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ChristchurchAugust 29

Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community

Residents of a Canterbury township are calling for more work to be done to mitigate flooding in the village, along with other issues identified by the community.
Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community
Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community
ChristchurchAugust 23

‘Motorbikes going up in flames, sex on the pool tables’: No regrets about leaving hotel behind

When Jeremy Dyer took his first job behind the bar of an old London pub, he was taught the customer is always right. Now he has sold the Canterbury pub he and his late wife successfully ran for 23 years.
‘Motorbikes going up in flames, sex on the pool tables’: No regrets about leaving hotel behind
‘Motorbikes going up in flames, sex on the pool tables’: No regrets about leaving hotel behind
ChristchurchAugust 20

Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool

A Banks Peninsula community has stepped up to raise the money needed to make crucial repairs to its currently unusable school pool.
Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool
Community dives in to raise $18k and save their school pool
RugbyAugust 19

‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner

Sumner will start next season with a new-look coaching team across its senior grades after nine coaches and managers stepped down.
‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner
‘A bit too much politics’: Coaching exodus at Sumner
ChristchurchAugust 17

Site investigation into cave upgrades

Site investigations will start this week to determine whether improvements can be made to two ancient Māori caves in Christchurch.
Site investigation into cave upgrades
Site investigation into cave upgrades
ChristchurchAugust 13

Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum Society is seeking more than $8 million from Christchurch ratepayers to go towards a permanent home for its collection.
Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m
Museum asks Christchurch ratepayers for more than $8m
ChristchurchAugust 13

Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool

The No 2 ranked test match bowler in the world and an All Blacks legend could play a key role in saving a Canterbury community’s school pool.
Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool
Canterbury rugby great, Black Caps paceman pitch in to save pool
ChristchurchAugust 13

Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery

Ferrymead Heritage Park's financial recovery has been acknowledged with a $30,000 grant from Christchurch City Council.
Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery
Heritage park gets funding boost after ‘tough’ financial recovery
ChristchurchAugust 10

More calls for museum move to waterfront

A former Lyttelton Museum Society member has backed an idea to use The Woolstore as the home for the long-awaited museum.
More calls for museum move to waterfront
More calls for museum move to waterfront
ChristchurchAugust 10

Historic Canterbury hotel changes hands for first time in 23 years

When Jeremy Dyer first took over the Ōtoromiro Hotel on Banks Peninsula, a regular patron of the historic pub made him a $1000 bet he and his wife would not last a year.
Historic Canterbury hotel changes hands for first time in 23 years
Historic Canterbury hotel changes hands for first time in 23 years