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Mid CanterburyAugust 9

An evening of colour, costumes, culture and cuisine at multi cultural talent show

Hakatere Multi Cultural Council cultural co-ordinator Ana Taufa described Friday evening multi cultural talent show as the opportunity to travel around the world in one evening without leaving Ashburton.
Dellwyn Moylan
    An evening of colour, costumes, culture and cuisine at multi cultural talent show
    An evening of colour, costumes, culture and cuisine at multi cultural talent show
    Mid CanterburyAugust 9

    Mobile health checks reaching out into the rural communities

    More than 700 preventative health checks through the Carr Family Foundation have been carried out in the past year across rural communities nationwide.
    Toni Williams
    Mobile health checks reaching out into the rural communities
    Mobile health checks reaching out into the rural communities
    Mid CanterburyAugust 9

    Two artworks donated to council collection

    Two donated artworks by prominent artists with strong connections to Ashburton District have been given to council for its civic art collection.
    Two artworks donated to council collection
    Two artworks donated to council collection
    Mid CanterburyAugust 9

    Home school team ready to compete in Epro8 Challenge

    Engineer, Problem Solve, and Innovate is what the primary and secondary school EPro8 Challenge stands for and long time supporter of the challenge EA Networks have done some problem solving of their own.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Home school team ready to compete in Epro8 Challenge
    Home school team ready to compete in Epro8 Challenge
    Mid CanterburyAugust 9

    Council committed to reducing the lost of a precious resource — water

    A  report for the 2024/2025 financial year ending June 30, 2025 has revealed New Zealand's worst and best performing regions when it comes to water management including Ashburton.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Council committed to reducing the lost of a precious resource — water
    Council committed to reducing the lost of a precious resource — water
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    Mid CanterburyAugust 9

    Dazzling musical performance ahead for Methven community’s technicolour production

    Joseph - and his technicolour dreamcoat - will dazzle audiences this month as Methven Theatre Company set to bring his popular musical production to the stage.
    Toni Williams
    Dazzling musical performance ahead for Methven community’s technicolour production
    Dazzling musical performance ahead for Methven community’s technicolour production
    Mid CanterburyAugust 7

    Daffodils bloom in front of Canterbury high school

    Mount Hutt College is honouring Daffodil Day with bright yellow flowers on their front fence this month.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Daffodils bloom in front of Canterbury high school
    Daffodils bloom in front of Canterbury high school
    Mid CanterburyAugust 7

    Special three-wheeled vehicle on display

    An "easy to park" 1978 Reliant Robin, which is classed as a moped in the UK because of its three wheels, will be on show at the Ashburton Vintage Car Club.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Special three-wheeled vehicle on display
    Special three-wheeled vehicle on display
    Mid CanterburyAugust 5

    KiwiRail urges motorists to obey warning signs after truck clips barrier arm

    KiwiRail is reminding motorists about the road rules when it comes to stopping at level crossings after a truck hit a barrier arm in Ashburton.
    Heather Mackenzie
    KiwiRail urges motorists to obey warning signs after truck clips barrier arm
    KiwiRail urges motorists to obey warning signs after truck clips barrier arm
    Mid CanterburyAugust 5

    Prime Minister’s whirlwind tour of Ashburton

    PM Christopher Luxon and Rangitata MP James Meager went on a whirlwind tour of Ashburton.
    Prime Minister’s whirlwind tour of Ashburton
    Prime Minister’s whirlwind tour of Ashburton
    Mid CanterburyAugust 5

    Ashburton opts not to submit a Head Start proposal

    Ashburton District Council has opted to default to a backstop process in the Simplifying Local Government reform programme.
    Ashburton opts not to submit a Head Start proposal
    Ashburton opts not to submit a Head Start proposal
    Mid CanterburyAugust 5

    New firefighting vehicle likened to a Swiss army knife

    A generous donation by a Canterbury benefactor and his late wife has kitted out a fire brigade with a new operational support vehicle.
    Heather Mackenzie
    New firefighting vehicle likened to a Swiss army knife
    New firefighting vehicle likened to a Swiss army knife
    Mid CanterburyAugust 2

    Electoral Commission drop in session and workshop to get you election ready

    The Electoral Commission are offering a drop in session and presentations at the Ashburton Library on August 25 to inform voters on how to get election ready.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Electoral Commission drop in session and workshop to get you election ready
    Electoral Commission drop in session and workshop to get you election ready