District preparing to host refugees
District preparing to host refugees
A large group participated in the Walk a Mile Campaign in Ashburton over the weekend to mark the start of preparations for the arrival of refugee families in the district.
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Meat workers gift $78k to Canterbury charities
Meat workers gift $78k to Canterbury charities
Thousands of freezing workers who were part of a special sickness insurance scheme over the past 65 years have left a $78,000 legacy to several Canterbury charities.
Industrious pupils' put goods on show at marketplace
Industrious pupils' put goods on show at marketplace
Pupils at a Canterbury school turned their playground into a marketplace where they sold everything from popcorn and candy floss to gift cards, facemasks and bird feeders.
Freda marks 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends
Freda marks 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends
Freda Green was spoilt with cards, flowers and chocolates as she celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends in Ashburton on Tuesday.
Man killed in crash named
Man killed in crash named
The man who died after a crash in Ashburton on Saturday night has been named.
Canterbury halls, war memorials share $181,000 repair bonus
Canterbury halls, war memorials share $181,000 repair bonus
The Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Mt Somers War Memorial Hall, Seafield Hall and Ashburton war memorial and cenotaph will each receive a share of $181,000 for repairs and renovations.
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
Mycoplasma bovis has reared its head again. A positive case has been confirmed in Mid Canterbury.
Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area
Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area
Plans for a new Kmart, along with a large retail, food and beverage complex, have been revealed for a Canterbury town.
Split over where Ashburton Christmas tree should be located
Split over where Ashburton Christmas tree should be located
The East Street chequerboard or Baring Square East? Opinions were divided over where Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree should be put this year.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza at new Canterbury pizzeria
Authentic Neapolitan pizza at new Canterbury pizzeria
A new Ashburton pizzeria is offering a taste of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
Rakaia Salmon Run another Covid casualty
Rakaia Salmon Run another Covid casualty
This year’s edition of the Rakaia Salmon Run has become another Covid casualty.
Thrifty tips make food go further
Thrifty tips make food go further
Two Canterbury groups have collaborated on a booklet called Thrifty Cooking, which offers a back to basics and budget conscience approach to meal planning.
Noisy Yak find passionate fans
Noisy Yak find passionate fans
At least four thrill seekers took up the chance to fly in a Russian Yak 3 fighter plane, aptly named Full Noise, at the weekend.
Tree climbers in their element
Tree climbers in their element
Arborists and other expert tree climbers swung from the trees and showed their skills at the South Island Regional Tree Climbing Competition in the Ashburton Domain over the weekend. Some 40 tree...
Whole Hearted Grief: Mum’s book a tribute to her late son
Whole Hearted Grief: Mum’s book a tribute to her late son
Canterbury writer Pauline Roberts has penned her first published book - a tribute to her late son and a guide to help others find joy in their life after a loss.
Traps out to protect endangered birds nesting near river
Traps out to protect endangered birds nesting near river
A small group of neighours are doing their bit to protect nesting endangered birds along a stretch of the Ashburton River.
‘Very poor effort’: Education needed around recycling
‘Very poor effort’: Education needed around recycling
Residents of a Canterbury town have been blasted for their 'poor effort' when it comes to putting the correct items in their yellow recycling bins.
Canterbury lettuce-growers see light at end of tunnel-house
Canterbury lettuce-growers see light at end of tunnel-house
Although their glasshouses were severely damaged by hail and then orders for their gourmet lettuces dried up as the Covid pandemic hit, Georgie and Dave Wade are still glass half-full people.
Young paparazzi pack captures domain
Young paparazzi pack captures domain
A group of happy snappers from an Ashburton school are each developing an eye for a good photo.
Climbers descend on domain for treetop test
Climbers descend on domain for treetop test
Thirty tree climbers will show speed, skills and technique at a regional competition in Ashburton Domain next month.
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