How to move ahead with Three Waters reforms has split the Selwyn District Council down the middle, forcing Mayor Sam Broughton to deliver a casting vote.
Design engineers are investigating numerous roading configurations for Rolleston as they grapple with the perfect flyover design - which may even include an underpass.
The parishioners at a Darfield church have restored their historic lychgate - and uncovered a few surprises while delving into the history of its 260kg bell at the same time.