the district.'

District representation under Review spotlight

How the Hurunui District is represented will largely remain unchanged, following an Extraordinary Council meeting held this week in the Chambers...

Construction work starts on Soldiers’ Block restoration

Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black welcomes the start of construction on the restoration and earthquake strengthening of Soldiers’ Block.

Hurunui Council thanks community for 454 submissions

Councillors are thrilled with community’s participation.

A Word from the Mayor