Ratepayers support ice rink as businesses struggle
Ratepayers support ice rink as businesses struggle
A challenging summer season has seen sponsorship dry up for events in Hanmer Springs, a local business leader says.
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Mixed emotions as farm turned into subdivision
'Too good for housing': Mixed emotions as family farm turned into subdivision
Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.
Family farm turned into subdivision
'Beautiful land': Family farm becomes 419-home subdivision
Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.
Stricter enforcement of parking rules possible
Stricter enforcement of parking rules possible
Abandoned vehicles, cars blocking driveways and footpaths, and parking on grass verges could face stricter enforcement in Waimakariri.
Green returns to school as new principal
Green returns to school as new principal
After supporting principals over the last four years, Simon Green has now gone back to school in Rangiora.
Half of high school's students not meeting attendance goal
Half of high school's students not meeting attendance goal
A Canterbury principal says New Zealand needs to lift its game on school attendance.
Fears for future of rural hospitals
Mayors fear for future of Canterbury rural hospitals
Two Canterbury mayors are still waiting for answers on the future of two rural hospitals which are in desperate need of maintenance.
Multi-million dollar sports hub plan for Rangiora
Multi-million dollar sports hub plan for Rangiora
Residents' views are being sought on a proposed multi-million dollar sports complex to replace the ageing Southbrook Pavilion in Rangiora.
Woodend Bypass making progress - NZTA
Woodend Bypass making progress - NZTA
Work on the Woodend Bypass will become more visible this year, and NZTA will soon start acquiring the property needed for the project.
Homeowners warned about new granny flat rules
Homeowners warned about new granny flat rules
The relaxing of granny flat rules could lead to more illegal structures due to homeowners not understanding the criteria, a Canterbury council manager says.
4% rates cap achievable - council
4% rates cap achievable but natural disasters, unexpected costs could have an impact
A North Canterbury council says it is in ‘‘a strong position’’ to meet a future 4% rates cap, but rising inflation or unexpected costs from flooding, high winds, and natural disasters could have an impact.
Mayors declare campaign expenses
From $0 to $35,000: Mayors declare campaign expenses
Ever wondered how much it costs to run for the job of mayor in North Canterbury?
Greater Christchurch council 'inevitable' - MP
Greater Christchurch council 'inevitable' - MP
A Greater Christchurch unitary council is on its way, says Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey.
North Canterbury principal steps up to national role
North Canterbury principal steps up to national role
Kaiapoi North School's principal is taking two years leave as he steps into the role of New Zealand Principals' Federation president.
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Streetlights on Kaikōura’s Beach Rd now comply with the district’s dark sky rules.
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Environment Canterbury has received a resource consent application for a new 81,000-panel solar array and battery farm near Waipara, north of Amberley.
Big building projects under way at schools
Big building projects under way at schools
Six school building projects are under way or planned, including extra classrooms, to cater for Canterbury's growing population.
ECan chair wary of RMA reforms
'Definite move away from Treaty engagement': ECan chair wary of RMA reforms
Canterbury’s new regional council chair is wary of "unintended consequences" as he wades through the Government's new resource management legislation.
Council pushing for new road to ease congestion
Council pushing for new road to ease congestion
Rangiora’s eastern link road is closer to becoming a reality as the Waimakariri council prepares to present a business case and concept design to NZTA in February.
'Crate day' revellers warned to watch out for nesting birds
'Crate day' revellers warned to watch out for nesting birds
Environment Canterbury staff are bracing themselves for "crate day" on Saturday, when four-wheel-drive enthusiasts spend the day drinking with friends on local riverbeds and beaches.