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Mid CanterburyOctober 7

Fashion, gadget help for annual celebration of older people

Events in Ashburton in recognition of International Day of Older Persons, last Thursday,  included Age Concern Ashburton Fashion Parade at Lochlea Resort and a digital assistance event run by Digital Waitaha at the Ashburton Library.
Dellwyn Moylan
    Fashion, gadget help for annual celebration of older people
    Fashion, gadget help for annual celebration of older people
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Changing of the guard at the Staveley Camp

    Jo Nicholas knows she has big shoes to fill as the kaitiaki caretaker of Staveley Camp and Forest. But she is up for the task.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Changing of the guard at the Staveley Camp
    Changing of the guard at the Staveley Camp
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Small steps, big result for growing school community

    Netherby School has officially opened its new classroom block, nine years advocating for additional teaching space.
    Small steps, big result for growing school community
    Small steps, big result for growing school community
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Free fuel for first customer at new Tinwald station

    Marcos Mink of Jim’s Mowing had the honour of being the first customer at the Waitomo fuel station in Tinwald on Tuesday.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Free fuel for first customer at new Tinwald station
    Free fuel for first customer at new Tinwald station
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    'No council invoices': community-funded bike park takes shape

    The first asphalt surface has been laid at the new Tarbotton RideSmart Park in the Ashburton Domain, and ratepayers aren’t picking up the bill.
    'No council invoices': community-funded bike park takes shape
    'No council invoices': community-funded bike park takes shape
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Whalley earns prestigious McDonald’s award

    Dave Whalley, franchisee owner of McDonald’s Ashburton restaurant, has been awarded the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Whalley earns prestigious McDonald’s award
    Whalley earns prestigious McDonald’s award
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Regional councils needed to help with ‘complex’ reform — ECan chair

    Regional councils need to be “at the table” as local government models are finalised, Environment Canterbury chairperson says.
    Regional councils needed to help with ‘complex’ reform — ECan chair
    Regional councils needed to help with ‘complex’ reform — ECan chair
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Shoeboxes filled with treats being assembled for distribution at Christmas

    Helping to deliver Christmas boxes of gifts to children in Fiji in 2007 left a lasting impression on Ashburton women Rosie Hawkes and her husband Steve.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Shoeboxes filled with treats being assembled for distribution at Christmas
    Shoeboxes filled with treats being assembled for distribution at Christmas
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    ‘Magnificent occasion’ as aviation museum’s new hangar officially opens

    Members of the Ashburton Aviation Museum are still coming down off cloud nine after officially opening their new hangar extension at the weekend.
    ‘Magnificent occasion’ as aviation museum’s new hangar officially opens
    ‘Magnificent occasion’ as aviation museum’s new hangar officially opens
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Fundraising fun for sports uniforms

    Sliming the principal was among the fun had by pupils at Allenton School while fundraising for new sports uniforms.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Fundraising fun for sports uniforms
    Fundraising fun for sports uniforms
    Mid CanterburyOctober 7

    Canterbury spuds perfect for the golden arches

    These humble spuds are grown in Canterbury, supplied to McCain’s in Timaru, then turned into fries which are served at McDonald’s.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Canterbury spuds perfect for the golden arches
    Canterbury spuds perfect for the golden arches
    Mid CanterburyOctober 6

    Scholarships on offer for study, training or development

    Advance Ashburton Community Foundation has 22 scholarships on offer for people based in Mid Canterbury to further their education, do industry training or personal development.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Scholarships on offer for study, training or development
    Scholarships on offer for study, training or development
    Mid CanterburyOctober 5

    Power cut after truck, tractor crash

    Sixty-eight properties had their power cut after a truck and tractor collided in the Ashburton District.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Mid CanterburyOctober 5

    Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury

    A young Gaelic footballer and gifted boxer from Ireland has died within months of moving to Canterbury.
    Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury
    Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury
    Mid CanterburyOctober 1

