Hurunui District Council

10/06/2026

A new look for Amberley’s glass recycling

From next month, glass recycling from their front gate will be an option for Amberley township residents.
Starting 7 July, glass bottles and jars will be picked up weekly as part of the Council’s kerbside collection service.
The rollout for this service has been funded by a grant received from the Ministry for the Environment.
A glass collection box will be supplied for each house within the township. Box collection vouchers are being sent out this week to homeowners, boxes will be available for pick up from Hurunui Service Centre and Library in Amberley and the Hurunui District Council (HDC) office on Carters Road.
Renters are encouraged to contact their landlord to obtain their voucher....

To read more of the story, please visit:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/council/news?item=id:2ydvwdgy01cxbyi00w5z
To read more about glass recycling:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/glass

10/06/2026

Golf Links Road is currently closed, due to sea swells.

Subject to the swells and tides receding, grading of the road will happen on Friday, after which the road will be open again.

Note – please drive with caution, expect uneven surfaces and the potential for potholes.

Over the next couple of weeks, light road improvement works will take place on Golf Links Road to restore access to a similar condition as before the swells.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

09/06/2026

Autumn planting happens during the cooler months around Hurunui.
The Maintenance Team in Hanmer Springs has been busy recently replacing dead or dying plants in Council reserves, which encourages ground cover and w**d reduction. The hard work carried out during this time of the year pays off during the warmer months, when our Council reserves are healthy and full of colour for everyone to enjoy.

09/06/2026

Spaces are still available for the 21 July intake of the Seed Development Course.

Designed to help 15-24 year-olds prepare for their next life-steps, Seed offers a chance to build confidence and learn practical skills, including assistance with driver licensing and first aid training.

To find out more, email [email protected], phone 027 1800 2655 or complete the online form - https://laffs.hurunui.govt.nz/Forms/hyfUV

08/06/2026

Next week is Elder Abuse Awareness Week and the Age Concern Canterbury - Elder Abuse Response Team will be on-hand at Hurunui Memorial Library for a chat.

It's all happening Tuesday 16 June, from 1pm - 3pm.

Whether there are questions about you, a member of your family or your community, the Age Concern team would love to help.

For more details please visit - https://ageconcerncan.org.nz/what-we-offer/elder-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/

07/06/2026

Detours are in place after a serious crash closed State Highway 1 in North Canterbury this morning.

SH1/Parnassus Road is closed between Cheviot and Spotswood after the two-vehicle crash which police were called to about 8.30am.

The detour is as follows: southbound traffic should use Waiau West Road at Spotswood, turn left onto Leamington Road, left onto Munro Road, and right onto Ward Road through to Cheviot. The reverse applies for northbound traffic.

The detour route is not suitable for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicles should use Leader Road East, Rotherham Road and State Highway 7.

04/06/2026

Next week we have two more Simplifying Local Government Drop-In Sessions planned.

Omihi Community Hall, 9 Reeces Road
Tuesday 9 June, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Cheviot Community Library, 39 Hall Street
Thursday 11 June, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Our sessions so far in Amberley, Culverden and Waikari have been well attended, offering a diversity of opinion on what Hurunui should be considering around the proposed local government reform.

For more detail please visit https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/simplify

04/06/2026

Today is Arbor Day (and World Environment Day) - a day to inspire each other to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.

We would love to celebrate many old trees across Hurunui, so we have a plea.
Please photograph and email us old trees you know about, outlining the species, age, location, and your connection to that tree. Email to [email protected], subject line ‘Arbor Day.’
They may be on your property, they may be at a local spot you visit regularly, they may be on a relative’s place.
When we have a collection in a few days we will share a photo collage, so we can all celebrate together.
Thank you in advance!

And here’s a bit of a background story about the history of Arbor Day, World Environment Day, and what’s happening right here in our own back yard of Hurunui when it comes to all things trees and conservation.
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/council/news?item=id:2ye77bkg717q9sa6kmx4

Many thanks to Heb from Cheviot for these photos of trees featuring in Cheviot.
Pictured are: Wellingtonians, Cedar Deodars, viewed from the cricket pavilion - a whole group of Sequoias and Pines (the tallest of the trees is a Ponderosa Pine), an impressive Pinus Radiata, a view from the foundation towards the township.

As Heb points out, most of these trees were planted around the time of establishing the homestead.

03/06/2026

A positive force

‘The running shoes are getting some solid use at the moment, as Waiau local Mackenzie O’Shea is training for a goal of running 2.4km in under 12 minutes as part of entry criteria for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
With an eye on a possible future in the defence force, O’Shea (22) has recently completed a Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) course – a free, six-week residential placement for 17–24 year olds, helping them gain life and work skills to find employment…..’

To read more, please visit
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/council/news?item=id:2yel3z3qz1cxbyyuvrqu

03/06/2026

After a big weekend for visitors and volunteers alike, it's a tremendous privilege to be able to celebrate 110 years of these magnificent buildings.

On 3 June 1916 - that's 110 years ago today, a remarkable building opened its doors in Hanmer Springs, The Soldiers’ Block. Purpose-built to bring light, air, and healing to soldiers returning from the horrors of the First World War.

Today, on its 110th anniversary, we don’t just remember that moment—we celebrate a powerful new beginning for a place that has meant so much to so many and will continue to do so for generations to come.

110 years of healing - wellness is in Hanmer Springs DNA!