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CanterburyAugust 13

The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience

Neil Wilson is the engineer behind Hanmer Springs’ thermal pool heating system and the popular Alpine Winter Festival ice rink. Now he has taken on his coolest project yet.
Robyn Bristow
    The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
    The engineering mastermind behind NZ’s coolest new adults-only experience
    North CanterburyAugust 13

    BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor

    A mobile phone that has been travelling across New Zealand in a metal box has made an unexpected stop in Waimakariri.
    BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor
    BBC Radio’s ‘Midnight Caller’ rings Canterbury mayor
    CanterburyAugust 13

    Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme

    A Canterbury school is looking to the sun to meet its energy needs as it gets set to switch from diesel to solar power.
    David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
    Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme
    Schools ‘get off diesel’ with $30m solar power programme
    North CanterburyAugust 12

    Wheels rolling on privately funded Canterbury bus service plan

    Pegasus Bay Coachlines is negotiating with ECan to run a privately funded bus service between Amberley and Christchurch.
    David Hill
    Wheels rolling on privately funded Canterbury bus service plan
    Wheels rolling on privately funded Canterbury bus service plan
    North CanterburyAugust 11

    Old sawmill site to be filled with river shingle

    It is the end of an era for an old Canterbury sawmill — but not for the land on which it stood.
    David Hill
    Old sawmill site to be filled with river shingle
    Old sawmill site to be filled with river shingle
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Living the dream is the lure of lifestyle block ownership

    Buying a lifestyle block is all about having passion.
    John Cosgrove
    Living the dream is the lure of lifestyle block ownership
    Living the dream is the lure of lifestyle block ownership
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Organisers of this months Daffodil Rally for Cancer are hoping for a good turnout

    Oraginsers are hoping for fine weather and a good turnout at this years VCC Daffodil Rally for Cancer.
    John Cosgrove
    Organisers of this months Daffodil Rally for Cancer are hoping for a good turnout
    Organisers of this months Daffodil Rally for Cancer are hoping for a good turnout
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Kaiapoi school teacher makes basketball history refereeing at Commonwealth Games

    Kaiapoi North School teacher Hamish Dale knew all the years of hard work and study had paid off when he stepped out onto the court in Glasgow.
    John Cosgrove
    Kaiapoi school teacher makes basketball history refereeing at Commonwealth Games
    Kaiapoi school teacher makes basketball history refereeing at Commonwealth Games
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Kaikōura council seeks community support for coastal reserve

    Volunteers are being encouraged to help replant a coastal park, south of Kaikōura.
    David Hill
    Kaikōura council seeks community support for coastal reserve
    Kaikōura council seeks community support for coastal reserve
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Hurunui resident survey backs North Canterbury council

    Hurunui residents have given overwhelming support for a North Canterbury unitary council, following the council’s largest ever survey.
    David Hill
    Hurunui resident survey backs North Canterbury council
    Hurunui resident survey backs North Canterbury council
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi

    New Zealand’s first long-distance cycle/art trail, W75, will be officially opened in Kaiapoi this month.
    Shelley Topp
    NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi
    NZ’s first long-distance cycle/art trail to be opened in Kaiapoi
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Waimakariri faces costly representation review, amid reform

    A North Canterbury council is gearing up to do a representation review next year, even though its future is uncertain.
    David Hill
    Waimakariri faces costly representation review, amid reform
    Waimakariri faces costly representation review, amid reform
    North CanterburyAugust 9

    Woodend Bypass fast-tracked, but funding remains unclear

    The Woodend Bypass will be fast-tracked, but Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is seeking clarity from the Government on when the long-awaited project will be built.
    David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
    Woodend Bypass fast-tracked, but funding remains unclear
    Woodend Bypass fast-tracked, but funding remains unclear