David Hill

A Rangiora retailer is welcoming the new police move-on powers for homeless people, saying anti-social behaviour is ‘‘terrifying’’ staff and High St shoppers.

Cheviot Area School has struggled to retain experienced staff in recent years, but its new principal says she is there to stay and make it her home.

Reducing the speed limit on State Highway 1 south of Amberley from 80km/h to 60km/h or even 50km/h will improve safety, the Hurunui District Council says.

Environment Canterbury is proposing a rates rise of just under 3%. But one councillor broke down in tears of frustration over the constraints being put on the regional council by the Government's reforms and rates capping.

Pensioners can continue presenting their SuperGold card to ride on Environment Canterbury buses for now - but a change is coming.

The cost of Rangiora's long-awaited eastern link road has almost doubled, meaning ratepayers face a bigger bill.

A North Canterbury council is hoping to find a community-led solution to homelessness in its district.

A challenging summer season has seen sponsorship dry up for events in Hanmer Springs, a local business leader says.

Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.

Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.

Abandoned vehicles, cars blocking driveways and footpaths, and parking on grass verges could face stricter enforcement in Waimakariri.

After supporting principals over the last four years, Simon Green has now gone back to school in Rangiora.

A Canterbury principal says New Zealand needs to lift its game on school attendance.

Two Canterbury mayors are still waiting for answers on the future of two rural hospitals which are in desperate need of maintenance.

Residents' views are being sought on a proposed multi-million dollar sports complex to replace the ageing Southbrook Pavilion in Rangiora.

The relaxing of granny flat rules could lead to more illegal structures due to homeowners not understanding the criteria, a Canterbury council manager says.

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.

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