Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Canterbury is better prepared for extreme weather and rainfall three years on from devastating flooding, the regional council says.
David Hill
Area schools 'copping it from all directions'
Canterbury area school 'copping it from all directions' - principal
A rural Canterbury school principal has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford to ask whether she can slow down Government changes to the education sector.
Push to build multimillion-dollar arts centre
School aims to build multimillion-dollar arts centre 'sooner rather than later'
Rangiora High School is pressing on with plans to establish a multimillion-dollar performing arts centre for the community.
Decision on Amberley’s representation looms
Committee or board: What will represent the views of Amberley residents?
About 5000 people in Hurunui will soon learn if a proposed new community board will represent their views to the district council.
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
When a major revamp of Kaikōura's waterfront starts, special attention will be paid to the little penguins that nest there.
Kaikōura celebrates dark sky sanctuary status
Residents mark dark sky sanctuary status with party under the stars
Kaikōura has become the newest international dark sky sanctuary in Aotearoa.
Kaikōura achieves dark sky sanctuary status
Kaikōura achieves dark sky sanctuary status
The Kaikōura district has become New Zealand's third international dark sky sanctuary and eighth dark sky site.
Kaikōura awarded dark sky sanctuary status
Kaikōura awarded dark sky sanctuary status
The Kaikōura district has become New Zealand's third international dark sky sanctuary and eighth dark sky site.
Debt not always bad, council told
Debt not always bad, council told
Council debt is not always bad, the Waimakariri District Council was told on Tuesday.
'Granny flat' policy raises questions
'Granny flat' policy raises questions
Proposed legislation to make it easier to build small homes in NZ is "good in principle" but a Canterbury mayor is asking why the policy couldn't allow larger granny flats.
Bid to extend 4WD drive ban on 'river road'
Bid to extend 4WD drive ban on Canterbury 'river road'
A four-wheel-drive ban along a Canterbury river during bird nesting season could be extended.
More surf lifesavers set to patrol beaches
More surf lifesavers set to patrol Canterbury beaches this summer
Some Canterbury beaches will have more patrols this summer after a local council deemed water safety a "must-have" for the region.
Work on bypass set to start before next election
Govt promises to start work on Woodend Bypass before next election
The Woodend Bypass has been included as part of a $1.8 billion funding boost for transport in Canterbury.
'Open' to regional deals
Mayors 'open' to regional deals
Regional deals are on the table for councils - and North Canterbury’s mayors are keen to hear more.
North Canterbury councils heeding PM's request
North Canterbury councils heeding PM's request
North Canterbury council leaders say they are already ‘‘reining in the fantasies’’.
Mayors’ jobs programme extended to 2026
Mayors’ jobs programme extended to 2026
North Canterbury's mayors are thrilled a youth employment programme has received funding for another 12 months.
Ecan stands firm on Ngāi Tahu representation
Ecan stands firm on Ngāi Tahu representation
Environment Canterbury has rejected a request from the Government to repeal Ngāi Tahu representation at the council table.
Council boss calls for tourist levy rise
Canterbury council boss calls for tourist levy rise
Funding infrastructure for tourist towns has no simple solution, says Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie.
Tourists cruising back into Kaikōura
Tourists cruising back into Kaikōura
Next summer promises to be a busy one for Kaikōura with 12 cruise ships scheduled to visit between October and March.
Council raises concerns over ageing roads
Council raises concerns over ageing roads
A North Canterbury council has raised its concerns over its ageing road network and bridges with the NZ Transport Agency - but so far there is solution.