NZTA will be undertaking night work on the Lineside Road Bridge over SH1 beginning Monday 18 November. The work period is from 8pm to 6am each night for up to one week.

The bridge will be closed to through traffic during this time and detours will be in place during the closure. The motorway (SH1) will remain open at all times.

It’s Show Day this Friday which means there will be a few changes to Council Services. We hope you have a great long weekend.

Direct commuter buses from Rangiora and Kaiapoi to central Christchurch are proposed for when the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) opens mid next year.

Following the detection of a minor leak in the Cust Township’s water supply on Friday, Council staff have completed a thorough examination of the water supply.

Temporary chlorination of the Cust Township's Water supply has been put in place following the detection of a minor leak in the reservoir.

A recent spate of drivers hitting power poles is prompting calls for road users to drive to the conditions and avoid distractions.

Since 2014 there have been 109 crashes in the District where drivers have hit power poles, resulting in one fatality and 15 seriously  injured.

Have you considered becoming a member of a Drainage or Water Race Advisory Group? Or perhaps you know someone who might fit the bill? It’s a great opportunity to get involved and make a valuable contribution to your local community and the wider district.

Waimakariri District Council’s new Mayor Dan Gordon today formally welcomed the new Council and announced new committees and portfolios for the coming term.