Latest News
On this page you will find all the news items and media releases from Hurunui District Council. You can use the drop down list and the 'start' and 'end' dates, to narrow your search.
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Strong house prices in Hurunui bucking the trend
HDC News itemsHouse values in the Hurunui District are looking strong, bucking the nationwide trend of values falling. Don’t be fooled, the cost to build has gone up too..
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A Word from the Mayor
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NCNS vehicle hits the road thanks to Hurunui business
HDC News itemsNorth Canterbury Neighbourhood Support (NCNS) has been put on the road with mobile branding thanks to a generous sponsorship from a Hurunui business.
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North Canterbury Mayors welcome Future for Local Government Report
HDC News itemsWaimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura Mayors welcome the Future for Local Government report but say the primary issue remains funding....
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International recognition, conversations with our coastal communities
HDC News itemsAn "innovative and community focussed" software tool developed for the Hurunui District Council has won an international award.
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Location for Hurunui food hub sought as demand rises
HDC News itemsFood Secure North Canterbury wants to make collecting food parcels easier for Hurunui’s three foodbanks as demand for food parcels continues to rise.
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Programme empowers migrant newcomers to go places
HDC News items“Having a Driver’s Licence will allow me to go places,” says Karl Nino Catabay, who looks forward to exploring his new home of Hurunui District.
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New Zealanders back Hurunui Youth Councillor to attend global assembly
HDC News itemsNew Zealanders from all areas of the country are backing Hurunui Youth Councillor Tamzyn Murdoch (16) to get to the Children’s General Assembly in Denmark to fly the flag for Aotearoa.
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Planting their future
HDC News itemsThese youngsters will have a great story to tell in a few years’ time. Last month 45 Cheviot School children gathered at Hutchison Reserve to plant natives by the Jed River..
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Hurunui Youth Councillors take rural voice to leadership summit
HDC News itemsHurunui Youth councillors took their passion and energy to Wellington last week for a high- octane, three-day summit with youth councils, MPs and inspiring leaders from around the country.
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A place from the heart
HDC News itemsA wetland reserve is on the horizon for Scargill, requiring community effort which the locals are looking forward to.
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Hurunui residents are getting involved in Civil Defence
HDC News itemsA new energy is building across the district with more people getting involved in Civil Defence in their communities.
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Taking the temperature of Hurunui’s wellbeing
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council will be checking in on communities across Hurunui to ask about their wellbeing.
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Youth Council brings popular YES Camp back to Hurunui
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A message to our District
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Behind the Business - RMJ Transport Services Ltd
HDC News itemsHurunui District Council values our local businesses. Behind the Business looks at the people and faces behind our district's businesses.
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Bright lights on bikes - BE SAFE BE SEEN
HDC News itemsIt’s not quite Christmas season, but you’ll see a significant twinkle around some of the schools in the Hurunui District this winter and into the future.
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Keeping Up With Culverden (Civil Defence) – The Group is Formed
HDC News itemsKeeping Up With Culverden is a new series looking behind the scenes at the setting up of a Civil Defence Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Hurunui District.
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$3.1 million confirmed for Soldiers' Block restoration
HDC News itemsConfirmed funding of $3.1 million has been announced by Hurunui District Council to give impetus to a long-awaited project to revitalise the Old Soldiers’ Block.
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Recognised for successful motorbike safety programme
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