Canterbury settlement faces 700 percent fee hike, despite virus
Covid-19 has not stopped a Canterbury council planning a 700 percent increase in the annual licence fee for its Selwyn Huts settlement.
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Annual Plan feedback being sought in spite of lockdown
Annual Plan feedback being sought in spite of lockdown
The Selwyn district's draft Annual Plan will go out for public consultation in April even though NZ will still be in lockdown.
Meatworks staff tell of Covid-19 safety fears
Meatworks staff tell of Covid-19 safety fears
Staff at Alliance Group’s Pukeuri plant say they feel like "cannon fodder" as they continue to work amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Harry’s brilliant track record
Harry’s brilliant track record
Waipara identity Harry Henderson, a railway man through and through, has died, aged 96.
Region grinds to a halt
Region grinds to a halt
North Canterbury is locked down. Businesses, pubs, cafes, liquor stores and gyms have closed.
Lockdown provides a learning opportunity
Lockdown provides a learning opportunity
Keeping children to a routine is essential to surviving the next four weeks, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury manager Ellie Le Gros says.
Smooth sailing for Pegasus regatta
Smooth sailing for Pegasus regatta
Camaraderie was to the fore at the South Island Regatta for International One Metre Yachts, hosted by the Pegasus Radio Sailing Club at Lake Pegasus last weekend.
Residents call for speed cuts
Residents call for speed cuts
A Pegasus couple say it is only a matter of time before someone is killed at the roundabout entry to their town.
Oxford dragon-boaters paddle to glory
Oxford dragon-boaters paddle to glory
Dragon boat racing may be a new sport at Oxford Area School, but students are already enjoying some success.
School’s display garden a stunner
School’s display garden a stunner
‘‘What are those?’’ asks West Eyreton School’s deputy principal Lisa Duff, as she points to the mural behind a stunning display garden in the school’s playground.
Donation to help beautify reserve
Donation to help beautify reserve
The wetland stormwater drainage reserve next to a key entry point to Rangiora will be developed into a community space.
Crossing signals to cut highway risk
Crossing signals to cut highway risk
The decision to install traffic signals on the road crossing outside Woodend School will improve safety, the school’s road patrol students say.
Isolation can take toll
Isolation can take toll
Winton Dalley has Hurunui’s drought-affected farmers firmly in his sights.
Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school
Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school
The community is rallying to support Kaiapoi High School, following news of a “probable” coronavirus case at the school.
Man killed in crash near Oamaru named
Man killed in crash near Oamaru named
Police have named the man who was killed in a crash in Oamaru following a report of dangerous driving in the area at the weekend.
Firefighters spend the morning battling large blaze
Firefighters spend the morning battling large blaze
Three fire crews spent more than two hours battling a large hedge fire south of Christchurch this morning.
Virus adds to woes of Canterbury farmers
Virus adds to woes of Canterbury farmers
The uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic is adding yet another headache for some Canterbury farmers.
Community events in Selwyn postponed
Community events in Selwyn postponed
Several community events in Selwyn have been postponed due to Covid-19 lockdown, which begins at 11.59pm tomorrow.
Coronavirus scare at Canterbury school
Coronavirus scare at Canterbury school
A Canterbury high school has asked all students and staff to go into immediate isolation after a coronavirus scare.
Rates decision to come from government - district council says
Rates decision to come from government - district council says
Any decision to help some people in Canterbury pay their rates bills during the impending lockdown is likely to come from the Government, the Selwyn District Council says.