Sisters' business delivering gold medal meat Canterbury sisters' business delivering gold medal meat Two North Canterbury sisters are "pretty stoked" to win six gold medals in the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards.
Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors Kaiapoi North School pupils have been teaching Chinese students about New Zealand.
Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again The Golden Fleece competition has been cancelled for the third year in a row.
North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury school children have once again shown that the future of the rural sector is in safe hands.
North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury school children have once again shown that the future of the rural sector is in safe hands.
$200m Amberley development under way $200m Amberley development under way The first units at the Amberley Country Estate are set to be available in the middle of this year.
Waimakariri council prepares Annual Plan Waimakariri council prepares Annual Plan Waimakariri District Council staff have proposed a rates rise of 4.3 per cent on average across the district.
Bus service a success Passenger numbers show success of North Canterbury park and ride bus service The new park and ride bus service linking Rangiora and Kaiapoi with central Christchurch has been hailed as a success, despite the impact of Covid-19.
Section sales hot property Section sales hot property in North Canterbury Covid-19 uncertainty is creating a building boom in North Canterbury.
Positive signs ahead of ewe fair Positive signs ahead of ewe fair Favourable weather and strong meat prices mean there is plenty of optimism ahead of this month’s Hawarden ewe fair.
13 food forests now between Hanmer Springs and Ashburton 13 food forests now between Hanmer Springs and Ashburton Food forests are springing up all over Canterbury.
Show Day returns without a crowd Show Day returns without a crowd Livestock competitions returned to Canterbury Agricultural Park last week, but without the usual fanfare.
The show must go on: president The show must go on: president Chris Harris has been looking forward to presiding over the New Zealand Agricultural Show for longer than most.
Vet recognised for 20-year service to pork industry Vet recognised for 20-year service to pork industry A Kaiapoi-based veterinarian admits he was surprised to receive the New Zealand pork industry’s top award.
Shearing gangs coping with limits Shearing gangs coping with limits Shearing has continued amid the lockdown.
Sector feeling Covid’s effect Sector feeling Covid’s effect While it is largely business as usual for the region's farmers, Covid-19 is having an impact on the sector.
New stadium a game-changer for the community New stadium a game-changer for the community With Mainpower Stadium now open for business in Rangiora, North Canterbury is looking to its next big project - a new stadium in Kaiapoi.
Aqua play park still on track to open soon Kaiapoi aqua play park still on track to open soon The planned aqua play park in Kaiapoi could be up and running in about three months.
Private water wells need to be tested in North Canterbury Private water wells need to be tested in North Canterbury Environment Canterbury’s latest groundwater quality survey found E.coli and nitrate contamination in some private wells around Waimakariri.