Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has begun construction on three new stopbanks designed to contain flows to the south branch of the Rangitata River during floods.
Geraldine’s Katherine Bell is enjoying the sweet taste of success after winning a gold medal against some tough competition in the Ara Institute of Canterbury Trainee Chef of the Year awards.
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
An injured kārearea/New Zealand falcon has been transported hundreds of kilometres by a team of relay drivers after it was discovered injured on a rural highway near Lake Tekapo/Takapō.