Kaikōura's mayor had a sleepless night in Wellington after fires broke out across his district on Tuesday.
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Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward said a 0% rate rise is possible, but it would come at a cost.
Thu, Oct 16
Dan Gordon took aim at social media commentary attacking the council’s debt of $210m and his mayoral opponent’s 0% rate rise promise.
Tue, Oct 7
The new bylaw introduces new measures including desexing and microchipping of cats and protections at known bird nesting areas.
Thu, Sep 25
A Christchurch resident says the behaviour of some campers and whitebaiters at the beach, near Kaiapoi, is concerning.
Tue, Sep 23
A team of six candidates, known as Standing Together for Waimakariri and led by councillor and mayoral candidate Paul Williams, has been promising a 0% rate rise for the 2027/28 financial year.
Thu, Sep 18
Environment Canterbury voted by 9-7 to declare a nitrate emergency following a motion from retiring councillor Vicky Southworth at a council meeting today.
Wed, Sep 17
Kaikōura Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme had its funding cut back but is doing its best to support local youth and jobseekers into employment.
Fri, Sep 12
The Hurunui District Council has secured a $23.5m green loan to fund coastal retreat efforts.
Waimakariri mayoral candidates, including incumbent Dan Gordon, debated at a GreyPower event how the council would provide services and pay down existing debt.
Thu, Sep 4
Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
Thu, Aug 14
Waka Kotahi is proposing two tolling points, with each charging $1.25 per passing light vehicle, and $2.50 for heavy vehicles.
Tue, Aug 12
An Abbeyfields house offers supported housing for older singles of limited means, like "flatting for older people".
Wed, Aug 6
A last-minute rule change to allow small dogs on buses has left Environment Canterbury staff scrambling to make workable.
Thu, Jul 31
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey's calling for the removal of one of two T2 lanes which were introduced as part of the new Christchurch Northern Motorway.
Kaikōura tourism leaders are expecting to see fewer cruise ships this summer.
Mon, Jul 28
Residents want answers about the condition of the artificial lake in Canterbury.
Wed, Jul 23
A new bylaw is being proposed to protect Kaikōura’s native birds and improve the wellbeing of cats.
Tue, Jul 15
The 7ha Vicarage Views sub-division on Ludstone Rd is consented and has the infrastructure in place to support 83 houses.
Fri, Jul 11
The Hurunui District Council has purchased a block of land for $3.8m to prepare for future disasters.
Thu, Jun 26
Up to 17,000 more housing in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Oxford.
Tue, Jun 24
Every state and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a board with powers that can approve budgets or even expel students.
Thu, Jun 12
North Canterbury's councils have learnt the lessons from previous rain events, which allowed them to be prepared for the latest event.
Fri, May 2
The former Soldiers' Block in Hanmer Springs has been restored, and a new Culverden war memorial unveiled on Anzac Day.
Sat, Apr 26
Work can finally begin on the promised medical centre at the Rangiora Hospital and Health Hub site in Ashley St.
Thu, Apr 24
