Farmers in North Canterbury have plenty of drought experience and can take credit for being in reasonable shape as dry conditions bite, Winton Dalley says.
North Canterbury residents will continue to fight for a Woodend Bypass in spite of it not making the cut in the Government's latest infrastructure spend up.
The Waimakariri District Council's innovative approach to earthquake recovery planning has been declared world-leading, with the project taking top honours in an international planning award.
Wines lined up in the recent 2019 Alpine Pacific Wine Challenge showcased the breadth and depth of the Waipara region, the chairman of the judging team, Jim Harre, said.
Scout and first-aid training, combined with a cool head, have earned a Hurunui College student the gratitude of a tramping party, and accolades from the police and the Hurunui District Council.