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North CanterburyAugust 9

NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi

New Zealand’s first long-distance cycle/art trail, W75, will be officially opened in Kaiapoi this month.
NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi
NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi
North CanterburyAugust 9

Ashley Rakahuri School’s big fundraiser for new playground

Faced with the need to replace a high-cost item at the Ashlley Rakahuri School, the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) committee tackled it with a big, ambitious plan.
Ashley Rakahuri School’s big fundraiser for new playground
Ashley Rakahuri School’s big fundraiser for new playground
North CanterburyAugust 6

Trapping pests in a snowstorm

If gold medals were handed out for on-the-job enthusiasm Canterbury ranger Emily Wium would be a prime candidate.
Trapping pests in a snowstorm
Trapping pests in a snowstorm
North CanterburyAugust 2

The power of one delivers festival with wow factor for Rangiora

The power of one person with passion, enthusiasm and energy for a project aimed at helping her community has resulted in a Mid-Winter Festival that delivered the wow factor in Rangiora.
The power of one delivers festival with wow factor for Rangiora
The power of one delivers festival with wow factor for Rangiora
North CanterburyAugust 2

Cinderella comes to Rangiora Town Hall

Rangiora’s Jenna Mckenzie School of Dance’s new production of Cinderella opened at the Rangiora Town Hall last weekend.
Cinderella comes to Rangiora Town Hall
Cinderella comes to Rangiora Town Hall
North CanterburyJuly 31

Large bronze sculpture honours ‘crucial part of our history’

A life-sized bronze sculpture honouring the contribution made by New Zealand’s ‘Land Girls’ during World War 2 has been crafted by a Canterbury artist.
Large bronze sculpture honours ‘crucial part of our history’
Large bronze sculpture honours ‘crucial part of our history’
North CanterburyJuly 22

Embracing Impressionism for a photographic exhibition

Kairaki Beach photographer Ann Worthy Stephenson has embraced the Impressionism art style for her new exhibition Painterly.
Embracing Impressionism for a photographic exhibition
Embracing Impressionism for a photographic exhibition
North CanterburyJuly 22

Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods

The auditorium at Kaiapoi High was buzzing with excitement last week as dress rehearsals got underway for the school’s upcoming production of Into The Woods.
Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods
Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods
North CanterburyJuly 22

‘Teen mental health statistics’ explored in new documentary

New Zealand’s “staggering teen mental health statistics” was the catalyst for a new documentary focusing on young people in Generation Z, its Canterbury producer says.
‘Teen mental health statistics’ explored in new documentary
‘Teen mental health statistics’ explored in new documentary
North CanterburyJuly 22

Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo

Two well-known Kaiapoi artists, Christine Watton and Mark Larsen, have shared first prize in a special Kaiapoi-themed art competition held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo.
Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo
Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo