People who normally have their kerbside bins collected on Friday,will need to put their bins out on Saturday 11 April, as there will be no collections on Good Friday.

Police are urging New Zealanders to stay safe by staying home this Easter.

Police will be ramping up visibility in communities and on the roads including operating checkpoints over the Easter period, making sure people are safe and complying with the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.

8 April 2020

There have been significant changes and adjustments made by all of us in the united fight against COVID-19.

Waimakariri ratepayers facing financial hardship because of COVID19 have a range of options available to provide relief from rates - including deferral.

The State of National Emergency has been extended across the country and in response, the Waimakariri District Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Recycling will temporarily be sent to landfill following an announcement by Eco Central, the region’s Material Recovery Facility, that it will suspend its recycling sorting operations from late Friday in a bid to protect its staff.

Consultation on the Council’s draft Annual Plan 2020-21 has been extended a week in response to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Kairaki Beach vehicle access has been closed today to comply with advice from the Government to discourage any activity that may result in an emergency services callout.