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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
North CanterburyJuly 22

Entries open for Canterbury tavern’s hunting competition

Hunters will take to the hills next month in search of pigs, deer or fallow to line up in the annual Mandeville Tavern Hunting competition.
Entries open for Canterbury tavern’s hunting competition
Entries open for Canterbury tavern’s hunting competition
North CanterburyJuly 22

Five divers, a paper ad, and a beer: Canterbury dive club marks 50 years

The North Canterbury Dive Club Inc is turning 50 and is gearing up to celebrate a half-century of underwater trips, community involvement, and good times with great mates.
Five divers, a paper ad, and a beer: Canterbury dive club marks 50 years
Five divers, a paper ad, and a beer: Canterbury dive club marks 50 years
North CanterburyJuly 22

Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award

Hunters Stream Community Group has received $10 000 from the Westpac Water Care Project to expand a riparian corridor along the stream which runs through farms and lifestyle blocks south-east of Cust.
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
North CanterburyJuly 22

North Canterbury BMX riders on the global stage

A 13-strong team of BMX riders from the Rangiora-based North Canterbury Club are representing New Zealand on the world stage this week.
North Canterbury BMX riders on the global stage
North Canterbury BMX riders on the global stage