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North CanterburyAugust 18

Rāhui placed on whitebait season due to ‘ongoing abuse’

Whitebaiters will soon be out in force on rivers and streams, but a Canterbury hapū says its elders and their mokopuna won't be among them after facing continued abuse.
    Rāhui placed on whitebait season due to ‘ongoing abuse’
    Rāhui placed on whitebait season due to ‘ongoing abuse’
    North CanterburyAugust 18

    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions

    Two Canterbury mayors seeking a pause on the fast-tracking of housing developments could be out of luck.
    David Hill
    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions
    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions
    North CanterburyAugust 17

    Kaikōura mayor seeks local alcohol data

    Kaikōura’s mayor is hoping local data can be produced to help reduce alcohol-related harm.
    David Hill
    Kaikōura mayor seeks local alcohol data
    Kaikōura mayor seeks local alcohol data
    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

    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

    North Canterbury results

    North CanterburyAugust 16

    Investment in classrooms a win for the district — MP Matt Doocey

    Schools across the Waimakariri electorate are benefiting from significant Government investment into buildings and in-class resources, says Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey.
    Investment in classrooms a win for the district — MP Matt Doocey
    Investment in classrooms a win for the district — MP Matt Doocey