Canterbury Anniversary 2026 – Council Services and Opening Hours

An update on our main services for the long weekend.

Services Centres

Our services centres in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford will be closed on Friday 13 November.

For urgent issues, call After Hours on 0800 965 468.


Waimakariri Libraries

The Waimakariri Libraries will be closed on Friday. Their opening hours will remain the same on Saturday and Sunday.

Virtual services remain available 24/7 via https://waimakaririlibraries.com/home


Dudley and Kaiapoi Swimming Pools

Friday (Public Holiday): 10am - 7pm

Saturday & Sunday: 7.30am - 7pm

No programmes will run over the long weekend.

Please check the Waimakariri Aquatic Facilities Facebook page for the latest updates.


Kerbside Rubbish, Recycling & Organics

There is no change to kerbside collections on Friday.


Transfer Stations

There is no change to the transfer stations' opening hours for this public holiday.

Details of regular opening hours are:

  • The Southbrook (Rangiora) Transfer Station and the Resource Recovery Shop is open daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm
  • The Oxford Transfer Station is open on Friday 12.30pm to 4.30pm and Sunday 12 noon to 4.30pm.