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North CanterburyAugust 27

Gravel truck route change welcomed by residents

A North Canterbury community says the agreement of a local contractor not to use their local road to transport gravel extracted from the Waimakariri River is ‘‘fantastic’’.
Gravel truck route change welcomed by residents
Gravel truck route change welcomed by residents
North CanterburyAugust 27

Mayor hails 'generous support' for rural Kaikōura families

Remote Kaikōura children cut off due to the devastating flooding last month have been gifted a 4WD to use as a temporary school bus.
Mayor hails 'generous support' for rural Kaikōura families
Mayor hails 'generous support' for rural Kaikōura families
North CanterburyAugust 27

Cash injection needed for Canterbury’s public transport future

Urban ratepayers could be facing a rates hike, as Environment Canterbury (ECan) looks to invest in a public transport system to meet future needs.
Cash injection needed for Canterbury’s public transport future
Cash injection needed for Canterbury’s public transport future
North CanterburyAugust 27

Kaikōura businesses step up to comply with dark sky rules

Small lighting changes can make a big difference in protecting Kaikōura’s dark sky, an advocate says.
Kaikōura businesses step up to comply with dark sky rules
Kaikōura businesses step up to comply with dark sky rules
North CanterburyAugust 27

Managing student attendance a complex issue — school board chair

Rangiora High School has seen an improvement in student attendance this year, but it has been "decimated" by staff sickness this term.
Managing student attendance a complex issue — school board chair
Managing student attendance a complex issue — school board chair
North CanterburyAugust 23

ECan produces ‘stellar’ annual report in challenging environment

Canterbury’s regional council has produced ‘‘a stellar’’ annual result, but is being hampered by Government reform.
ECan produces ‘stellar’ annual report in challenging environment
ECan produces ‘stellar’ annual report in challenging environment
North CanterburyAugust 23

More clarity on reforms wanted ahead of election

Canterbury council leaders are hoping for more certainty from the next Government.
More clarity on reforms wanted ahead of election
More clarity on reforms wanted ahead of election
North CanterburyAugust 23

Non-elected members legislation would cause rethink - Hurunui mayor

Hurunui’s mayor says legislation which would remove voting rights for non-elected members would cause a rethink for her council.
Non-elected members legislation would cause rethink - Hurunui mayor
Non-elected members legislation would cause rethink - Hurunui mayor
North CanterburyAugust 23

Concerns for young jobseekers

Advocates fear a new 12-week limit could leave young jobseekers high and dry.
Concerns for young jobseekers
Concerns for young jobseekers
North CanterburyAugust 23

Demolition work starting at former Hanmer hospital site

Demolition is about to get started at the southern end of the former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs.
Demolition work starting at former Hanmer hospital site
Demolition work starting at former Hanmer hospital site