Ratepayers to cover cost of fixing Kaikōura footpaths
Ratepayers to cover cost of fixing Kaikōura footpaths
Kaikōura ratepayers will cover a funding shortfall to improve the state of footpaths in the town.
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Couple fight property seizures after cannabis op busted
Couple fight property seizures after cannabis op busted
A couple say they will fight to stop the Crown from taking ownership of two properties, worth $1.7 million, after one of them was caught growing cannabis for the sake of their daughter who has now "lost her future".
Residents protest Canterbury landfill plan
Residents protest Canterbury landfill plan
Residents took to the streets of Rangiora to make their concerns known about a proposed new landfill.
ECan to test water at swimming spots
The good and bad spots to take a dip in Canterbury this summer
Some popular river swimming spots in Canterbury are too dirty to swim in, the latest water testing results show.
Growing demand for Christian schools
Growing demand for Christian schools
Two Canterbury Christian schools are seeking permission to grow their student rolls.
Tourists help spot 51 humpback whales
51 humpbacks spotted in Great Kaikōura Whale Count
Dozens of humpback whales were spotted by volunteers who gathered in Kaikōura for the annual whale count.
$2.8m tennis facility officially opened in Rangiora
$2.8m tennis facility officially opened in Rangiora
A modern $2.8 million tennis facility has opened on Rangiora’s Coldstream Rd.
Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Canterbury is better prepared for extreme weather and rainfall three years on from devastating flooding, the regional council says.
Cheviot helipad officially opened
Canterbury's newest helipad officially opened
A Canterbury H145 rescue chopper pilot landed on Cheviot's new all-weather helipad using only their instruments during the official opening.
Area schools 'copping it from all directions'
Canterbury area school 'copping it from all directions' - principal
A rural Canterbury school principal has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford to ask whether she can slow down Government changes to the education sector.
Push to build multimillion-dollar arts centre
School aims to build multimillion-dollar arts centre 'sooner rather than later'
Rangiora High School is pressing on with plans to establish a multimillion-dollar performing arts centre for the community.
Decision on Amberley’s representation looms
Committee or board: What will represent the views of Amberley residents?
About 5000 people in Hurunui will soon learn if a proposed new community board will represent their views to the district council.
Friendship grows from chance encounter
Friendship grows from chance encounter
A chance encounter on social media has united two Wendys and ensured they do "not feel alone" in a Canterbury town.
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
When a major revamp of Kaikōura's waterfront starts, special attention will be paid to the little penguins that nest there.
Snow falls in Canterbury
Snow falls in Canterbury, schools closed in Southland
Snow fell to sea level in parts of Canterbury on Tuesday morning.
Horse riders take to roads for safety campaign
Horse riders take to roads for 'pass wide and slow' campaign
Horse riders and carriage drivers took to Canterbury highways and byways over the weekend in support of a petition to designate them as vulnerable road users.
Meeting organised to discuss health of rivers
Public meeting organised to discuss health of Canterbury rivers
A public meeting to discuss concerns over the health of the Kaiapoi and Cam rivers in Canterbury is set to be held on Tuesday night.
Kaikōura celebrates dark sky sanctuary status
Residents mark dark sky sanctuary status with party under the stars
Kaikōura has become the newest international dark sky sanctuary in Aotearoa.
Blind man 'eternally grateful'
Blind man 'eternally grateful' to award-winning employer
Legally blind Hanmer Springs hot pools employee Greg Dellow says the award-winning business has supported him through the "ups and downs and been absolutely amazing".
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
The 14th Kaikoura Hop promises to be "a western cowboy-themed, fun-filled four days of cars and entertainment", organisers say.