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Robyn Bristow
Robyn Bristow
Robyn BristowEditor - North Canterbury News
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North CanterburySeptember 30

An ancient native fish under threat spottedin the Waimakariri River

A flash of bright blue in the Waimakariri River gave Environment Canterbury staff a rare glimpse of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most ancient and mysterious native fish.
An ancient native fish under threat spottedin the Waimakariri River
An ancient native fish under threat spottedin the Waimakariri River
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North CanterburySeptember 30

New Foodbank van set to deliver more support across North Canterbury

Food support will be able to reach more people across North Canterbury thanks to a new van made possible through the support of Rangiora Toyota and Corde.
New Foodbank van set to deliver more support across North Canterbury
New Foodbank van set to deliver more support across North Canterbury
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North CanterburySeptember 30

Compass FM sets sights on stronger community connection

North Canterbury community radio station Compass FM is looking to strengthen its role at in the community, with the new North Canterbury Radio Trust Board setting out its vision for the station’s next chapter.
Compass FM sets sights on stronger community connection
Compass FM sets sights on stronger community connection
North CanterburySeptember 30

Art Studio and Garden Trail

Art and gardens will combined in Oxford at Labour weekend during a two day fundraising venture for the Oxford A&P Association.
Art Studio and Garden Trail
Art Studio and Garden Trail
North CanterburySeptember 30

View Hill School celebrates 150 year milestone

View Hill School pupils have learnt about the history, culture and georgraphy of their surrounds while preparing for a special birthday bash at the school.
View Hill School celebrates 150 year milestone
View Hill School celebrates 150 year milestone
North CanterburySeptember 30

Public urged to report rook sightings

Environment Canterbury (ECan) biosecurity staff are asking the public to keep their eyes and ears open after the sighting of a rook in North Canterbury .
Public urged to report rook sightings
Public urged to report rook sightings
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North CanterburySeptember 30

Horse accident victim praises Westpac Helicopter crew

Steve’s rescue was one of 175 missions to North Canterbury in 2025. From January to August this year the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopters have been called out on 438 missions – 24% of them to North Canterbury.
Horse accident victim praises Westpac Helicopter crew
Horse accident victim praises Westpac Helicopter crew
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North CanterburySeptember 30

A love of aerobics and performing earn Sophie a World Championship berth

A love of aerobics, performing, and making friends through the sport, has taken 13-year-old Sophie Hamilton to the top.
A love of aerobics and performing earn Sophie a World Championship berth
A love of aerobics and performing earn Sophie a World Championship berth
North CanterburySeptember 30

Judges clinic for working equitation training programme

Canterbury Working Equitation (CANWE) in association with Working Equitation New Zealand (WENZ) are running the first South Island judges training programme this weekend at Mt Grey Equestrian, at Swannanoa.
Judges clinic for working equitation training programme
Judges clinic for working equitation training programme
North CanterburySeptember 30

Retirement village rule changes welcomed

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says changes to proposed retirement village repayment rules will provide greater certainty for seniors while keeping retirement village living affordable for future residents.
Retirement village rule changes welcomed
Retirement village rule changes welcomed