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Mid CanterburyAugust 21

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Performer’s dream comes true

For Chris Woods, playing a role in the Methven Theatre Company's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a dream come true.
Heather Mackenzie
    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Performer’s dream comes true
    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Performer’s dream comes true
    Mid CanterburyAugust 21

    ‘Outstanding’ couple claim arable farming title

    Methven couple John and Mel McCaw were named Arable Farmers of the Year at an awards ceremony in Christchurch on Thursday night.
    ‘Outstanding’ couple claim arable farming title
    ‘Outstanding’ couple claim arable farming title
    Mid CanterburyAugust 20

    Basketballers making connections, having fun and playing sport

    Inclusive basketballers from Ashburton will this weekend be joined by players from the Special Olympics Canterbury basketball team.
    Toni Williams
    Basketballers making connections, having fun and playing sport
    Basketballers making connections, having fun and playing sport
    Mid CanterburyAugust 20

    Governance skills aided by memorial scholarship

    Receiving the Jan Early Memorial Scholarship in 2025 was a humbling experience for Megan Fitzgerald from Methven.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Governance skills aided by memorial scholarship
    Governance skills aided by memorial scholarship
    Mid CanterburyAugust 20

    Rural health benefits from annual car rally proceeds

    Seven Plains Rotary club members have taken a behind-the-scenes look into the workings of a digital video laryngoscope machine at the Rural Health Academic Centre at Ashburton Hospital.
    Toni Williams - Ashburton Courier
    Rural health benefits from annual car rally proceeds
    Rural health benefits from annual car rally proceeds
    Mid CanterburyAugust 20

    Methven’s housing affordability problem: Is it an Airbnb crisis or economic boom?

    Julianne is new to Methven, a ski town near Christchurch with a decidedly provincial vibe. She has not lived there long but has noticed a topic on almost everyone's lips - Airbnbs and housing affordability.
    Methven’s housing affordability problem: Is it an Airbnb crisis or economic boom?
    Methven’s housing affordability problem: Is it an Airbnb crisis or economic boom?
    Mid CanterburyAugust 19

    Animal rescue centre’s closure bittersweet for long-time manager

    Closing the doors at the Mid Canterbury Animal Welfare Centre for the last time was a heartbreaking moment for octogenarian Rallou Keeley.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Animal rescue centre’s closure bittersweet for long-time manager
    Animal rescue centre’s closure bittersweet for long-time manager
    Mid CanterburyAugust 19

    Canterbury teen wins national title during first year of his apprenticeship

    Textile apprentice Luke Watson has made an outstanding start to his career winning the Tier 1 award and overall industrial textile fabrication apprentice of the year.
    Toni Williams
    Canterbury teen wins national title during first year of his apprenticeship
    Canterbury teen wins national title during first year of his apprenticeship
    Mid CanterburyAugust 18

    ‘We must never forget’: Vietnam vets gather to remember

    Numbers may be declining but a remaining few gathered at the cenotaph today in Ashburton for Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    ‘We must never forget’: Vietnam vets gather to remember
    ‘We must never forget’: Vietnam vets gather to remember
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Work mates pushed outside their comfort zones on leadership courses

    Work colleagues Anna Holland and Alice Breading were taken out of their comfort zones as they completed Women in Leadership courses through Outward Bound.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Work mates pushed outside their comfort zones on leadership courses
    Work mates pushed outside their comfort zones on leadership courses
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Mythical fantasy musical to showcase talent, creativity, and dedication of pupils

    Pupils from Ashburton Christian School will bring the fantasy story of Narnia: The Musical to life at the Ashburton Event Centre this month.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Mythical fantasy musical to showcase talent, creativity, and dedication of pupils
    Mythical fantasy musical to showcase talent, creativity, and dedication of pupils
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Mount Somers Volunteer Fire Brigade welcome funding boost

    The Mount Somers Volunteer Fire Brigade is one step closer to installing two 30,000 litre water tanks in Mt Somers thanks to a 1000 dollar funding boost from Balance Agri-Nutrients.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Mount Somers Volunteer Fire Brigade welcome funding boost
    Mount Somers Volunteer Fire Brigade welcome funding boost
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Clear directions for trust as they continue to grow in their support of the communities they serve

    After 18 months work, trustees of the Mid South Canterbury Community Trust have rebranded their organisation.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Clear directions for trust as they continue to grow in their support of the communities they serve
    Clear directions for trust as they continue to grow in their support of the communities they serve