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Mid CanterburySeptember 5

Sales pitch for 'cherished community asset' going to market

A newly-formed group has made a pre-emptive sales pitch to Ashburton councillors ahead of submitting a tender for a long-serving community hall.
    Sales pitch for 'cherished community asset' going to market
    Sales pitch for 'cherished community asset' going to market
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    District’s economy shining brightest in wider Canterbury

    Ashburton District’s economy continues to outperform the wider Canterbury region, according to the latest quarterly economic monitor from Infometrics.
    District’s economy shining brightest in wider Canterbury
    District’s economy shining brightest in wider Canterbury
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Bid to stop Mid Canterbury water project expansion fails

    A significant Mid Canterbury water rehabilitation project has been given the green light to expand, pending approval of strengthened conditions.
    Bid to stop Mid Canterbury water project expansion fails
    Bid to stop Mid Canterbury water project expansion fails
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Councils face rates cap while footing bill for proposed amalgamation

    Government needs to explain how councils are expected to bear the cost of amalgamation under its impending rates cap, Selwyn's Mayor Lydia Gliddon says.
    Councils face rates cap while footing bill for proposed amalgamation
    Councils face rates cap while footing bill for proposed amalgamation
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Mid Cantabrians in top form at wheat awards

    Mid Canterbury growers were in top form at the 2026 United Wheat Grower Awards with some quality results, despite a challenging wet harvest.
    Mid Cantabrians in top form at wheat awards
    Mid Cantabrians in top form at wheat awards
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Water quality trials deemed inconclusive at algae-plagued Canterbury lake

    Scientific trials haven’t cleared up how to rid a Canterbury lake of its algae issues.
    Water quality trials deemed inconclusive at algae-plagued Canterbury lake
    Water quality trials deemed inconclusive at algae-plagued Canterbury lake
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Elderly housing tenants face staged rent rise in Ashburton

    Rental increases proposed for council-owned elderly housing will be staged over two years in the Ashburton District.
    Elderly housing tenants face staged rent rise in Ashburton
    Elderly housing tenants face staged rent rise in Ashburton
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Fire crews work to save house

    The occupants of a Beggs Rd, Elgin property returned home Saturday night to find their house engulfed in flames, and two fire engines in the driveway.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Fire crews work to save house
    Fire crews work to save house
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Tasty delights, hot brews: one year celebration

    The crew at Arofa Koha Cafe have been serving up delectable delights and brews now for one year.
    Tasty delights, hot brews: one year celebration
    Tasty delights, hot brews: one year celebration
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception

    A quarter of the new water meters installed in Rakaia can't get wi-fi reception.
    Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception
    Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Online safety a hot topic across district

    Online safety is a hot topic across Mid Canterbury this week ahead of a visit by film maker, Rob Cope and his public talk on understanding kids’ online world — and how to keep them safe.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Online safety a hot topic across district
    Online safety a hot topic across district
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over

    A principal with a school “bursting at the seams” from an ever-increasing roll has had some relief with the arrival of two new classrooms.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over
    Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over
    Mid CanterburySeptember 3

    Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds

    Nefarious characters up to no good in and around Methven be warned, big brother is watching.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds
    Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds