South Canterbury

Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is overshadowed by Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Huge implications': Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.

Music students shine at Gold Guitar Awards

Fresh from performing at the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards are Starbound Studio students (from...

Music students shine at Gold Guitar Awards

A group of budding young country music stars from South Canterbury have shone at the recent New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards.

Weekend planner

Weekend planner

What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

Busy time for Multicultural Aoraki

Dishing out chop suey for the Cyclone Maila fundraiser are Pasifika O Aoraki general manager...

Busy time for Multicultural Aoraki

It has been a busy couple of weeks for Multicultural Aoraki with events ranging from a new office opening to language week celebrations and cyclone relief fundraising.

School to stage Shakespeare classic

Natalie Holland (left), 17, and Esme Tombs, 15, star as Hermia and Lysander. Photo: Rickwood...

School to stage Shakespeare classic

A Timaru high school is set to bring a touch of Shakespearean magic to the stage.

Final act of service for community

Celebrating the newly established fund are (from left) Aoraki Foundation's gift and community...

Final act of service for community

A newly-established community fund has been inspired by the life and generosity of a Timaru woman.

Refurbishment receives recognition

The Aigantighe Art Gallery was one of 28 architectural projects across Canterbury selected for...

Refurbishment receives recognition

The refurbishment of a heritage building in Timaru has been selected as one the "very best" in the region at this year’s Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Longtime JP receives revived award

Michael Maynard and wife Vera show off the Leo Farthing Memorial Award. Photos: supplied

Longtime JP receives revived award

A former president of the South Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association Council has been named the recipient of the newly-revived Leo Farthing Memorial Award.

Learning financial basics at school a head start

Two life skills we should learn at school are finance and selling.

Government commits to education

Across the South Island, $62.5 million has been committed to new classrooms and upgrades,...

Government commits to education

Budget 2026 shows our government’s commitment to education through practical investment, from building and upgrading school infrastructure, to supporting energy sustainability.

Charities sound alarm on rising needs

Representatives from more than 30 South Canterbury charities gathered recently to share their...

Charities sound alarm on rising needs

More than 30 charities from across South Canterbury have issued a clear message: community need is rising and frontline services are under increasing pressure to keep up.

Scholarship aids nursing students

Celebrating this year’s recipients of the Bernadette East Nursing Scholarship are (from left)...

Scholarship aids nursing students

Three South Canterbury nursing students have made the cut.

Club to strengthen confidence, teamwork

Opihi College’s founding Leo Club members at the induction ceremony are (back row, from left)...

Club to strengthen confidence, teamwork

A new club has roared to life at Opihi College in Temuka.

Council floats selling stake in trust

Timaru District Council has proposed the sale TDHL's shares in Alpine Energy. PHOTO: COURIER FILES

Council floats selling stake in trust

Timaru District Council has proposed Timaru District Holdings Limited (TDHL) sell its shareholding in Alpine Energy in pursuit of better financial returns.

Opportunity Party announce candidate

Matt Harris of Lake Hood has been named Rangitata candidate for The Opportunity Party ahead of...

Opportunity Party announce candidate

The Opportunity Party has announced Matt Harris as its candidate for the Rangitata electorate.

Irises given to schools to encourage plant care

South Canterbury Iris Group An out-of-season lily flowering profusely at a local property caught...

Irises given to schools to encourage plant care

After driving through the fog we arrived at Temuka to meet with fellow members.

Cheese rolls a good fundraiser

Members of Waimate Whitehorse Lions get together for the cheese roll making fundraiser. PHOTO:...

Cheese rolls a good fundraiser

With winter months impending, it was decided to have our monthly tea meetings at an earlier time.

Quiz causes a few laughs

Mt Hutt College pupils work on their answers.

Quiz causes a few laughs

President Doreen Ennis welcomed members to the May meeting of the Blue Cliffs Womens Institute, held at the home of Nola Searle, on May 21.

‘Rock rip rap’ to help protect community

The Omarama Stream Bridge before (below) and after the recently completed work. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Rock rip rap’ to help protect community

It may sound like a new style of music, but "rock rip rap" has a far more productive meaning for the protection of a state highway bridge and South Island community.

Cooper, Dawson win drawn pairs

Kelvin Lockyer teaches Waimataitai School pupils the skills involved with indoor bowls. Photo:...

Cooper, Dawson win drawn pairs

The South Canterbury Indoor Bowls drawn pairs held on Saturday were won by Derek Cooper and John Dawson with four wins, 21 ends and 36 points.

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