David Hill

A North Canterbury farmer says the long wait for erosion protection work to be completed has been "pretty disheartening".

A Canterbury high school has ditched its large open-plan classroom and turned it into two single-cell rooms - with a modern twist.

Local government can do more for its communities but only if the funding is made available, says LGNZ president and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton.

As ratepayers face massive hikes around New Zealand, Canterbury councils are calling on the Government to help fix a "broken" funding model.

Some Canterbury schools are so full that one is looking at holding lessons on the grass, while another is converting a storeroom into a classroom to manage its growth.

A decision on a contentious Canterbury landfill plan near Oxford could be known next month after years of debate.

A memorial seat has been unveiled for a former Environment Canterbury chairman remembered for his "true leadership" and willingness to help.

There are calls to fix a "broken" funding model as Kaikōura ratepayers face an average 14.5 per cent rates hike.

Within commuting distance from Christchurch, Amberley is badly in need of more houses, but growth is being held back by rules to protect the surrounding agricultural land.