Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.
Contest a success despite weather
Contest a success despite weather
Not even the wet winter weather could stop the discs from flying in Waimate for this year’s Knottingley Giants tournament.
Seven injured in crash
Seven injured in crash
Icy conditions yesterday are believed to have led to several vehicles colliding near Lake Tekapo, leaving seven people injured.
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Seven people have been injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on Tekapo-Twizel Rd (SH8) this morning.
Call for speed solution
Call for speed solution
A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.
Tireless supporter’s work recognised
Tireless supporter’s work recognised
A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.
Three-school band wins top spot
Three-school band wins top spot
A band comprising students from three Timaru high schools took first place at the Timaru regional Smokefreerockquest last week.
Samoan culture put in the spotlight
Samoan culture put in the spotlight
The strength of South Canterbury’s Samoan community was highlighted last week with a variety of cultural performances.
Students not LYTE on good ideas
Students not LYTE on good ideas
A group of five Craighead Diocesan School students are getting a taste of the entrepreneurial world.
Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning
Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning
The time has come for the staging of the third annual Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster.
Solar energy farm build set to begin
Solar energy farm build set to begin
Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony
Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.
World’s best mountain films to be screened
World’s best mountain films to be screened
Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.
Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised
Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised
The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised
More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...
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Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down
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Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down
Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.
Initiative goes nationwide
Initiative goes nationwide
A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.
Photographic artist appointed ONZM
Photographic artist appointed ONZM
Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.
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