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Wakatu Quay Road Works by Downer to Commence

As part of the Wakatu Quay development, Downer has been contracted to deliver roading upgrades to Wakatu Quay and Lower Ward Street, as well as footpath upgrades on Avoca Street.

Headstone Photographs On Our Public Cemetery Maps

​Our headstone photos are officially LIVE on our public cemetery maps! 🎉This is a HUGE step forward, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you!

Key Council Meeting Outcomes February 26th 2025

Temporary accommodation, road name changes, IWK, NR McArthur request for road closure and exchange Puhi Puhi Valley and Local Government 2025 Triennial Elections and Order of Candidates

North Canterbury Solidifies Structures for Three Waters

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are committed to continuing to collaborate on delivery of water services while selecting preferred governance structures for their communities.

February Newsletter 2025

Revised tsunami evacuation zones, South Bay forest update, Reserve Management Plans, Discretionary Fund opens and other community news.

South Bay Forest Harvest Update February 2025

Harvesting of the pine forest at South Bay will be completed by the end of February. As of Friday 21st February it is safe for cyclist to use the bike path adjacent to SH1.

Revised Tsunami Evacuation Zones February 2025

​Kaikо̄ura District Council is releasing revised tsunami evacuation zones for the Kaikо̄ura District on Friday 14 February.

New Water Submain Installation at Austin Street - 4th February 2025

Innovative Waste Kaikoura’s 3 waters division will be installing a new water submain across Austin Street

January Newsletter 2025

Wakatu Quay progress, Reserve Management Plans, Community Happenings & More!

Kincaid Water Scheme Update

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Kincaid Downs

Road Reseal Works Coming Up

Fulton Hogan has been awarded the contract for the Kaikoura reseal programme. Works will be starting after Waitangi Weekend on the 10th of February.

​2024/25 Kaikо̄ura Council Reseal Programme

The 2024/2025 reseal programme has been put out to tender and now has a preferred contractor. The contractor is planning to complete the works in early February 2025.

South Bay Forest harvest update

Intermittent traffic management will be in place along State Highway One over the next few weeks.

December Newsletter 2024

Building WOF, Wakatu Quay Construction, Key Council Decisions December, Aquatic Centre Update, Dog Safety & More

Key Council Meeting Outcomes December 2024

Esplanade Recreation Reserve, Reserve Management Plan, Spatial Plan Adoption and Building Consent Exemption Fee Change

South Bay Forest Harvest Update 16th December

Cycle Track Access Details

South Bay Forest Harvest Update December 5th 2024

Starting next week for two weeks (Up to the 20th of December) there will be traffic management on State Highway 1 as the team work on trees closer to the main road.

​Council Bylaws – Know the Rules before you Act!

​It's 2024-25 Resident Satisfaction & Wellbeing Survey time!

Share your thoughts and feelings before December 20th to go into the draw to win a $100 New World voucher.

November Newsletter 2024

Operations, Resident Surveys, Operation Pandora, November Council Decisions & More!