Benefit changes could impact youth job programmes
Benefit changes could impact youth job programmes
Two Canterbury mayors worry changes to youth benefit rules will impact their rural employment schemes.
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Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Department of Conservation rangers joined forces with police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council to patrol local whitebaiting spots last week.
Bid to stop menz shed from 'dying'
Bid to stop Canterbury menz shed from 'dying'
The Amberley Menz Shed is in danger of becoming homeless and a desperate search is on to find an alternative home for the group.
Community steps up to help family of house fire victims
Community steps up to help family of house fire victims
More than $4000 has been raised so far for the family of a man and his granddaughter who died after a house fire on Saturday night.
Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower
Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower
Unprecedented growth of vegetation and shelterbelts has prompted a Canterbury lines company to call for rural property owners to get trimming.
New home for croquet in Kaiapoi
New home for croquet in Kaiapoi
The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of guests when the Kaiapoi Croquet Club officially opened its new club rooms and also celebrated its 120th birthday.
Sexual assault claims at care home
Canterbury care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after sexual assault claims
A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.
Hurunui mayor re-elected unopposed
Hurunui mayor re-elected unopposed
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says she can’t wait to get to work with her new council. Mrs Black was re-elected unopposed for a third term, but admits it was a nervous wait to see who would join her...
Gordon to serve third term in Waimakariri
Gordon to serve third term in Waimakariri
By David Hill, Local Democracy ReporterDan Gordon has won a third term as Waimakariri mayor. Mr Gordon faced a strong challenge from sitting councillor Paul Williams in campaign which at times was...
Mackle wins Kaikōura race
Mackle wins Kaikōura race
Craig Mackle says he's relieved after winning a third term as Kaikōura mayor.
'I was always confident I would win'
Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch mayor
Phil Mauger has been re-elected as Christchurch mayor.
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
A night under the stars in the thermal pools will aim to help the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter continue to save lives in remote communities.
Highways hit by heavy rain, flooding, slips
South Island state highways hit by heavy rain, flooding, slips
Heavy rain has caused surface flooding and slips on some South Island highways, while other parts of the country have summer-like heat today.
Person critically injured after SH1 crash
Person critically injured after SH1 crash
One person was critically injured in a crash that blocked State Highway 1 in North Canterbury this morning.
'Not acceptable to many of the communities'
'Not acceptable to many of the communities': Police services review in Canterbury will not proceed
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.
Developer focusses on Canterbury
Developer focusses on Canterbury projects
A South Island property developer says the "future is in Canterbury".
Whirlwind of milestones for soft toy charity
Whirlwind of milestones for soft toy charity
Known for sporting her fluffy bear coat, Lesley Ottey’s summer outfit has changed to mirror her Canterbury charity, Re-purpose Pals, with purple overalls and a hat to match the growing organisation's logo.
Trail camera captures owl's savagery
Trail camera captures owl's savagery
Nature’s savagery has been captured by a trail camera monitoring a wrybill nest on a Canterbury riverbank.
Son takes 'trip down memory lane' at regatta
Son takes 'trip down memory lane' at regatta with dad's old yacht club badge
Andrew Wilson was surprised to find his father's Christchurch Yacht Club membership badge still worked at one of the club's radio-controlled sailing regattas this week.
Peaches named best in show
Peaches whippets the floor with her competitors at NZ dog show
A four-year-old female whippet named Peaches claimed the top title at the national dog show in Canterbury, handing her owners their second title in two years.