David Hill

6 days ago | odt.co.nz | David Hill

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsNationalTourists are being encouraged to help with counting whales during their stay in Kaikōura next month. The Great Kaikōura Whale Count will be held throughout the month of June, with volunteers needed to help spot whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.

6 days ago | odt.co.nz | David Hill

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. CanterburyChristchurchA bike ban on buses in the Greater Christchurch area will be fully lifted from Monday. Environment Canterbury (ECan) chairperson Craig Pauling said council staff have been working with operators and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to resolve the issue since the ban was imposed in November.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | David Hill

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. CanterburyDistrictsA North Canterbury youth MP wants buses to go beyond Rangiora, including adding Oxford to a bus route. Rangiora High School year 13 student Simone Bisschoff has been selected as a youth MP by Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey. Simone said she is keen to engage with young people as she develops a project to work on during her term as a youth MP.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | David Hill

Thursday, 8 May 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. CanterburyDistrictsA plan for two North Canterbury councils to join forces on three waters has received a ‘‘disappointing’’ response from public consultation. The Hurunui and Kaikōura district councils have completed their consultations on a proposal to form a joint water services council controlled organisation (CCO) to manage water services.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | David Hill

Kaikōura's council is sticking to its promise to keep its average rate rise under 10% - but only just. The Kaikōura District Council approved its draft 2025/26 annual plan on Wednesday, April 30, proposing an average rate rise of 9.58%. Mayor Craig Mackle said he was pleased to avoid sacrificing service levels. ‘‘One thing I don’t want to do is back off on the roads and footpaths. We’ve got one chance to get on top of it.