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North CanterburyOctober 14

Councillor’s ‘commitment to the community’ remembered

Former Waimakariri district councillor Robbie Brine has died aged 64.
Councillor’s ‘commitment to the community’ remembered
Councillor’s ‘commitment to the community’ remembered
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

‘Concerns raised about some of the things that went on’ at market day

The Ashburton Market Day is under review after there were “some concerns raised” from the last event.
‘Concerns raised about some of the things that went on’ at market day
‘Concerns raised about some of the things that went on’ at market day
ChristchurchOctober 14

Christchurch man’s body found buried under a shed

The body of a missing 21-year-old Christchurch father was found buried under a shed at a Hereford St residential property, police say.
Christchurch man’s body found buried under a shed
Christchurch man’s body found buried under a shed
South CanterburyOctober 14

Road safety focus in Mackenzie as council staff narrowly avoid two head-on crashes

A series of mishaps in council vehicles, including two near-miss head-on collisions, have prompted a renewed focus on staff fatigue and road safety in the Mackenzie.
Road safety focus in Mackenzie as council staff narrowly avoid two head-on crashes
Road safety focus in Mackenzie as council staff narrowly avoid two head-on crashes
SelwynOctober 13

Drones help track endangered birds

New drone technology is helping conservationists uncover the lives of one of Canterbury’s most endangered birds at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
Drones help track endangered birds
Drones help track endangered birds
ChristchurchOctober 13

Costco seeking to fast-track Christchurch store

Wholesale grocery company Costco is reportedly looking to fast-track its first South Island store in Christchurch.
Costco seeking to fast-track Christchurch store
Costco seeking to fast-track Christchurch store
ChristchurchOctober 13

Move over Charlie: Christchurch’s most popular dog names revealed

Luna has overtaken Charlie as Christchurch's favourite dog name in 2026.
Move over Charlie: Christchurch’s most popular dog names revealed
Move over Charlie: Christchurch’s most popular dog names revealed
ChristchurchOctober 13

Review finds marine precinct sale process okay but communication lacking

An Auditor-General review of the controversial $14 million Tauranga Marine Precinct sale to a Christchurch developer has found the council followed an appropriate process and demonstrated it considered value for money.
Ayla Yeoman, local democracy reporter
Review finds marine precinct sale process okay but communication lacking
Review finds marine precinct sale process okay but communication lacking
North CanterburyOctober 13

Fireworks on and off the stage at candidates meeting

An independent candidate was forced to watch from the sidelines as sparks flew at an election meeting in Canterbury on Monday.
David Hill
Fireworks on and off the stage at candidates meeting
Fireworks on and off the stage at candidates meeting
ChristchurchOctober 13

Investigation into stadium rezoning

Minister of RMA Reform Chris Bishop has launched an investigation into the planning rules at Christchurch’s former Apollo Projects Stadium site.
Investigation into stadium rezoning
Investigation into stadium rezoning
ChristchurchOctober 12

Electric Avenue music festival to release an extra 4000 tickets

Electric Avenue will release an additional 4000 tickets for its previously sold-out festival — but they will only go to people living in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.
Electric Avenue music festival to release an extra 4000 tickets
Electric Avenue music festival to release an extra 4000 tickets
SelwynOctober 12

Crime cameras to be installed in Canterbury town

Crime cameras will be installed on the highest building on the main street of a Canterbury town.
Daniel Alvey
Crime cameras to be installed in Canterbury town
Crime cameras to be installed in Canterbury town
ChristchurchOctober 12

Why did the pig cross the road?

A rather large pig stopped traffic in Christchurch on Sunday after leaving his owner behind to get to the other side of the road.
Why did the pig cross the road?
Why did the pig cross the road?