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Mid CanterburyJuly 22

District ready as-can-be for arrival of bird flu cases

District council is ready to support MPI’s response if bird flu spreads to Mid Canterbury, group manager compliance and regulation Ian Hyde says.
Toni Williams
    District ready as-can-be for arrival of bird flu cases
    District ready as-can-be for arrival of bird flu cases
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    MenzShed, a place of mentoring and mateship

    Ashburton MenzShed is more than just men and machines, it’s a place of conversation, connections and sharing knowledge and skills. Reporter Dellwyn Moylan popped in for a visit.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    MenzShed, a place of mentoring and mateship
    MenzShed, a place of mentoring and mateship
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    All aboard; community rallies to save Santa parade but future still in doubt

    Ashburton's Santa parade has been rescued by the community after a wave of donations and new sponsors reversed its cancellation within 48 hours.
    All aboard; community rallies to save Santa parade but future still in doubt
    All aboard; community rallies to save Santa parade but future still in doubt
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    NZTA proposes safer accessibility for Hakatere Marae

    Hakatere Marae co-ordinator Tania Reuben said they are pleased to know that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are consulting on proposed changes to the speed limit in front of the marae on State Highway 1 at Fairton
    Dellwyn Moylan
    NZTA proposes safer accessibility for Hakatere Marae
    NZTA proposes safer accessibility for Hakatere Marae
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    100 year milestone of women, home and country captured in a book

    The New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes (NZFWI) has published a book, called Women, Home & Country to mark the organisation’s centenary.
    Toni Williams
    100 year milestone of women, home and country captured in a book
    100 year milestone of women, home and country captured in a book
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    Performances to take audience on cultural journey around the world

    More than a dozen cultures will feature on stage in Ashburton this month in a showcase of music, dance and song at the Hakatere Multicultural Talent Show.
    Dellwyn Moylan
    Performances to take audience on cultural journey around the world
    Performances to take audience on cultural journey around the world
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    Ranfurly Shield challenge nerves not an issue for the Hammers

    Mid Canterbury Hammers have winning the ‘Log O’ Wood’ in their sights when they take on Otago at Alexandra’s Molyneux Park tomorrow afternoon.
    Heather Mackenzie
    Ranfurly Shield challenge nerves not an issue for the Hammers
    Ranfurly Shield challenge nerves not an issue for the Hammers
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    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    Commonwealth Games starts today in Glasgow, Scotland

    Wendy Suttie of Ashburton is officiating at the Commonwealth Games which start in Glasgow, Scotland today. Bowls competition starts tonight at 8.30pm.
    Commonwealth Games starts today in Glasgow, Scotland
    Commonwealth Games starts today in Glasgow, Scotland
    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    Staveley Camp native forest restoration boosts biodiversity

    A five-year monitoring project at Staveley Camp has revealed remarkable native forest restoration results, with regenerating native bush, increasing birdlife and former weed-infested areas transforming into thriving native forest.
    Staveley Camp native forest restoration boosts biodiversity
    Staveley Camp native forest restoration boosts biodiversity
    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    3D printed fountain proves a success at Lake Hood

    A revamped three-tiered fountain, with coloured lights, is now lighting up the night at Lake Hood, and it’s all 3D printed.
    Heather Mackenzie
    3D printed fountain proves a success at Lake Hood
    3D printed fountain proves a success at Lake Hood
    Mid CanterburyJuly 22

    Entries open for women's annual art awards

    Entries are now open for the Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum and the Zonta Club of Ashburton annual Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards (ZAWAA) and exhibition for 2027.
    Entries open for women's annual art awards
    Entries open for women's annual art awards
    Mid CanterburyJuly 16

    Canterbury centenarians mark birthday milestones

    July is party time for Ashburton centenarians Valmai Wilson and Doris Wakelin.
    Canterbury centenarians mark birthday milestones
    Canterbury centenarians mark birthday milestones
    Mid CanterburyJuly 15

    'We were lucky she saw it': School sign back home

    After a series of fortunate coincidences, Netherby School has its original, albeit restored, school sign back at its front gate.
    Heather Mackenzie
    'We were lucky she saw it': School sign back home
    'We were lucky she saw it': School sign back home