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Heather Mackenzie
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Mid CanterburyOctober 5

Powerlines downed by truck, tractor crash

Sixty-eight properties were without power for much of Monday after a truck and tractor collied on the Lismore Mayfield Road.
Mid CanterburySeptember 30

River inspiration for new school track

Rakaia School is planning a new concrete wheels track on site designed around the concept of the braided Rakaia River,  assistant principal Natasha Jenkins says.
River inspiration for new school track
River inspiration for new school track
Mid CanterburySeptember 30

Realtors win at national REINZ awards

Ashburton real estate agent Chris Murdoch has won the individual rural salesperson award at the REINZ Awards of Excellence.
Realtors win at national REINZ awards
Realtors win at national REINZ awards
Mid CanterburySeptember 30

‘Incredibly lucky’ escape for motorist and passengers after crash caused power cut

More than 200 homes were without power after a vehicle travelling south on SH1 in Canterbury veered across the road, side-swiped a tree, then hit a power pole.
‘Incredibly lucky’ escape for motorist and passengers after crash caused power cut
‘Incredibly lucky’ escape for motorist and passengers after crash caused power cut
Mid CanterburySeptember 24

$250k gratefully received for older persons housing project

Haven Housing Mid Canterbury has been given a $250,000 funding boost from Ahu Community Trust.
$250k gratefully received for older persons housing project
$250k gratefully received for older persons housing project
Mid CanterburySeptember 24

Young speechmakers shine

The Plains Rotary primary speech contest finals have wrapped up for another year.
Young speechmakers shine
Young speechmakers shine
Mid CanterburySeptember 23

House occupants ‘facing a considerable clean-up’ after pot left on stove

A Canterbury fire chief has warned people to “never leave cooking unattended” after crews were called to an incident at a house that also had no smoke alarms.
House occupants ‘facing a considerable clean-up’ after pot left on stove
House occupants ‘facing a considerable clean-up’ after pot left on stove
Mid CanterburySeptember 17

Success at Flava Festival

Hampstead School, Ashburton Intermediate School and Ashburton College all tasted success at the recent Flava Fest at Arowhenua Marae.
Success at Flava Festival
Success at Flava Festival
Mid CanterburySeptember 17

Celtic honours two new life members

Ashburton Celtic Rugby Club have welcomed two more life members into their fold. Long time player and coach Dave McCrea 60 and 79-year-old Joe O’Leary ex team massage therapist and strapper, were both honoured at clubs annual prize giving last month.
Celtic honours two new life members
Celtic honours two new life members
Mid CanterburySeptember 10

Fatal crash victim named

Police have confirmed the name of the person who died following a serious crash on Rakaia Highway north of Ashburton on Monday as Bradley Larter, 28, of Ashburton.
Fatal crash victim named
Fatal crash victim named