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CanterburyJuly 22

Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat

Two people almost died and three others were injured after being exposed to toxic gas from decomposing fish waste on a fishing boat docked in Canterbury.
RNZ
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
SelwynJuly 22

New era for Ellesmere College as first stage of rebuild opens

A major milestone has been achieved in the rebuild of Ellesmere College.
Daniel Alvey
New era for Ellesmere College as first stage of rebuild opens
New era for Ellesmere College as first stage of rebuild opens
ChristchurchJuly 22

World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium

The FIM World Supercross Championship will make its New Zealand debut at One New Zealand Stadium in December.
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
ChristchurchJuly 22

Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral

More than 18,600 people are calling for the Christchurch City Council to reverse its plan to spend an extra $15m on the quake-damaged cathedral.
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
North CanterburyJuly 22

Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth

Finding employment, affordable transport, mental health support, recreation and a sense of belonging are key issues for Waimakariri youth, according to a new action plan.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth
Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth
North CanterburyJuly 22

Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs

Persistent vandalism of predator traps run by the Hanmer Springs Trapping Group volunteers is undermining the  work being done to restore native birdlife to the community.
Shelley Topp
Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs
Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs
North CanterburyJuly 22

Pegasus centre to open in October

Pegasus residents are looking forward to opening their new community centre later this year.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Pegasus centre to open in October
Pegasus centre to open in October
North CanterburyJuly 22

Fast-track process leads to confusion

A proposal to convert the Pegasus Golf Course into housing has not been accepted into the Fast-track approvals process - yet.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Fast-track process leads to confusion
Fast-track process leads to confusion
North CanterburyJuly 22

Councils keep door open to Kaikōura

Kaikōura’s southern neighbours say the door remains open, following the council’s decision to pursue a merger with the Marlborough District Council.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Councils keep door open to Kaikōura
Councils keep door open to Kaikōura
North CanterburyJuly 22

Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library

A hand bound manuscript written by former pupils of Ōhoka School 83 years ago has been donated to Kaiapoi Library.
Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library
Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library
North CanterburyJuly 22

BMX World championships

A 13-strong team of BMX riders from the Rangiora-based North Canterbury Club, are representing New Zealand on the world stage this week.
Robyn Bristow
BMX World championships
BMX World championships
North CanterburyJuly 22

Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award

Hunters Stream Community Group has received $10 000 from the Westpac Water Care Project to expand a riparian corridor along the stream which runs through farms and lifestyle blocks south-east of Cust.
Robyn Bristow
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
North CanterburyJuly 22

Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open

Hunters will take to the hills next month in search of pigs, deer or fallow to line up in the annual Mandeville Tavern Hunting competition.
Robyn Bristow
Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open
Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open