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North CanterburySeptember 15

Canterbury mayor backs housing development

A new housing development in east Rangiora shows what can be achieved when developers work with the council, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says.
David Hill
    Canterbury mayor backs housing development
    Canterbury mayor backs housing development
    ChristchurchSeptember 11

    Joy-riding teens arrested after crashing stolen car into ditch

    Five teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly stole a car in Christchurch, crashed it into a ditch near Oxford and then fled the scene on foot.
    Joy-riding teens arrested after crashing stolen car into ditch
    Joy-riding teens arrested after crashing stolen car into ditch
    CanterburySeptember 10

    Police turn out in force for 100-year-old’s birthday party

    Former Christchurch police officer Robert ‘Bob’ Wouldes marked his 100th birthday in Rangiora with stories about The Beatles tour of NZ and the time he was assigned to protect Queen Elizabeth II.
    Police turn out in force for 100-year-old’s birthday party
    Police turn out in force for 100-year-old’s birthday party
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Two-year wait for walls in schools

    Eight North Canterbury schools will have to wait at least two years to get walls installed in their classrooms, the Ministry of Education says.
    David Hill
    Two-year wait for walls in schools
    Two-year wait for walls in schools
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Bus shelter providing shelter from the elements for North Loburn bus pupils

    School students at Journey’s End, North Loburn, are enjoying a new bus shelter - the culmination of a four-year community effort.
    Bus shelter providing shelter from the elements for North Loburn bus pupils
    Bus shelter providing shelter from the elements for North Loburn bus pupils
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    New seating for Rangiora cinemas

    Rangiora moviegoers could soon be sitting in brand new seats.
    David Hill
    New seating for Rangiora cinemas
    New seating for Rangiora cinemas
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Premier South Island car show marks 100-year milestones

    Excitement is building for the 16th Kaikōura Hop car show event next week.
    Premier South Island car show marks 100-year milestones
    Premier South Island car show marks 100-year milestones
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    From reading, writing and maths to magic carpets

    There is something rather magical happening at a Rangiora school.
    Robyn Bristow
    From reading, writing and maths to magic carpets
    From reading, writing and maths to magic carpets
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Op shop raises $2 million for the community

    The Kaikōura Community Op Shop has raised $2 million — and returned it all to the community since opening its doors 12 years ago.
    Susie Milne
    Op shop raises $2 million for the community
    Op shop raises $2 million for the community
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Artists unite to put kids in the picture

    After raising $16,000 in its first year, The Big Art Auction Fundraiser is returning to Rangiora on Friday, October 2.
    Artists unite to put kids in the picture
    Artists unite to put kids in the picture
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Helping keep vulnerable children warm

    An event to provide warmth, comfort and hope for thousands of people in need in Eastern Europe will be held in Rangiora on September 18.
    Robyn Bristow
    Helping keep vulnerable children warm
    Helping keep vulnerable children warm
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Trapping workshop at Greta Valley’s Birdsong Project

    Think like a pest!
    Trapping workshop at Greta Valley’s Birdsong Project
    Trapping workshop at Greta Valley’s Birdsong Project
    North CanterburySeptember 10

    Victory again for North Canterbury

    The North Canterbury senior rugby side fought off a brave challenge from Ellesmere to retain the Southbridge Shield in a 13 try, 46-35 victory, at the Rangiora Showgrounds on Saturday.
    Lindsay kerr
    Victory again for North Canterbury
    Victory again for North Canterbury