Local doctors launch plan
Local doctors launch plan
Medical practices and health professionals in Mid Canterbury have joined forces in the fight to prevent the community spread of Covid-19.
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A&P show feeling the love
A&P show feeling the love
The Methven A&P Show may suffer a financial blow with the cancellation of this weekend’s show but community support has been humbling, says president Adam Glass.
Boost lost as bike champs canned
Boost lost as bike champs canned
There will be no South Island Schools’ MTB Championships at the Mt Hutt Bike Park next week and no big financial boost for the Methven economy after the cancellation of the event due to the threat...
Motor racing fan in isolation
Motor racing fan in isolation
Ashburton graphic designer Murray Thompson will spend the next two weeks in self-isolation after travelling to Melbourne for the abandoned Grand Prix motor racing event.
Rowers disappointed over Maadi
Rowers disappointed over Maadi
Rowing's Maadi Cup has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Events postponed
Events postponed
Ashburton Aviation Museum members have postponed their popular school science programme due to Covid-19 concerns.
College halts mass events
College halts mass events
Ashburton College, with 1200 students and 150 staff, has suspended assemblies and events in its auditorium after Government announced new rules about mass gatherings in the fight against community...
Ag show online for kids
Ag show online for kids
Hinds School pupils were among the hundreds of children region-wide to be affected by the cancellation of the Methven A&P show.
Celebrity chefs face off
Celebrity chefs face off
A pumpkin pie baked by local celebrity Bernard Egan fetched top price at the St Andrew’s church fair at the weekend.
Truck-driving Trevor parks up
Truck-driving Trevor parks up
Trevor Begg reckons he’s driven about 4.5 million kilometres in the course of his truck driving life.
Tiger Moths gather at Ashburton Airport
Tiger Moths gather at Ashburton Airport
Eight Tiger Moths, a Gypsy Moth, three Chipmunks and one Auster were among some of the classic aircraft to touch down at the Ashburton Airport last weekend.
Resident survey continues
Resident survey continues
Letters have been sent to 200 people inviting them to take part in the Ashburton District Council’s annual residents’ survey; council is canvassing 800 people this year, in four waves of 200.
Badge for 50 years of service
Badge for 50 years of service
Elaine Vallender was just 16 years old when she became a GirlGuiding Brownie leader with Shirley Brownies, in Christchurch. It was 1968.
Glenn sharing passion for geology
Glenn sharing passion for geology
Glenn Vallender taught science and biology to teenagers at Ashburton College for 38 years, but for the last five years he’s been sharing his knowledge and passion for the subject of geology with a...
Surprise service badge brings Jude to tears
Surprise service badge brings Jude to tears
Women’s Institute stalwart Jude Vaughan was the unsuspecting recipient of a WI Good Service Badge recently.
Charlie returns to gardening roots
Charlie returns to gardening roots
Gardening influencer Charlie McCormick likes to plan trips down under to coincide with the Mayfield A&P Show.
Mayor suggests red paint warnings at intersections
Mayor suggests red paint warnings at intersections
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown has suggested painting red warnings on the road at problem intersections in the district.
Book pays homage to wool
Book pays homage to wool
Ruapuna author Val Taylor’s latest book is a homage to the natural fibre of wool and a book to encourage more people to knit.
Bev clocks up 50 years
Bev clocks up 50 years
Bev Jackson has been a member of the Netherby Women’s Institute (WI) for just on 50 years.
More focus on biodiversity
More focus on biodiversity
There will be a bigger focus on indigenous biodiversity in the Ashburton District, from both local and central government.