Each year we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with a public holiday on 6 February.
This year Waitangi Day falls on a Friday. Below are details how various Council services are affected.
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Waimakariri for 20 hours from 2am-10pm Tuesday 3 February.
Waimakariri District Council has agreed to consult on its Draft Annual Plan, which includes an average rate increase of 4.91 per cent. The formal process to adopt the Draft Annual Plan for consultation will take place at a meeting on February 17.
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Canterbury from 1:30pm - 9pm today, Friday 23 January.
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Canterbury from 6pm Wednesday, 21 January - 1pm Thursday, 22 January.
Kerb and channel and footpath renewal to commence 2 February 2026.
Sections of the asphalt and concrete surfaces have subsided over time and require remediation.
Council is replacing the bridge on Townsend Road in Rangiora.
26 January 2026 9.00 AM Site Visit, Council Chambers 10.30 AM
As part of the redevelopment of Murphy Park we are demolishing the old Kaiapoi Croquet building.
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