    Old bridge, new look: ‘twinkly lights’ mooted

    Ashburton’s 109-year-old heritage-listed rail footbridge is looking as good as new.
    Old bridge, new look: ‘twinkly lights’ mooted
    Old bridge, new look: ‘twinkly lights’ mooted
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Ashburton’s 10% rates cap ‘well above’ government target, Minister says

    Local Government Minister Simon Watts has criticised Ashburton's proposed 10 per cent rates cap as "well above" government's expected direction.
    Ashburton’s 10% rates cap ‘well above’ government target, Minister says
    Ashburton’s 10% rates cap ‘well above’ government target, Minister says
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    River inspiration for new school track

    Rakaia School is planning a new concrete wheels track on site designed around the concept of the braided Rakaia River,  assistant principal Natasha Jenkins says.
    Heather Mackenzie
    River inspiration for new school track
    River inspiration for new school track
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Magic and wonder of Christmas raising funds for hospice

    Seven Ashburton homes exquisitely decorated for Christmas are opening on their doors on November 22 to raise funds for the work of Hospice Mid Canterbury.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Magic and wonder of Christmas raising funds for hospice
    Magic and wonder of Christmas raising funds for hospice
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Life membership for five decades service at Hinds

    In the 1970s, Stuart Wilson joined a committee working to improve the Hinds Hall but he never imagined he would still be involved 50 years later.
    Life membership for five decades service at Hinds
    Life membership for five decades service at Hinds
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Methven kept in the dark on CBD lighting project

    Mid Canterbury lines company, EA Networks, has conceded it was at fault for keeping the Methven community in the dark over its lighting project.
    Methven kept in the dark on CBD lighting project
    Methven kept in the dark on CBD lighting project
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Changes loom for Meals on Wheels deliveries, public meeting called

    Changes are afoot for delivery of Meals on Wheels in the Ashburton District as New Zealand Red Cross take over the contract from January 2027.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Changes loom for Meals on Wheels deliveries, public meeting called
    Changes loom for Meals on Wheels deliveries, public meeting called
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Regional council chair speaks out on proposal to debt fund planning work

    Environment Canterbury’s chairperson says expecting the regional council to debt fund planning work, while giving responsibility to another council is ‘‘terrible governance’’.
    Regional council chair speaks out on proposal to debt fund planning work
    Regional council chair speaks out on proposal to debt fund planning work
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Ballet dancers put their best foot forward

    Fifty one ballet dancers from Dance Worzx Ashburton ranging in age from preschoolers to silver swans in their 80’s have been plié and adagio their way across the studio floor as they undertake exams.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Ballet dancers put their best foot forward
    Ballet dancers put their best foot forward
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Realtors win at national REINZ awards

    Ashburton real estate agent Chris Murdoch has won the individual rural salesperson award at the REINZ Awards of Excellence.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Realtors win at national REINZ awards
    Realtors win at national REINZ awards
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Rodeo gives $40k back to community

    The Methven Rodeo Club has donated $40,000 to community groups in the district.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Rodeo gives $40k back to community
    Rodeo gives $40k back to community
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    4WD group plants native trees to fix damage

    A Canterbury four-wheel-drive club has joined forces with the Department of Conservation to carry out plantings to cover the damage done by vehicles.
    4WD group plants native trees to fix damage
    4WD group plants native trees to fix damage
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    Stockwater exit could leave Ashburton Domain pond high and dry

    The pond at Ashburton’s domain running dry is a potential outcome of the council winding up its stockwater services.
    Stockwater exit could leave Ashburton Domain pond high and dry
    Stockwater exit could leave Ashburton Domain pond high and dry
    Mid CanterburySeptember 30

    ‘An important part in our proud history’: Club members vote to sell rugby grounds

    Members of Ashburton’s Collegiate club have voted in favour of selling its northern Smithfield Rd rugby grounds.
    ‘An important part in our proud history’: Club members vote to sell rugby grounds
    ‘An important part in our proud history’: Club members vote to sell rugby grounds