Canterbury church selling its rimu pews
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Mid Canterbury
Classic Darracq restored to immaculate best
Classic Darracq restored to immaculate best
Canterbury man Gavin Hunt’s restored 1903 Darracq represented state-of-the-art technology in its day and is still an eye-catcher.
Research paper shows extent of coastal erosion in Canterbury
Research paper shows extent of coastal erosion in Canterbury
Scientists using drones and satellite images have found gullies up to 30m in length developing in less than a week along a stretch of Canterbury coastline.
Off-road affair to help Mt Somers Walkway Society
Off-road affair to help Mt Somers Walkway Society
A 4WD safari into the high country on Valentine’s Day aims to generate some love for the Mt Somers Walkway Society.
Past recalled for Burnetts Motors Ltd
Past recalled for Burnetts Motors Ltd
Retired farmer and former mechanic Les Nell started working after school for Burnetts Motors Ltd in 1952. He was 13 years old and started in the workshop of Ashburton Implement Services (AIS).
Script ends for video store
Script ends for Canterbury United Video store
The credits are rolling for one of the last remaining United Video stores in NZ as it finally closes its doors in Ashburton.
Sue’s new helping role
Sue’s new helping role
Encouraging youth involvement, expanding rural connections and building on existing works are some of the goals of new Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Sue Abel.
Big oak tree bough snaps off in strong wind
Big oak tree bough snaps off during strong wind in central Ashburton
Strong wind has snapped off a huge bough from an oak tree in central Ashburton.
Woodwork teacher nails job satisfaction tutoring night classes
Woodwork teacher nails job satisfaction tutoring night classes
Ever fancied making your own chest of drawers or coffee table? This retired college woodwork teacher will help you "build it from scratch".
Murder mystery heads to court
Murder mystery heads to court
A classic whodunit, with suspects and motives aplenty, has slowly unravelled at Trott’s Garden this week before a formal trial at the Ashburton Courthouse.
Couple realise dream of opening new coffee shop
New year, new fix: Canterbury couple realise dream of opening coffee shop
Covid has not stopped Glenn and Toni Sowman from realising a dream to open their own coffee shop.
Celtic rugby family ready for 100th bash
Celtic rugby family ready for 100th bash
Rugby memories of sporting courage and famous road trips will be at the fore when Mid Canterbury's Celtic Rugby Football Club marks 100 years this Easter.
Big pipe hides in bowels of Canterbury river
Big pipe hides in bowels of Canterbury river
Workers constructing a crucial new wastewater pipeline under the Ashburton River faced some unique challenges while on the job.
Endangered gulls’ new home on land-locked farm
Endangered gulls’ new home on land-locked farm
Thousands of endangered black-billed gulls that usually nest on the SH1 bridge in Ashburton have found a new home away from the ocean on a land-locked dairy farm.
Harry’s hard work leads to U19 Canterbury call-up
Harry’s hard work leads to U19 Canterbury call-up
Up-and-coming young pace bowler Harry McMillan will end his cricket year in Canterbury colours at the national under-19 tournament.
Come ye, to David’s festive house
Come ye, to David’s festive house
David and Margaret Van Tongeren enjoy making people smile at Christmas.
Armadillo’s boss back on familiar turf to open latest restaurant
Armadillo’s boss back on familiar turf to open latest restaurant
Tony Crosbie has done well for himself since leaving Ashburton College at the age of 15 - and now the 54-year-old will open his 13th Armadillo’s restaurant in the town on February 1.
Two jobs lost in nursing changes at Ashburton Hospital
Two jobs lost in nursing changes at Ashburton Hospital
Two full-time nursing jobs have been lost at Ashburton Hospital in a structure change.
Mady schooling up pet pooches
Mady schooling up pet pooches
Mady Bensdorp thinks there might be a few dogs in Canterbury adopted during the Covid lockdown that are now in their teens and need to learn some manners.
Firefighting veteran still keeps gear at the ready
78-year-old firefighting veteran still keeps gear at the ready
Des Syme was a fresh-faced 16-year-old when he joined the rural fire force - and 62 years on the Cantabrian is still volunteering.