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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
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Thomas throws hat into Rangitata candidate pool for General Election

    Karl Thomas of Mount Somers has thrown his hat into the ring as a Rangitata candidate for the upcoming General Election.
    Toni Williams
    Thomas throws hat into Rangitata candidate pool for General Election
    Thomas throws hat into Rangitata candidate pool for General Election
    Mid CanterburyAugust 16

    Regional climate action efforts hindered by insufficient national response

    Insufficient national action to reduce emissions is undermining Canterbury’s efforts to address climate change, the region's environmental steward says.
    Regional climate action efforts hindered by insufficient national response
    Regional climate action efforts hindered by insufficient national response
    CanterburyAugust 15

    Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final

    Barista Bryce Elvy of Ashburton makes a flat white, right, every time.
    Toni Williams
    Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final
    Canterbury barista strong favourite to win national final
    CanterburyAugust 14

    A cause close to the heart

    After 10 years on the Community Trust Mid South Canterbury governing board, Alistair Wing has stepped back from the role.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    A cause close to the heart
    A cause close to the heart
    Mid CanterburyAugust 13

    Ashburton roped into South Canterbury proposal

    Ashburton District has been included in a joint Head Start proposal by the Mayors of Timaru, Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki districts.
    Toni Williams
    Ashburton roped into South Canterbury proposal
    Ashburton roped into South Canterbury proposal
    Mid CanterburyAugust 13

    Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient

    Stem cell recipient Al Carr is cycling New Zealand to raise money and awareness for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.
    Toni Williams
    Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient
    Big ride for 55-year-old stem cell patient
    Mid CanterburyAugust 13

    Former FENZ boss reflects on 50 years of firefighting

    Long-serving Geraldine firefighter Rob Hands has retired from his role as district manager of Fire and Emergency NZ Mid and South Canterbury.
    Former FENZ boss reflects on 50 years of firefighting
    Former FENZ boss reflects on 50 years of firefighting
    Mid CanterburyAugust 12

    Perfect score for young maths wizards

    A group of young Canterbury school mathematicians scored an impressive 20 out of 20 correct answers at the Aoraki Maths Competition.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Perfect score for young maths wizards
    Perfect score for young maths wizards