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CanterburyJuly 22

Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat

Two people almost died and three others were injured after being exposed to toxic gas from decomposing fish waste on a fishing boat docked in Canterbury.
RNZ
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
ChristchurchJuly 22

World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium

The FIM World Supercross Championship will make its New Zealand debut at One New Zealand Stadium in December.
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
World Supercross Championship coming to Christchurch stadium
ChristchurchJuly 22

Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral

More than 18,600 people are calling for the Christchurch City Council to reverse its plan to spend an extra $15m on the quake-damaged cathedral.
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
ChristchurchJuly 22

Fire-damaged South New Brighton home back on the market

A burnt-out Christchurch property is on the market for the third time in more than a year after a mortgagee specialist was forced to step in.
Michael Hansen
Fire-damaged South New Brighton home back on the market
Fire-damaged South New Brighton home back on the market
North CanterburyJuly 22

Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth

Finding employment, affordable transport, mental health support, recreation and a sense of belonging are key issues for Waimakariri youth, according to a new action plan.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth
Employment a key issue for Waimakariri youth
North CanterburyJuly 22

Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs

Persistent vandalism of predator traps run by the Hanmer Springs Trapping Group volunteers is undermining the  work being done to restore native birdlife to the community.
Shelley Topp
Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs
Persistent vandalism of traps undermining conservation work in Hanmer Springs
North CanterburyJuly 22

Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods

The auditorium at Kaiapoi High School was buzzing with excitement last week as dress rehearsals got underway for the school’s upcoming production of Into The Woods.
Shelley Topp
Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods
Buzz of excitement around dress rehearsals for Into The Woods
North CanterburyJuly 22

Pegasus centre to open in October

Pegasus residents are looking forward to opening their new community centre later this year.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Pegasus centre to open in October
Pegasus centre to open in October
North CanterburyJuly 22

Fast-track process leads to confusion

A proposal to convert the Pegasus Golf Course into housing has not been accepted into the Fast-track approvals process - yet.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Fast-track process leads to confusion
Fast-track process leads to confusion
North CanterburyJuly 22

Councils keep door open to Kaikōura

Kaikōura’s southern neighbours say the door remains open, following the council’s decision to pursue a merger with the Marlborough District Council.
David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Councils keep door open to Kaikōura
Councils keep door open to Kaikōura
North CanterburyJuly 22

Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library

A hand bound manuscript written by former pupils of Ōhoka School 83 years ago has been donated to Kaiapoi Library.
Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library
Ōhoka School donates ‘remarkable time capsule’ to Kaiapoi Library
North CanterburyJuly 22

BMX World championships

A 13-strong team of BMX riders from the Rangiora-based North Canterbury Club, are representing New Zealand on the world stage this week.
Robyn Bristow
BMX World championships
BMX World championships
North CanterburyJuly 22

Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award

Hunters Stream Community Group has received $10 000 from the Westpac Water Care Project to expand a riparian corridor along the stream which runs through farms and lifestyle blocks south-east of Cust.
Robyn Bristow
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
Hunters Stream Community Group receives $10 000 environmental award
North CanterburyJuly 22

Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open

Hunters will take to the hills next month in search of pigs, deer or fallow to line up in the annual Mandeville Tavern Hunting competition.
Robyn Bristow
Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open
Annual Mandeville Tavern hunting competition entries open
North CanterburyJuly 22

Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo

Two well-known Kaiapoi artists, Christine Watton and Mark Larsen, have shared first prize in a special Kaiapoi-themed art competition held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo.
Shelley Topp
Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo
Iconic Kaiapoi artists share special award at the 20th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Art Expo
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
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 22

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

The Ashburton 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 it can be for arrival of bird flu cases
District ready as it can be for arrival of bird flu cases
North CanterburyJuly 22

Disc golf course opens in Rangiora

Disc golf arrives in Rangiora
John Cosgrove
Disc golf course opens in Rangiora
Disc golf course opens in Rangiora
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
North CanterburyJuly 22

Knitting is the spark of life for several Holmwood residents in Ranigora

Knitting is the spark of life
John Cosgrove
Knitting is the spark of life for several Holmwood residents in Ranigora
Knitting is the spark of life for several Holmwood residents in Ranigora
North CanterburyJuly 22

Building consent success is commitment

A building consent can now be issued within 24 hours at Hurunui District Council, a first-of-its-kind service in New Zealand.
Building consent success is commitment
Building consent success is commitment
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
North CanterburyJuly 22

Stokes wins and extends lead in championship

Waikuku rally driver Jack Stokes wins Rally Southland to extend his championship lead.
John Cosgrove
Stokes wins and extends lead in championship
Stokes wins and extends lead in championship
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
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

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