Whitebaiters banned from camping at Canterbury beach
Whitebaiters will be banned from camping at a beach near Kaiapoi after threatening behaviour was reported to police last year.
David Hill
ECan cuts back average rates rise to 2.4%
ECan cuts back average rates rise to 2.4%
Environment Canterbury hopes to "ease the burden" on ratepayers by reducing its average rates rise to 2.4%.
High petrol costs could fuel rates rise
High petrol costs could fuel rates rise in Waimakariri
Rising fuel prices are starting to bite as the Waimakariri District Council finalises its annual plan.
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.
US woman leaves gift for Nth Canterbury kids in will
US woman leaves gift for Nth Canterbury kids in will
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
'Guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
Canterbury mayor says 'guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
A Canterbury mayor says rural support workers have been forgotten about for too long, leaving them vulnerable to rising fuel costs.
'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'
'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'
New unitary councils appear set to take on regional council functions from October 2028, but one Canterbury councillor has called it "lazy thinking".
Controversial solar farm scaled back
Controversial solar farm scaled back
The potential size of a proposed 181ha solar farm in Canterbury has been reduced due to compliance issues on the land.
Bus timetable at mercy of Iran war
Fuel costs may impact Canterbury bus timetable
The number and frequency of buses on the roads across Canterbury could change if fuel costs remain high.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Stand-offs between parents and schools can be complex and an independent resolution service may not be the answer, Canterbury school leaders say.
Family sparks creative new development
From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora
A Rangiora family wants to put its own stamp on a new 270-home development.
Solar farm switched on
Solar farm switched on
An 8ha "community scale solar farm" has been turned on in North Canterbury.
Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
'These trucks have got to stop': Alternative routes being considered to move gravel
A Canterbury council has agreed to consider alternative routes for hauling gravel from the Waimakariri River, but warns all options have their challenges.
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
Mayors push to protect 'local identity'
A Greater Christchurch unitary council has been floated to replace ECan, which would see Waimakariri join with the city and Selwyn.
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
Oxford community seeks healthcare answers
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon hopes to be able to provide answers to the Oxford community on the future of the town's hospital soon.
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
Skinks make way for Woodend Bypass
Around 380 Canterbury grass skinks have been relocated to the northern Kaiapoi lakes area to make way for the Woodend Bypass.
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
A ‘‘community scale solar farm’’ has been lit up in North Canterbury.
Rural school's call for safe highway speed answered
Rural school's call for safe highway speed answered
A 20-year wait for safe speeds will soon be over for a Kaikōura school.
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out
NCEA shake-up could cause students to drop out
A Canterbury school principal fears students could fall through the cracks of the Government’s planned NCEA shake-up.