Rangitata MP James Meager says he was surprised most Mid Canterbury residents are opposed to paying a road toll to fund the new Ashburton bridge project.
High-profile Canterbury dairy farmer Jessie Chan went on an emotional journey of discovery in an episode of David Lomas Investigates which aired on Tuesday night.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown was given a belated birthday cake adorned with a picture of the Ashburton River bridge to remind him of the plan to build a second bridge.