‘Urgent’ work to repair bridge ‘Urgent’ work to repair Waimakariri Gorge bridge The Waimakariri Gorge bridge is set for an urgent makeover.
'Once in a lifetime opportunity' for wetland ‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ for wetland near Rangiora A governance group is being formed to oversee the creation of a large wetland and reserve near Rangiora.
After-hours healthcare still in limbo North Canterbury after-hours healthcare still in limbo A lack of after-hours healthcare in North Canterbury is no closer to being resolved.
Oxford applies for dark sky status Oxford applies for dark sky status Oxford’s bid to become a dark sky reserve is a step closer.
ECan seeks guidance on Ngāi Tahu representation ECan seeks guidance as Govt plans to scrap Ngāi Tahu representation Feedback is being sought from Māori leaders on how to ensure a mana whenua voice, says Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott.
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger A proposed hot pool and spa complex on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure.
Bus shortage worries officials as demand for public transport rises Bus shortage worries officials as demand for public transport rises More people are using public transport in Canterbury - but there are not enough buses to keep up with the growing demand, ECan says.
Kaiapoi food bank faces record demand Kaiapoi food bank facing record demand from struggling families A record number of food parcels has been handed out at the Kaiapoi food bank as it braces for the Christmas rush.
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year The fate of the proposed 'flyride' tourist attraction in Hanmer Springs will now not be known until next year.
High school looks to rebrand farm High school looks to rebrand farm Rangiora High School is looking to rebrand its farm as an "outdoor lab or classroom".
Seafood theme for harbour project Seafood theme for Kaikōura harbour project Kaikōura’s Wakatu Quay is likely to have a seafood theme with work on the multi-million dollar commercial centre set to start in June next year.
$13.5m bridge over Clarence River a step closer $13.5m bridge over Clarence River a step closer Progress is being made on a proposed Clarence River bridge, seven years after the original bridge was destroyed in the Kaikōura earthquake.
Future of ‘second-chance’ alternative education in doubt Future of ‘second-chance’ alternative education in doubt The future of alternative education for vulnerable young people in North Canterbury is in doubt.
Rangiora school installs cameras to stop vaping Rangiora school installs cameras to stop vaping Cameras and sensors are being installed in toilet corridors at Rangiora High School in a bid to crack down on vaping.
Vaping epidemic prompts cameras in Canterbury school Vaping epidemic prompts cameras in Canterbury school Cameras and sensors are being installed in toilet corridors at Rangiora High School in a bid to crack down on vaping.
Protests becoming more 'heated' - police 'Not a lot of listening goes on': Protests becoming more 'heated' North Canterbury police say protesters have become more "polarised in their views" and "verbally abusive" since the Covid lockdowns.
Millward CEO after 38 years on Waimakariri District Council Millward CEO after 38 years on Waimakariri District Council Jeff Millward is "pretty rapt" to make the chief executive role permanent.
Healthcare centre to include radiology service Rangiora healthcare centre to include radiology service Rangiora’s proposed after-hours healthcare facility is going to be expanded to incorporate a full radiology service.
Second round of Ohoka sub-division submissions Second round of Ohoka sub-division submissions Waimakariri District Council plans to notify its summary of submissions on a private plan change request from Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd to build an 850-home sub-division near Rangiora.