Reaching out boosts club numbers Reaching out boosts club numbers Engaging with local high school pupils has proved rewarding for one North Canterbury young farmer.
Concern farmers’ wellbeing affected Concern farmers’ wellbeing affected North Canterbury Rural Support Trust chairman Andy Munro is concerned for the wellbeing of farmers as they negotiate the ongoing effects of a dry season and the Covid-19 lockdown.
Meeting postponed Meeting postponed Federated Farmers North Canterbury’s annual meeting has been postponed until the spring.
Becoming a dad farmer’s new challenge Becoming a dad farmer’s new challenge As Canterbury families went into lockdown last month, Cameron Henderson was contemplating becoming a dad for the first time.
Move to A2 milk paying off Move to A2 milk paying off Supplying A2 milk is paying off for dairy farm owners Daniel and Amanda Schat.
Covid-19 ‘just another challenge’ Covid-19 ‘just another challenge’ The Covid-19 lockdown is just another challenge in the 100 year history of Woodchester Station, near Waiau.
Growers’ home deliveries ‘through the roof’ Growers’ home deliveries ‘through the roof’ Farmers' markets have closed, but business is booming for one North Canterbury vegetable grower.
Virus overshadows winning efforts Virus overshadows winning efforts A Dunsandel couple's award winning efforts have almost slipped under the radar.
Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school The community is rallying to support Kaiapoi High School, following news of a “probable” coronavirus case at the school.
Group digs deep for lifestyle block owners Group digs deep for lifestyle block owners Recent natural disasters have prompted North Canterbury lifestylers to ask what would happen to their animals in an emergency.
Nearly 460 have served over the decades Nearly 460 have served over the decades Kaiapoi has one of the oldest volunteer fire brigades in the country.
Country music festival proposed Country music festival proposed A proposal to establish a Waimakariri Country Music Festival has the backing of Mayor Dan Gordon.
Oxford: The Christmas town of Canterbury Oxford: The Christmas town of Canterbury Oxford is the place to be over the next two months.
Councillors, mayor to get pay rise Councillors, mayor to get pay rise A Canterbury council are set to receive a pay rise, with the mayor likely to get $14k more than the previous mayor.
River Queen launched River Queen launched Operating the Kaiapoi River Queen is an exciting new venture for a Marlborough couple.
Deputy mayor ponders growth Deputy mayor ponders growth "Is minimal growth a bad thing?'' asks Neville Atkinson.
Four injured in Kaiapoi crash Four injured in Kaiapoi crash Four people have been injured after a crash in Kaiapoi.
Cows sure to look their best at show Cows sure to look their best at show The Sherriff family is busy transitioning cows from grass to dry feed, as the New Zealand Agricultural Show approaches.
Church restoration to begin soon Church restoration to begin soon Efforts to restore the historic Glenmark Church are gaining momentum.
Trotting showpiece to be on world stage Trotting showpiece to be on world stage The Kaikoura Cup has gone global.