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North CanterburyAugust 16

Metro Cavaliers take the win in a high scoring match against North Canterbury

Rather than a game of two halves, North Canterbury’s Tane Norton Cup representative rugby programme began with the scoreboard showing it was more of a game of four quarters.
Lindsay Kerr
    Metro Cavaliers take the win in a high scoring match against North Canterbury
    Metro Cavaliers take the win in a high scoring match against North Canterbury
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Volunteer Visitor numbers increase for Age Concern Canterbury.

    Age Concern Canterbury has received a positive response to their recent online appeal for more Volunteer Visitors.
    John Cosgrove
    Volunteer Visitor numbers increase for Age Concern Canterbury.
    Volunteer Visitor numbers increase for Age Concern Canterbury.
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Hurunui backs North Canterbury council, despite debt concerns

    Concerns over debt and the loss of local voice were raised, as the Hurunui District Council voted to submit a North Canterbury council proposal.
    David Hill
    Hurunui backs North Canterbury council, despite debt concerns
    Hurunui backs North Canterbury council, despite debt concerns
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Big Spin delivers big result raising more than $52,000 for the North Canterbury Cancer Society

    A North Canterbury community fundraiser has raised more than $52,000 for the North Canterbury Cancer Society, far exceeding its original goal – with exact totals still being finalised.
    Big Spin delivers big result raising more than $52,000 for the North Canterbury Cancer Society
    Big Spin delivers big result raising more than $52,000 for the North Canterbury Cancer Society
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    North Canterbury unitary council proposal lodged

    North Canterbury’s councils will continue working together with their neighbours under any future local government arrangements.
    David Hill
    North Canterbury unitary council proposal lodged
    North Canterbury unitary council proposal lodged
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Cosmic and post apocalyptic couture are the themes to chase at this years NC wearable arts show

    Entries are now open for the North Canterbury Wearable Arts Show 2026 and this year the theme embraces Head to Toe.
    John Cosgrove
    Cosmic and post apocalyptic couture are the themes to chase at this years NC wearable arts show
    Cosmic and post apocalyptic couture are the themes to chase at this years NC wearable arts show
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Council Brings rail safety to life for local students

    The focus for Rail Safety Week this year in the Hurunui District, will be on primary school students understanding trains need far more distance to stop than most people realise.
    Robyn Bristow
    Council Brings rail safety to life for local students
    Council Brings rail safety to life for local students
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Late arrival sparked fears for Kaikōura’s dotterels

    A Kaikōura seabird advocate admits she had a few anxious moments when banded dotterels / pōhowera did not return as expected.
    David Hill
    Late arrival sparked fears for Kaikōura’s dotterels
    Late arrival sparked fears for Kaikōura’s dotterels
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Dressage extravaganza at Rangiora Showgrounds this Sunday

    The Amberley Cup, hosted annually by the Amberley Pony Club, will return to the Rangiora Showgrounds on Sunday, August 16.
    Dressage extravaganza at Rangiora Showgrounds this Sunday
    Dressage extravaganza at Rangiora Showgrounds this Sunday
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    North CanterburyAugust 16

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    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell

    A centralised dairy beef calf rearing facility at Te Whenua Hou at Eyrewell, capable of housing up to 1000 calves, will receive its first calves this season.
    Robyn Bristow
    Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell
    Calf rearing facility capable of housing 1000 calves opens at Eyrewell
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    A new direction for local government in North Canterbury

    Last week marked a new direction for local government in North Canterbury.
    Robyn Bristow
    A new direction for local government in North Canterbury
    A new direction for local government in North Canterbury
    North CanterburyAugust 16

    New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers

    New industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand's future farming workforce., Federated Farms says.
    Robyn Bristow
    New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers
    New industry-led school subjects hit the mark for farmers