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North CanterburyAugust 16

Council Brings rail safety to life for local students

The focus for Rail Safety Week this year in the Hurunui District, will be on primary school students understanding trains need far more distance to stop than most people realise.
Council Brings rail safety to life for local students
Council Brings rail safety to life for local students
North CanterburyAugust 16

Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell

A centralised dairy beef calf rearing facility at Te Whenua Hou at Eyrewell, capable of housing up to 1000 calves, will receive its first calves this season.
Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell
Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell
North CanterburyAugust 16

A new direction for local government in North Canterbury

Last week marked a new direction for local government in North Canterbury.
A new direction for local government in North Canterbury
A new direction for local government in North Canterbury
North CanterburyAugust 16

New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers

New industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand's future farming workforce., Federated Farms says.
New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers
New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers
CanterburyAugust 13

The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience

Neil Wilson is the engineer behind Hanmer Springs’ thermal pool heating system and the popular Alpine Winter Festival ice rink. Now he has taken on his coolest project yet.
The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
North CanterburyAugust 2

MainPower launches New Energy Fund to power local energy innovation

The MainPower New Energy Fund is designed to support local organisations, businesses and individuals
MainPower launches New Energy Fund to power local energy innovation
MainPower launches New Energy Fund to power local energy innovation
North CanterburyAugust 2

Wood turning with ease thanks to new lathes

North Canterbury Woodcraft Club members ave been honing their wood turning skills on some new equipment, thanks to a recent Lion Foundation Grant.
Wood turning with ease thanks to new lathes
Wood turning with ease thanks to new lathes
North CanterburyAugust 2

Community service and leadership celebrated

Hurunui District Council celebrated a diverse cross-section of volunteers, businesses and young leaders at the 2026 Hurunui Community Service Awards, at the Hawarden Hall last week.
Community service and leadership celebrated
Community service and leadership celebrated
North CanterburyJuly 31

Smoother journey for patient with suspected spinal injury

Transporting a patient with a suspected spinal injury was made smoother and safer thanks to a new pathway and helipad at Hanmer Springs.
Smoother journey for patient with suspected spinal injury
Smoother journey for patient with suspected spinal injury
North CanterburyJuly 30

High level of pollution recorded in Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi has breached the national health standard for high pollution for the fifth day this year.
High level of pollution recorded in Kaiapoi
High level of pollution recorded in Kaiapoi