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Mid CanterburySeptember 28

Should dogs be allowed in cemeteries?

Ashburton councillors were fighting like cats and dogs during a heated debate over cemetery access, with a final vote of 5-4 vote to keep canines out.
    Should dogs be allowed in cemeteries?
    Should dogs be allowed in cemeteries?
    SelwynSeptember 24

    Mayors frustrated by decision to pause council mergers

    Two Canterbury mayors say the Government's pause on merger proposals has left councils frustrated, with no clear indication of what comes next.
    Jonathan Leask, local democracy reporter
    Mayors frustrated by decision to pause council mergers
    Mayors frustrated by decision to pause council mergers
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Investiture for textile craft advocate

    Textile craft advocate Richard Ashford, of Ashburton,, at left, was awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington, last Thursday.
    Investiture for textile craft advocate
    Investiture for textile craft advocate
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    River trail planting project extends

    Planting advocate Ross Hawthorne has ticked off yet another river planting milestone and is expanding his focus.
    River trail planting project extends
    River trail planting project extends
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Ready for drug and alcohol’s annual safety campaign

    Leif Hansen is gearing up for Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service’s annual summer campaign.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Ready for drug and alcohol’s annual safety campaign
    Ready for drug and alcohol’s annual safety campaign
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Prestigious pony club event returns to Mid Canterbury

    Riders from Methven and Tinwald pony clubs are in training for the Methven Rodeo Club Springston Trophy being held in the district next month.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Prestigious pony club event returns to Mid Canterbury
    Prestigious pony club event returns to Mid Canterbury
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    $250k gratefully received for older persons housing project

    Haven Housing Mid Canterbury has been given a $250,000 funding boost from Ahu Community Trust.
    Heather Mackenzie
    $250k gratefully received for older persons housing project
    $250k gratefully received for older persons housing project
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Community events drawing crowds to Ashburton

    Books, puzzles, CDs, sheet music and magazines are among the many items flowing through the doors of the Sports Hall as Ashburton Rotary Club gears up for very popular Bookarama, with doors opening 8am on Monday.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Community events drawing crowds to Ashburton
    Community events drawing crowds to Ashburton
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Young speechmakers shine

    The Plains Rotary primary speech contest finals have wrapped up for another year.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Young speechmakers shine
    Young speechmakers shine
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Two rural primary schools celebrate milestones over the weekend

    Past and current day pupils, staff and school families celebrated the 125th and 150th anniversary of the Fairton and Wakanui schools over the weekend with cakes, speeches, tree plantings, a drama and hockey game.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Two rural primary schools celebrate milestones over the weekend
    Two rural primary schools celebrate milestones over the weekend
    Mid CanterburySeptember 24

    Artist honoured to be included clock tower’s 50th exhibit

    Graphic designer/illustrator Ross Ellen has a contemporary art image featuring in the Ashburton Clock Tower exhibit in the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
    Artist honoured to be included clock tower’s 50th exhibit
    Artist honoured to be included clock tower’s 50th exhibit
    Mid CanterburySeptember 23

    Lines company to start $2.2m electricity network upgrade

    EA Networks will soon begin work on a $2.2m upgrade to the electricity network that serves parts of Mid Canterbury.
    Lines company to start $2.2m electricity network upgrade
    Lines company to start $2.2m electricity network upgrade
    Mid CanterburySeptember 23

    Extra days needed to complete SH1 work, south of Ashburton

    Cold temperatures and rain have delayed the completion of road repairs on State Highway 1, south of Ashburton.
    Extra days needed to complete SH1 work, south of Ashburton
    Extra days needed to complete SH1 work, south of Ashburton