Residents opposing the controversial Lincoln South housing development are thrilled to receive more than $11,000 in community contributions as they head to the Environment Court.
Selwyn’s next Annual Plan consultation could include funding the Christchurch stadium, Te Kaha, if and when the district council is asked to contribute.
Police are examining similarities between the hoax bomb threats made by phone to schools across NZ, including several in Canterbury, which caused wide-scale disruption in the first week of term.
A TranzAlpine train with 248 passengers on board was at a standstill for more than two hours last night after a tree blocked the track between Springfield and Darfield.
A residents’ group spearheading opposition to the controversial Lincoln South housing development has launched a Givealittle campaign to finance legal action.
Residents in Selwyn Huts have been told to evacuate as river levels rise in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and heavy rain pelts Canterbury. State highways and other roads in the region are closed due to rain, snow and fallen debris.