Organisers buzzing at show success
Organisers buzzing at show success
Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the annual Ashburton A&P Show recently.
Toni Williams
Sky high 50th anniversary
Sky high 50th anniversary for kite-making pioneers
Kite makers, designers and flyers from around the world will descend on Canterbury this weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of internationally renowned business Peter Lynn Kites.
Model D on display at A&P show
Model D on display at Ashburton A&P Show
Vintage machinery and tractors of all shapes and sizes will be on show at the Ashburton A&P Show this weekend.
Chrysler beauties go on show
Chrysler beauties go on show this weekend
Hundreds of Chrysler car enthusiasts will converge on Ashburton this weekend for a nationwide MoPars in the South gathering.
Molly on track to become a country music star
Molly on track to become a country music star
Canterbury teenager Molly Harrison has dreams of performing at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2025 - and maybe even Nashville one day.
$140k school playground opens
$140k school playground opens after community's 'unwavering effort'
Pupils in Mid Canterbury have a new $140,000 playground, thanks to the hard work and support of their school and the community.
Shearing for world records
Shearing for world records
Three Canterbury shearers have their sights set on world records.
Fun family entertainment at Methven show
Fun family entertainment at Methven show
The Methven A&P Show on March 18 was a chance for the community to reconnect in a fun-filled family environment.
Charity ride raises $72k and counting
Charity ride raises $72k and counting
The Phat Bastards have so far raised more than $72,000 for charities like Methven Search and Rescue through their mammoth 48-hour charity ride.
Bikers ready for charity ride
'Phat Bastards' ready for charity ride
The "Phat Bastards" are getting ready for a 48-hour charity ride this weekend to raise money for several good causes in Canterbury.
Farmlands open to all
Farmlands open to all
Farmlands has taken over a section of the former Bunnings building in West St and made itself at home with a larger custom-fit Ashburton premises.
Two new flying foxes for domain
Not one but two new flying foxes for domain
Ashburton Domain will soon have two new 50m flying foxes to replace the old one that was taken down in 2020.
Bid to find precious missing painting
Octogenarian on mission to recover precious missing painting
Canterbury octogenarian Marie Vincent is missing a very special painting - and she needs your help to get it back.
Liam living his music dream
Liam living his music dream
Almost eight years after moving across the ditch, former Canterbury musician Liam Kennedy-Clark is still living his dream.
Top marksmen earn badges, four cadets promoted
Top marksmen earn badges, four cadets promoted
Seven top marksmen from Ashburton Cadet Unit have earned their marksman badges and four cadets have been promoted.
Dan's last roast
Four decades of roasting PMs, celebrities and national icons
After a career feeding PMs, celebrities, national icons and colourful characters, Canterbury caterer Dan Lysaght is hanging up his apron.
Slow travels on scenic route
Slow travels on scenic route
Sometimes the joy of the journey is just as much fun as the destination.
Putting the beast on show
Putting the beast on show
If it roars like a beast and has the power of a beast, surely it is a beast.
Massey Ferguson 175th celebration
Massey Ferguson 175th celebration
Members of the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club are hosting a Massey Ferguson display day to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the iconic global brand.
Church offers heavenly options - for the right buyer
Church offers heavenly options - for the right buyer
A church in the heart of Canterbury with a large hall and original wooden floors is up for sale.