'Daylight robbery': Room prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze
An influx of tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying an accommodation crunch in Tekapo, where some providers are charging up to $2400 a night.
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Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom
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Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom
Queenstown Lakes may be leading the way in bringing tourists back to New Zealand, but a quiet part of the country is not far behind.
Club flourishing in the junior ranks
Club flourishing in the junior ranks
If you have children aged from 5 to 10 years old who would like to play rugby then Pareora RFC would be pleased to welcome them for the coming season.
Event for female bikers
Event for female bikers
South Canterbury Road Safety is teaming up with Heartland Suzuki and Love Motorcycle Training to run a free evening workshop for female motorcyclists.
Leonard wins at singles tournament
Leonard wins at singles tournament
A great turnout for the women’s centre singles by 16 women from around South Canterbury played at Geraldine Bowling Club on the February 14 and 15.
Qualifier to be held
Qualifier to be held
For the second year in succession South Canterbury will host the Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) allocated Qualifier 2 South Island tournament.
Back to push for further honours
Back to push for further honours
With preparations in full swing across all grades, the club looks forward to welcoming back players, volunteers, supporters and families for what promises to be another strong season in maroon.
Fresh and positive outlook for new season
Fresh and positive outlook for new season
Geraldine Rugby Football Club kicks off the season with a fresh and positive outlook. Last year brought plenty of highlights across all areas of the club, both on and off the field, and we’re...
Year of change for traditional power
Year of change for traditional power
Temuka Rugby Club, South Canterbury’s oldest club, is gearing up for a season of renewal following last year’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Challenge to be demanding day for competitors
Challenge to be demanding day for competitors
The Ironman of firefighting will take place at Waimate’s William Boland Park this weekend.
District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’
District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’
A new chapter in community-led philanthropy is beginning in the Waimate district, with the creation of the Waimate District Fund.
Rockers groove for local bands
Rockers groove for local bands
Perth St was moving and grooving at the weekend for the latest edition of Retro Rock. South Canterbury Museum curator Chris Rapley captured some of the action.
Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’
Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’
A former Timaru teacher did not expect his start to Aussie life to include a looming category 3 cyclone and the threat of evacuation.
Rivers weave through lives
Rivers weave through lives
An exhibition being hosted at only four venues around New Zealand has stopped in at Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery.
Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k
Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k
A 12-year-old Timaru boy has made good on his promise to mow his mighty mullet.
Former mayor was ‘instrumental’
Former mayor was ‘instrumental’
Tributes have flowed over the past week for former Timaru mayor and community stalwart Sydney Raymond (Ray) Bennett MNZM who died on February 11 aged 93.
Funding makes new roof reality
Funding makes new roof reality
Things are looking up for the Pleasant Point Scout Group after several community groups chipped in to fund a new roof for their den.
Roadworks to start
Roadworks to start
Roadworks due to start soon on State Highway 1 in and around Ashburton may mean delays or detours that road users are advised to plan for.
Duo in Australian festival
Duo in Australian festival
Two Timaru Community House co-workers are the only New Zealanders selected to compete in this year’s Australian Wearable Arts Festival.
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.